Argentine football in mourning after second death in two weeks

Atletico Parana defender Cristian Gomez passed away on Sunday, shortly after collapsing during a second-tier match.Argentine football is in mourning again following the death of a second player in less than a fortnight.Just 10 days after San Martin de Burzaco defender Emanuel Ortega succumbed to head injuries sustained in a third-tier game on May 3, Atletico Parana defender Cristian Gomez passed away on Sunday, after suffering a suspected stroke.
He collapsed during his club's second division clash with Boca Unidos and was promptly rushed to the Hospital Escuela, with the Argentine Football Association paying tribute to the player via Twitter.However, despite the best efforts of doctors, Gomez could not be revived, prompting the AFA to suspended all games due to be played on later on Sunday.An AFA statement read: "Due to the death of Cristian Gomez, Atletico Parana player, and as a show of support to the family of the player, the Argentine Football Association, with the support of Argentine footballers guild members, decided to suspend the parties that should be played tonight, with full solidarity.Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was among the first to lament the tragic loss of a second compatriot in as many weeks.I was told of the death of Cristian Gomez of Atl. Parana," the Argentina international wrote on Twitter. Sad news. Again football is in mourning. My condolences to the family.Ortega passed away on May 14 after spending 11 days in intensive care battling head injuries he sustained after falling against a concrete wall surrounding the pitch.