Goalkeeper, Arne Espeel dies at goal post after saving a penalty
Arne Espeel, Belgium goalkeeper dies at his goalpost after saving a penalty.
The 25-year-old Belgian goalkeeper died just after saving a penalty while in action for Winkel Sport B in a game against Westrozebeke.
Though attempts to revive him were made, the goalkeeper couldn’t survive it still. Emergency services tried their best to save him with a defibrillator also, but Arnel Espeel was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to the Hospital.
The away side was awarded a penalty at the start of the second half and Espeel pulled off a fine save but reportedly dropped to the ground immediately afterward.
However, the cause of death of Arnel Espeel has not yet been determined and an autopsy is scheduled to be carried out today (13 February).
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Read his club’s statement
His club issued a statement that read: “Winkel Sport is in very deep mourning at the sudden passing of goalkeeper Arne Espeel. We wish Arne’s family and friends our heartfelt condolences at this heavy loss. Football is taking a back seat for some time.”
See what Winkel Sport B Assistant has to say
Winkel Sport B assistant Stefaan Dewerchin said on the incident: “The ball was still in play. Our goalkeeper got up as fast as possible to receive the ball, but then he fell. It was terrible to watch. All the players showered together after the incident. When the message came that our goalkeeper was dead, it was an unusually heavy blow. I think some players still don’t realize exactly what happened.”
Patrick Roysaert
Sports director Patrick Rotsaert also told Het Nieuwsblad: “It’s a tragedy and a shock to us. Arne had been with the club his whole life, and he was dearly loved. It’s a really hard blow.”