The Superboeren had to make up for a 1-2 deficit against FC Dordrecht and also sent Ted van de Pavert forward in the final phase. The defender went down after he himself ran into an opponent. Kooij, however, went along with the defender’s wishes and awarded the penalty. He also gave a yellow card to Ruggero Mannes.
Dordrecht coach was not pleased with Kooij afterwards (2-2). “I think he is a very mediocre referee and I just said that to him. According to the KNVB, this must be a potential international top talent, but I advised him to stop and start padel.