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Fan Runs on Field and Delivers Flying Kick to Venezuelan Forward's Back

An awful and violent and pointless thing occurred in the minutes after a Venezuelan soccer match when a fan ran onto the field and attacked a player during a post-match interview.

Carabobo FC forward Aquiles Ocanto was discussing his side's 0-0 draw against Aragua with Meridiano Television reporter Maria Alexandra Bastidas when a man in a yellow shirt flew into the frame and Liu Kang'd him square in the back.

The blow looked devastating, with Ocanto's head snapping back violently from the impact. 

Here's real-time video of the buildup to the attack, posted by YouTube user Branyer Vergara:

Fortunately, Carabobo issued a statement saying Ocanto was not injured in the attack.