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Penarol defender Maximiliano Olivera has sustained a huge gash below the eye after being struck by a stone thrown from the crowd in their Copa Libertadores opener on Thursday.
The Uruguayan side's match against Rosario, in which the latter won 1-0, was marred when Olivera was left with blood pouring out of his face after being hit by a rock.
After first lying on the floor waiting for treatment, Olivera then had to be held back by several players and staff as he made a beeline for the stands.
The Uruguayan defender subsequently left the pitch after being substituted before heading to hospital in Rosario as doctors inspected the extent of the cut.
Following the incident, Olivera released a statement on Instagram, updating fans on his condition. He said: 'I'm fine! Thanks for the messages.'
Maximiliano Olivera was struck by a stone thrown from crowd which opened a gash by his eye
Olivera, 32, shared a statement after the ordeal in which he stated 'fine beyond the pain'
Penarol players and staff had to hold the defender back as he made a beeline for the stands
He continued: 'Beyond the pain and a few stitches, everything is fine! Hurt by the result that we believe we deserved more.
'But with
