Controversial Red Card Decision in Feyenoord vs. Go Ahead Eagles Match

omidbasir- Last Sunday, a significant red card incident occurred during the match between Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles. Thibo Baeten executed a rough tackle on Oussama Targhalline, yet the KNVB imposed a surprisingly lenient punishment. The Eagles player will face a suspension of three matches, with one match being conditional. Kenneth Perez attributes this leniency to the agreements established between the clubs and the KNVB.

During the ESPN program Voetbalpraat, Perez noted that lengthy suspensions are no longer a norm. He stated, “That is what they have agreed upon,” referring to the discussions between the clubs and the KNVB. The intention behind this decision is to ensure that players are not subjected to overly lengthy disciplinary actions.

This discussion also ties into the crucial relegation match against Heracles Almelo, scheduled for Sunday. Perez expressed that the situation at the bottom of the league remains quite unpredictable. “I cannot reassure anyone, as the outcome is uncertain. Just last week, we were here discussing FC Utrecht’s dire situation, and a week later, they have secured two victories and are now positioned at ninth place, in contention for the playoffs. The unpredictability adds to the excitement and enjoyment of the league.”