In the 72nd minute of a tightly contested Segunda Division fixture, L.D.U. Portoviejo were defending a 1‑0 lead over archrivals El Nacional at their home ground.
The Moment of Impact
A medical cart, used to transport an injured player off the field, inadvertently made contact with midfielder Edison Caicedo as it reversed toward the sideline, startling both teams.
Caicedo, who had been receiving treatment, was quickly attended by his teammates and coaching staff, while the cart driver, a member of the medical crew, was confronted by Portoviejo’s coach Raúl Duarte.
The incident sparked a flurry of commentary on social platforms, where fans joked that Caicedo may have deliberately stepped into the path of the vehicle, a notion that quickly turned into memes.
Aftermath and Reflection
Despite the disruption, the match continued and Juan Camilo González Morán’s 30th‑minute strike remained the only goal of the game, securing the narrow victory for Portoviejo.
Club medical director confirmed that Caicedo sustained only minor bruising and was cleared to resume training within days, while the league has announced a review of cart safety protocols.