A bizarre incident unfolded in the match between Heerenveen and Fortuna Sittard in the 21st round of the Dutch Eredivisie last night. In the 89th minute, when Heerenveen was leading 2-1, Fortuna Sittard made two substitutions.
Fortuna Sittard played with 12 players on the field (Image: ESPN).
However, only one Fortuna Sittard player left the field, leaving them with 12 players for the final minutes. The referee did not notice this. Just one minute after gaining the numerical advantage, Fortuna Sittard equalized the score at 2-2. The goal came from a corner kick, with Rodrigo Guth heading the ball into Heerenveen’s net.
This draw cost Heerenveen the opportunity to climb to eighth place on the league table. After the match, Heerenveen’s coach, Robin Van Persie, lost his composure witnessing the opponent play with 12 men.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker said, “It’s ridiculous! 12 against 11. Everyone saw the foul play, yet the game continued as if nothing happened. The referee should have taken some action to address this situation, such as disallowing the goal. It’s unacceptable to allow the opponent to play with an extra man at such a crucial moment.”
Van Persie’s position is shaky after the draw against Fortuna Sittard (Image: Getty).
The Dutch Eredivisie organizers have yet to comment on this unusual incident. There is a high chance they will intervene and punish Fortuna Sittard for their misconduct. On social media, many fans strongly condemned the club for their actions.
Heerenveen has failed to secure a win in their last four matches (one draw, three losses), dropping to tenth place with 25 points from 21 games. Van Persie’s position is under threat.
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