Given how Argentina, well, is Argentina when it comes to soccer, I was surprised (in a good way) how the fans and other players reacted to this... link
Yeah, it seemed that it was not hurt as it ran when it landed back on the grass after it was tossed into the fence. I was hesitant too for the same reason when I first heard about it
At least he got sent off. This asshole who played for a Colombian team a few years back, kicked an owl on the field and did not even get a yellow card by the referee. link
He later got suspended, fined and ordered community service.