An Argentinian referee Silvio Ruiz was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after being punched by a player he sent off.
The extraordinary event took place during a clash between Atletico Quilmes and their rivals Sportivo Norte.
The referee attack was caught on camera and shows the Atletico Quilmes defender Leonardo Vera unleashing a vicious punch on the unsuspecting official. Vera had to be held back by three of his teammates to stop him inflicting more damage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qw3FVMuyJo
The referee subsequently cancelled the match and walked off to receive treatment.
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