“What should have been a festive afternoon of football in Geesteren on Saturday was unfortunately overshadowed by an accident“, wrote the Twente club on teams were entering the field when a large tifo, hoisted above one of the goals using a crane, came loose and collapsed to the ground. The chain which held the tifo. at the crane gave way, according to images relayed on social networks.
The giant banner therefore collapsed in front of the dozens of supporters present in the stands, explains Het Laatste Nieuws. Although the vast majority of spectators were not affected, there were still several injured, FC Twente confirmed on X. The emergency services (at least five ambulances) quickly arrived at the scene. accident, and a medical helicopter was called “as a precaution“.”Everyone is conscious and has received medical help“, specified the Dutch club. According to the Nieuwsblad, ten people were injured, but not seriously.
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“It’s a miracle we’re still here“, five shocked supporters testified to the daily AD. “We heard people screaming“, said a Twente player, Anass Salah-Eddine, “The situation was very confusing“.
After discussions between officials of the two clubs and the police, the decision was taken to cancel the match.
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