YOU’VE GOT TO feel for New Zealand striker Shane Smeltz, who was on the receiving end of several studs to the face earlier today.
Drawing 1-1 with New Caledonia in their World Cup qualifier, which they eventually won 2-1, Smeltz was assaulted in the opponent’s box while trying to get on the end of a high ball.
The player began pouring blood from his forehead and looked on in disbelief as the referee awarded New Caeldonia a goal-kick.
Baffling.
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(h/t: 101GreatGoals)
