Czech striker Tomáš Chorý collapsed on the pitch in a dramatic finish to a league match, experiencing sudden vision blackouts and dizziness according to an interview with Oneplay Sport, just days before joining the national team for the Nations League. The 31-year-old forward suffered the medical scare during deep stoppage time, leaving national team coaches concerned ahead of a Monday sraz.
The Medical Scare on the Pitch
According to Oneplay Sport, Chorý dropped to the turf twice without apparent contact while holding his head during the closing minutes of a lengthy stoppage period. The forward had to be carried off the field on a stretcher. “I had black spots before my eyes and completely collapsed. It’s hard to say what actually happened,” Chorý stated to Oneplay Sport.
By the time of his television interview, the former Viktoria Plzeň player was standing again but remained disoriented. “Even now my head is spinning a bit. I don’t feel well at all. I don’t know if I took a hit somewhere before,” Chorý told Oneplay Sport. Despite the alarming scenes, he has been named in the Czech national team squad for the upcoming Nations League opening fixtures.
Record-Breaking Penalty Drama
Before his collapse, Chorý nearly lost his unblemished streak from the penalty spot against Viktoria Plzeň. According to Oneplay Sport, referee Stanislav Volek pointed to the spot in the seventh minute of stoppage time following a VAR review for a foul by Merchase Doski on Emmanuel Ayaosi. Plzeň goalkeeper Florian Wiegele successfully blocked Chorý’s initial attempt, pushing it onto the post.
However, a reprieve followed because Doski encroached into the penalty area before the kick and subsequently played the ball, forcing a retake. Chorý converted the second attempt to secure a victory for the league leaders. With this successful retake, Chorý became the first player in the Czech league to convert all 20 penalties he has taken, as missed kicks that are ordered retaken do not count against a player’s official record, according to Oneplay Sport data.
Did you know? Tomáš Chorý became the first player in the Czech league to maintain a 100% conversion rate across 20 penalty attempts, factoring in retaken kicks where initial misses are nullified by opponent encroachment.
High Stakes and Team Mentality
“After the first penalty, I told myself it was already lost. Then it was retaken. The pressure was huge, I think I can’t feel any greater. Lately, there has been a lot on me. There have been plenty of tense situations, I guess I attract them,” Chorý told Oneplay Sport.
When asked about stepping up for the second attempt, the top scorer of the previous league season expressed zero hesitation. “Who else should take it upon themselves? Maybe some of the guys were thinking about going instead of me. But I was one hundred percent convinced. I believed in myself,” Chorý said. He also praised the resilience of his squad after overcoming a 0–1 deficit against Plzeň, calling it a testament to the team’s strong mentality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical symptoms did Tomáš Chorý experience?
According to his interview with Oneplay Sport, Chorý experienced black spots in his vision (“mžitky před očima”), dizziness, and collapsed on the pitch twice before being carried off on a stretcher.
What milestone did Chorý reach with his penalty kick?
By converting his second penalty attempt against Viktoria Plzeň, Chorý became the first player in the Czech league to score on all 20 penalty kicks he has faced, as the initial missed attempt was nullified due to defensive encroachment.
Is Chorý still joining the national team?
Yes, Chorý remains included in the Czech national team’s roster for the upcoming Nations League opening matches ahead of their Monday sraz.
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