Controversy Surrounds Referee Danny Makkelie During Rotterdam Derby

The derby between Feyenoord and Sparta has temporarily divided Rotterdam, yet there is a unanimous sentiment regarding one aspect: Danny Makkelie did not officiate a stellar match. This opinion has been widely expressed on social media platforms.

Makkelie began the game by issuing two rapid yellow cards to players from Sparta. Subsequently, Casper Tengstedt escaped without a yellow card despite a blatant simulation. As the match approached halftime, Anis Hadj Moussa received a yellow card for attempting to draw a penalty, although many felt that his situation was less egregious than that of Tengstedt. This inconsistency in officiating has led to widespread criticism.

A sample of the reactions on social media highlights the dissatisfaction with the referee’s performance.