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The KNVB expects clarity in the coming days about what should happen with the remainder of the match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax. The game was stopped on Saturday evening after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen lost consciousness on the field in the 84th minute after colliding with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey. The visitors from Amsterdam led 2-3.
“We are in consultation with the clubs. It is not expected that clarity will be provided today. We are more likely to assume that it will happen on Monday or in the course of next week,” said a spokesperson for the KNVB.
Bloemendaal and Amsterdam both played a draw this afternoon. Bloemendaal did not get further than 1-1 against Oranje-Rood, while the team from Amsterdam were stuck at 2-2 against Tilburg.
Hurley (3-1 against Kampong) and Pinoké (3-2 against HGC) won yesterday in the main class.
The Dutch gymnasts have secured participation in the Olympic Games in Paris next year at the World Championships in Antwerp. Casimir Schmidt, Loran de Munck, Bart Deurloo, Jordi Hagenaar and Jermain Grünberg achieved a team total of 246,028 points. They finished eleventh in the qualifications. A place among the best twelve was necessary to earn an Olympic team ticket.
The last time the Dutch men traveled to the Olympic Games with a full team was in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
After the bizarre developments late last night surrounding goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen, the sports Sunday has arrived in which we hope for more good news from Waalwijk. Furthermore, AZ will play against Fortuna Sittard at 4.45 pm, which can be followed live on NH Radio. The handball players of SEW start their second European (home) match against HRK Grude with a lead of seven goals, while the ‘oldies’ play for the Piet Huijg Cup on the founding day of HFC Haarlem 134 years ago. And last but not least, athlete Lisanne de Witte will be honored for her gold World Cup medal with the relay team.
Goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen of RKC Waalwijk was resuscitated on the field in the final phase of the match with Ajax. Vaessen was briefly unconscious after a collision with Brian Brobbey and has since regained consciousness and been taken to a hospital.
We conclude today’s live blog with this news. Sleep well and see you tomorrow!
Referee Pol van Boekel has decided to temporarily stop the match after Brobbey’s collision with Vaessen.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-3
After a collision between Brobbey and Vaessen, panic arises on the field. Medical specialists quickly run onto the field, as do paramedics with a stretcher.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-3
HV Aalsmeer and HV Volendam won in the Bene-League. Aalsmeer was too strong for Belgian Eupen (32-25), while Volendam defeated Bevo (35-29).
Among the women, only VOC from Amsterdam took full advantage against PSV. Volendam (against Kwiek) and VZV (against Quintus) lost. SEW, the other North Holland team from the premier league, did not take action. They play in the European Cup against the Bosnian ZRK Grude. The first match was won comfortably (34-27). The return match is on Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m.
The captain seems unable to continue playing and gives his belt to Steven Berghuis. His replacement is Amourricho from Axel Dongen.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-3
Ajax will not receive the victory as a gift from RKC Waalwijk, which is fighting for what it is worth. Jay Gorter just had to tap away a dangerous cross at the feet of Michiel Kramer.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-3
Ajax takes the lead for the third time this match. Steven Berghuis is the goalscorer, will Ajax hold on now?
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-3
Aaron Meijers passes the ball, Ajax’s defense shoots again and Yassin Oukili gives the final push.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 2-2
Ajax still has half to get the first win in five matches.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 1-2
There was no sparkling football from Ajax yet, but it is still 2-1 ahead through Brobbey and Bergwijn. For the first time in this Premier League season, Ajax will rest with a lead.
Meijers headed the ball through, but no one from RKC could reach it. A minute later no one could tap a cross into the goal.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 1-2
Steven Bergwijn, the captain, hits the ball behind Vaessen. Ajax is once again in the lead.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 1-2
Aaron Meijers floors Carlos Forbs, after which Ajax is allowed to take a penalty. Steven Bergwijn stands behind the ball.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 1-1
The moment Ajax starts to get a little better, Michiel Kramer strikes hard. The RKC striker taps in from close range.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 1-1
Jorrel Hato passes the ball well, but Brobbey cannot tap his second into the goal. A minute later, the striker fires the ball at goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-1
Brian Brobbey hits a devastating shot after a through ball from Carlos Forbs.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-1
Carlos Forbs comes out strong and finds Kenneth Taylor. He passes the ball far too high and it is a goal kick. Many more people could have lived there.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-0
Ajax has not yet gone further than a free kick from a good distance from Steven Berghuis, while RKC has already become dangerous several times.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-0
Aaron Meijers pumped the ball and Denilho Cleonise was completely free. Jorrel Hato intervenes in time.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-0
The away match against RKC Waalwijk has started.
RKC Waalwijk – Ajax 0-0
Benaissa Benamar takes his second yellow card and heads to the dressing room early
PSV – FC Volendam 2-1
Twigt takes responsibility and hits the target!
PSV – FC Volendam 2-1
Boscagli knocks Zeefuik and now it is a foul. Volendam gets a penalty.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
Déron Payne and Bilal Ould-Chikh leave.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
All bets are turned by Backhaus. Zeefuik was on the other side of the field, but the VAR saw no violation.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
The attacker is released again in the penalty area and finds Backhaus on his way again.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
Robert Mühren is tired, Lequincio Zeefuik is his replacement.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
First, Lang is stopped just in time for the 3-0 and then Boscagli heads from a corner onto the crossbar.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
Malik Tillman passes substitute Guus Til. He takes a good shot and hits the target.
PSV – FC Volendam 2-0
Garang Kuol has been replaced by Matthias Kohler. His replacement is Darius Johnson.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
The first half in Eindhoven is over. Volendam is having a very difficult time against PSV, but the difference is only one.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
Left back Van Aanholt tries to outwit Mio Backhaus from a distance, the keeper is able to save. A minute later he is also alert to a shot from Oliver Boscagli.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
PSV remains the most dangerous team, but Volendam can always defuse the crosses in this phase.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
Once again the Japanese has pulled off a brilliant save. Bakayoko passed Luuk de Jong, but he headed straight at Backhaus. It seems like a postponement of execution for Volendam.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
PSV’s next goal almost came. Damon Mirani intervened just in time. Volendam is having a hard time with the Eindhoven team. A few minutes later, Bakayoko’s effort rolls past the goal.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
Volendam countered to PSV’s goal via Garang Kuol, but his cross could not be tapped into the goal by Robert Mühren.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
Noa Lang puts PSV in the lead by hitting hard. The attacker was given plenty of space and shot behind Backhaus.
PSV – FC Volendam 1-0
Patrick van Aanholt cut down a few Volendam defenders. However, on his way he finds Mio Backhaus.
PSV – FC Volendam 0-0
Johan Bakayoko passes to Ismael Saibari, but he mows over the ball.
PSV – FC Volendam 0-0
PSV – FC Volendam 0-0
National champion Pinoké still fell behind against HGC, but ultimately triumphed: 3-1 in the premier hockey class. Joep Troost scored two goals and Jacob Draper was also accurate.
Other main class men’s program:
Laren – Amsterdam (Sunday 2.45 pm)
Rotterdam – Bloemendaal (Sunday 2.45 pm)
For the women of Hurley from Amstelveen, Gitte Michels had a major share in the victory over Kampong (3-1). Michels made two and Michelle van der Drift also contributed.
Pinoké’s women were also too strong for HGC, the score was 3-2. Kari Stam scored all the goals for the Amstelveen hockey players.
Other main division women’s program:
Orange-Red – Bloemendaal (Sunday 12.45 pm)
Tilburg – Amsterdam (Sunday 12.45 pm)