0 Kung-fu goalkeeper, Gustavo could be charged with attempted murder

A Brazilian goalkeeper playing for Sport Recife, Gustavo is to be prosecuted for attempted murder after kung-fu kicked Vasco da Gama's Elivelton in the neck during U19 match. Gustavo, 18 years old was later sacked by soon as video footage emerged on media. Elivelton was rushed to hospital but he is luck to have no major injury. Police are interviewing players of both teams.

Is attempted murder to harsh? Should police be involved with pitch incident before intervention by football association?