Goalkeeper of RKC Waalwijk Etienne Vaessen During the seventh match against Ajax in the Dutch League this Saturday, he was unconscious and due to the seriousness of the situation, a break had to be stopped in the 89th minute, he was treated and transferred to hospital.
The goalkeeper was left unconscious on the grass. He had to be resuscitated on the grass after being hit by an Ajax attacker in the 85th minute and was taken off the pitch on a stretcher by first responders.
Vaessen’s teammates shouted for medical help and an assistant ran to the touchline to find help. Automatic external defibrillator, Everyone realized the seriousness of the situation.
Players from both teams crossed themselves, and some of Vaessen’s teammates also crossed themselves. He accompanied the group, crying.
The stadium announcer announced the match. was temporarily suspended and was checking whether players could continue playing.
After their refusal, the match was definitively abandoned (2-3 for Ajax) amidst loud applause and chants. “You will never Walk alone” Dedicated to Vaessen.