Melaka United goalie struck by lightning dies in hospital

Melaka United reserve goalkeeper Marco Stefan Petrovski, who was in a coma after being struck by lightning, died at the Putra Specialist Hospital here yesterday.

Putra Specialist Hospital CEO, Datuk Radhuana Salleh said Petrovski died at about 4pm, after 21 days of treatment at the hospital.

The remains of the 18 year-old naturalised player was taken to Melaka Hospital for a post-mortem.

"Petrovski was dependent on a respirator since he was admitted to Putra Specialist Hospital on April 11," he told reporters here Sunday.

The remains of Petrovski arrived at Melaka Hospital at about 6.50pm.

Petrovski was struck by lightning after a team training session in Krubong, near Hang Jebat Stadium at about 5 pm on April 5.