21 October,2010 02:57 PM IST | | ANI
Four football players fainted during a crunch promotion match after being given drinks allegedly laced with sedatives.
Peruvian side Hijos de Acosvinchos lost nearly half their side during a crunch promotion clash after gulping down energy drinks in beakers handed to them by an opposing team coach during a break in play.
According to The Sun. television images showed the players falling to the pitch one by one and teammates confronting rivals Sport Ancash over suspicions they were the victims of a dirty trick.
One star collapsed seconds after the game was restarted after a teammate had been rushed away by and ambulance amid fears he had an undetected heart condition.
Hospital tests later revealed the players had traces of a sleep-inducing tranquilliser in their blood.
Sport Ancash went on to win the match 3-0 and secure promotion.
Football chiefs have been asked to launch a probe and put the move on hold. (ANI)
