Winkel Sportb B goalkeeper Arne Espeel died after the game despite medical efforts on the pitch.
Sad news is shaking football in Belgium. It comes after the unexpected death of a grieving athlete .
The situation was quite unfortunate, because 25-year-old goalkeeper Arne Espeel of Winkel Sport B he was prepared to face a penalty in favor of SK Westrozebeke.
The rival kicked the ball and Espeel managed to cover the shot. Of course, the joy of avoiding the goal suddenly turned into worry, as the keeper passed out after deflecting the shot.
As local media outlet VRT NWS reported, emergency services immediately went inside the pitch to provide the player with the necessary medical assistance, and tried to revive him for around half an hour. SHowever, efforts were not enough to prevent the player’s death .
One of the team’s assistants, Stefaan Dewerchin, explained that “the ball was still in play. Our goalkeeper got up as quickly as possible to receive the ball, but then it fell. It was really terrible to watch ”.
“All the players showered together after the incident. When the message came that our doorman was dead, it was an exceptionally hard blow. . I think some players still don’t realize exactly what happened.”
For its part, the club has made it known via its social networks that “Winkel Sport is in mourning following the sudden death of Winkel SPORT B goalkeeper Arne Espeel ”.
“We wish Arne’s family and friends our deepest condolences on this great loss. they added.
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