WAC defender Luka Lochoshvili provided first aid when Austrian Georg Teigl swallowed his tongue unconscious.
Just before the end it was completely silent in the Generali Arena when Georg Teigl got an opponent’s knee in the face in a duel.
The Austrian fell unconscious to the ground, WAC defender Lochoshvili reacted at lightning speed and provided first aid. Teigl regained consciousness, walked off the field with help and was immediately taken to the hospital.
The Austrians hugged Lochishvili on the pitch and thanked him for his swift intervention. Goalkeeper Patrick Pentz: “That was really great of him as a human being, thanks for that.”
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WAC trainer Robin Dutt was concerned and moved. “It was the most important action of the day, we are all proud of Locho for acting with such quick wit. It was an unbelievable achievement.”
Dutt reported that Lochoshvili immediately grabbed Teigl in his mouth. “He even bit his fingers, but he kept trying until he could grab his tongue.”
Austria coach Manfred Schmid also applauded the WAC defender. “You can only congratulate him on this act and say thank you. Even if you have first aid training, it’s not easy.”
According to Schmid, Teigl was then conscious again. “Of course he was still confused, but he asked me if we won. Given the circumstances, he’s fine.”