Tragic: a goalkeeper died in the middle of the game after saving a penalty

An unfortunate fact shook Belgian football: Winkel Sport B goalkeeper Arne Espeel died of sudden death after saving a penalty in the match against Westrozebeke.

Espeel was 25 years old and vanished shortly after parrying a shot from 12 paces. The emergency services spent half an hour trying to revive him, but his efforts were not enough and his death would have occurred in the middle of the field of playas perceived by the local media Vrt Nws.

“It was an unusually hard hit. I think some players still don’t realize what exactly has happened.”declared Winkel Sport B assistant Stefaan Dewerchin.

All members of the club, family, friends and fans will take a walk through the streets of Sint-Eloois-Winkel as a tribute to the goalkeeper, details the aforementioned media. besides, An autopsy will be carried out this Monday to understand the cause of Espeel’s death.

Winkel Sport B’s statement

“Winkel Sport is deeply saddened by the regrettable passing of goalkeeper Arne Espeel. We wish his family and friends deepest condolences on this great loss. Football is not that important anymore for a while“, the club shared on social networks.