The two teams were playing through a monsoon at the Santiphap Stadium in Narathiwat province when lightning struck the rain-soaked pitch. Footage captured the bolt hitting Safwan Awae, 24, in a cloud of smoke inside the penalty area during the match on August 4. A further 12 players were burned as the lightning bolt struck, with others filmed trying to revive their teammate while medics went to the scene. Safwan Awae was killed after the lightning strike (Picture: Viral Press)The freak incident occurred during the Golok Cup regional tournament featuring local and mixed amateur teams from Thailand and Malaysia. Safwan was playing for Sam Colt against Abu X Nong Sirin in a regional football tournament featuring local and mixed teams from Thailand and Malaysia.