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From now on, if you get cramps, drink this—The USA-Australia match's main referee unexpectedly cramps, sour cucumber juice works wonders

During the early morning of June 20th, in the group stage match of the World Cup between the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the US team defeated Australia 2-0, a rare incident occurred on the field—the German referee in charge of the match, Tzvaye, suddenly cramped and fell to the ground during injury time due to excessive physical exhaustion. He then drank sour cucumber juice quickly delivered by the fourth official, Mexican female referee Katia García, which helped him recover and continue officiating the match.

The match was held in Seattle, a city on the US West Coast, during the peak of summer. The high temperature and humidity at the venue objectively contributed to the referees experiencing physical discomfort. The 45-year-old Tzvaye officiated with extremely high intensity, issuing a total of 7 yellow cards, setting a new record for the most cards issued in a single game of this World Cup. According to multiple foreign media reports, it was the frequent back-and-forth running, high-intensity decision-making, combined with the hot and humid environment, that caused Tzvaye to suffer severe muscle cramps toward the end of the game.

After the incident, Tzvaye immediately blew the whistle to pause the game and fell to the ground awaiting emergency treatment. At this moment, a touching scene unfolded: US forward Balogun and Australian midfielder O’Neill proactively approached to help him, pressing on his leg to relieve pain. The Mexican female referee Katia García, serving as the fourth official, ran across the field to hand him a small bottle containing sour cucumber juice. After drinking it, Tzvaye’s condition quickly improved, and he soon stood up and returned to officiate, ensuring the smooth conclusion of the match.

Relevant information indicates that, according to general conclusions in sports medicine, concentrated sour cucumber juice is a recognized emergency remedy for muscle cramps. Its extremely high sodium content can quickly replenish the electrolytes lost by the body. Compared to ordinary rehydration methods, it can more efficiently relieve muscle cramps caused by high-temperature, high-intensity exercise, and is a commonly used emergency supply in professional sports or competitive events.

This match also marked Tzvaye’s first World Cup main match officiating debut. In the previous season, he participated in officiating multiple competitions such as the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Due to a dense schedule, his workload was considerable. The incident involving Tzvaye easily brings to mind the controversial “mandatory hydration” rule introduced in this tournament. While opinions on this rule vary, health and safety are paramount; the normal conduct of the game must be based on the health and safety of personnel. Preventive measures related to this are clearly necessary. Although Tzvaye recovered quickly after emergency treatment, the high temperatures at the World Cup also sent a warning to FIFA and event organizers regarding physical health and safety.