An angry neighbor drives to the field on a motorbike during a Dutch amateur match: ‘Horses are afraid of fireworks’ | distinct

An eventful weekend in Dutch football.

For example, Feyenoord won the classic in Amsterdam for the first time since 2005. In addition, there was another case of hooliganism when a “fan” from Groningen hit his player.

However, the most bizarre (and viral) video from our northern neighbors came from an amateur footballer.

After all, in the random bunker between Veenhuizen and Vitesse ’63, a man suddenly drove onto the field with a scooter. As it turns out, the guy was pissed off because his horses had been stamped with fireworks before the competition.

The man involved told RTV Drenthe his version of the facts: “My daughter has fallen off a horse before, requiring an air ambulance to get to the scene. And as the horses are now shocked by fireworks, the emotions have run way up.”

In the club they show some understanding of the man’s work.

“It was an act of atmospheric goodwill and was never intended to make people angry, let alone frighten animals,” says chairman Kees van de Leest of RTV Drenthe.

“Usually our fans use flares in club colours, and they don’t make any noise. Now they couldn’t have it and then they chose this one.”

with known consequences. Chief Van de Lyst, who confirms that the man will be contacted, regrets the whole thing.

“Personally, I would have preferred that he came to me. In retrospect, he would also be disappointed that he did this. I’ve known this guy for years, and also before, and you don’t want this situation. For a nice video, but for a guy and an association, this is Loss “.

The fireworks had no effect whatsoever, as Veenhuizen lost 1-3.