Espeel, who wore the jersey of Winkel Sport B team, died while fighting for his team
The 25-year-old goalkeeper, who did not allow a goal in a penalty kick in his team’s match against Westrozebeke, collapsed after.
Espeel, whose first response was on the field, died shortly after he was taken to the hospital.
The match played in the West Flanders Province of Belgium shocked the whole country and the football world.
The cause of death of the young fisherman is expected to be determined after the autopsy.