Horrific Injury to Independiente del Valle Player Jean Pierre Arce After Violent Tackle in Ecuadorian League
March 8, 2026453 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes

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Independiente del Valle player, Jean Pierre Arce Vernaza, suffered a serious injury during his team's match against Mushuc Runa in the Liga Pro, following a strong tackle from Argentine defender Brian Negros.
Violent Tackle Causes Serious Injury
The incident occurred in the 61st minute of the match when Arce was advancing the ball quickly towards the opponent's goal, before being violently tackled by Brian Negros.
The referee immediately showed a red card to the Argentine defender after widespread protests from Independiente del Valle players.
Shocking Scene After Video Replay
Video replays showed that the violent tackle caused Arce's left foot to bend dangerously at the level of the fibula, which shocked his teammates on the field.
The impact was evident on the players of both teams, as tears were seen in the eyes of some Independiente players after witnessing their teammate in severe pain due to the injury.
Scuffles and Player Ejections After the Incident
In the midst of the tension following the injury, a dispute and scuffle broke out between Jordi Alcevar and Christopher Angulo.
After reviewing the incident via VAR, the referee decided to issue red cards to the players.
Independiente Wins Despite the Incident
Despite the charged atmosphere, Independiente del Valle managed to secure the match with a score of 3-1 thanks to two goals from Matias Periu, rising to the top of the Ecuadorian league with a perfect score.
Awaiting Medical Report
Jean Pierre Arce left the field on a stretcher before being transported by ambulance for necessary medical examinations, amid anticipation for the medical report that will determine the nature of the injury and the expected duration of his absence from the field.