AJAX’s game against RKC Waalwijk was abandoned after goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen suffered a devastating injury.
The stopper was left unconscious on the field in a painful collision with Ajax player Brian Brobbey.
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Etienne Vaessen suffered a serious injury against AjaxCredit: EPA
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Some RKC Waalwijk left the pitch in tears Credit: EPA
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The match was abandoned Credit: Rex
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Both clubs and fans wished Vassen well Credit: Rex
The players immediately called in physios to help Vaessen, 28, as he lay motionless on the pitch in distressing scenes.
His teammates and manager Henk Fraser appeared visibly distraught as Vaessen received medical attention.
The stewards lifted the covers to shield the goalkeeper from view as the medics attended to him.
The players left the field in tears as the game was abandoned.
Vaessen was eventually carried off the field on a stretcher and his club revealed he had regained consciousness.
RKC said: “After extensive medical examination, he is conscious and has been taken to hospital for further examination.
“We are extremely shocked by the incident. We wish Etienne much strength and strength and hope to have him with us again soon.”
RKC director Frank van Mosselveld told Dutch broadcaster NOS: “Etienne was knocked out for a while.
“Our medical staff immediately started CPR, but it doesn’t appear to be a heart problem. He was conscious again when he left the field, but he didn’t know where he was.”
Ajax was leading 3-2 in the Eredivisie match before it was interrupted.
The Dutch giants wished Vaessen well, tweeting: “The match has been temporarily suspended due to an apparently serious medical situation. We are thinking of you Etienne.
“This is more than football. I pray you are well, Etienne.”
Other fans shared their well wishes, saying Etienne was in their prayers.
One wrote: “Pray for Etienne Vaessen. He was involved in a collision with Brobbey from Ajax and looks serious”
Another added: “Thoughts and prayers to Etienne Vaessen and his family and right now 💙”
And a third said: “Stay strong Etienne. We hope to hear good news and Etienne recovers quickly. 💪”
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Source: newstars.edu.vn