It was a farce that would lead to a goalkeeper given a red card, a team red with anger… and the Dutch FA red-faced after reversing the ref’s decision.
The trouble began when a drunk hooligan ran on to the field to attack AZ Alkmaar’s No.1 during the first half of their Cup match with former European champions Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena last night.
To everyone’s surprise, Costa Rican goalie Esteban Alvarado then launched a kung fu kick at the teenage thug, sending him crashing to the floor – and landed a few more kicks before security guards dragged the invader away.
And when referee Bas Nijhuis red-carded the goalkeeper, Alkmaar coach Gertjan Verbeek ordered his side to walk off in protest.
Now, however, the red card has been rescinded by the Dutch FA.
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