September 30th 2023.
Stewards held up sheets while medics attended to the player in a horrific collision that saw Saturday's match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax called off. The Waalwijk goalkeeper, Etienne Vaessen, had collided with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey as they both rushed out to claim the ball in the 84th minute of the Eredivisie game.
Members of both teams were visibly distraught, some in tears, as Vaessen received medical attention. According to De Telegaaf, the 28-year-old was resuscitated on the pitch and was then taken to the hospital. Waalwijk have now confirmed that their player is awake and undergoing further tests.
In a statement released by the club, they said: "We are extremely shocked by the incident on the field with our goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. We can announce that, after extensive medical examination, he is conscious and has been transported to hospital for further examination. We wish Etienne a lot of strength and hope to have him with us again soon."
RKC Waalwijk director Frank an Mosselveld added: "Etienne Vaessen was approachable while he was put into the ambulance. He totally forgot everything that has happened. We witnessed something very serious but I want to give a big compliment to the medical staff who immediately reacted."
The match had been leading 3-2 when it was suspended. The players of Waalwijk were left distraught from the incident. Currently, they are wishing Vaessen a speedy recovery and hope to have him back on the pitch soon.
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