25-year-old Belgian goalkeeper dies after saving penalty

In Belgium, during a match between amateur clubs Winkel Sport and Westrosebeck, 25-year-old Arne Espil felt unwell and passed out on the pitch.

The Winkel-Sport goalkeeper saved the penalty, but immediately afterwards he fell on the lawn, after which the game was immediately stopped. The player received first aid on the pitch, including the use of a defibrillator. On the way to the hospital, the young guard died.

“It’s a tragedy and a shock for us. Arne has been at the club his whole life and was very well liked. He was a great guy, always friendly and ready to help. It’s a real blow. first, for his family, as well as for all of us, – quotes the words of the sporting director of the Winkel Sport club Patrick Rothsart Het Nieuwsblad.

Source : MatchTV

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