The scandalous incident in the fourth league match between "Putra Jaya Pasuruan" and "Perseta 1970" in Indonesia has caused widespread discussion in the football world.
Idman.Biz reports that during the match, "Putra Jaya Pasuruan" footballer Mohammad Hilmi Gymnastiara committed an extremely rough foul against his opponent.
He approached the player controlling the ball and delivered a flying kick to his chest. The referee immediately showed a red card and removed Gimnastiar from the field.
After investigating the incident, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) banned the footballer from football for life. In addition, the player was fined. The federation justified the decision as "violence against the spirit of football."