A Ukrainian Premier League match took a worrying turn yesterday when Dynamo Kyiv's Oleh Husev took a knee to the head and went to ground, unconscious. Dnipro's Jaba Kankava was immediately on the scene and managed to pull Husev's tongue clear of his airway. Surrounded by a group of fearful teammates ad opponents, the Ukraine international regained consciousness before medical attention arrived.
Of course, it really shouldn't matter that Kankava acted to aid an opponent in serious trouble - it makes it no less worthy of praise.
The video doesn't make for the easiest viewing, but it's essentially a happy ending. Also, it wasn't the most responsible of claims by 'keeper Denis Boyko (on loan from Dynamo), but he did show immediate and genuine concern for Husev when he realised the seriousness of the collision.
