Boot in the face floors Rybka
Friday, November 10, 2006
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FC Dynamo Kyiv's No2 goalkeeper Olexandr Rybka has suffered concussion for the second time this season following a collision in a reserve-team game.
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Angry exchange
The 19-year-old was involved in a challenge with an FC CSKA Kyiv player during an outing with Dynamo's reserves, who play in the Ukrainian second division. Rybka was caught in the face by a flailing boot, prompting the Under-21 international to react and kick his opponent, earning a straight red card.
Steaua trip
The incident has left Rybka with concussion, a damaged nose and several stitches in his face. He was concussed earlier in the campaign after colliding with Real Madrid CF's Sergio Ramos during a substitute appearance on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. He is unlikely to be available for Dynamo's trip to FC Steaua Bucuresti on 21 November.
