Controversy Surrounds Weghorst in Utrecht vs. Ajax Match

Wout Weghorst found himself at the center of controversy alongside referee Danny Makkelie during the FC Utrecht versus Ajax match. The Ajax striker believed he had scored the opening goal before halftime, but the Video Assistant Referee intervened. Comments made by FC Utrecht’s coach, Ron Jans, were unlikely to have sat well with the forward after the match.

In the aftermath of the game, Weghorst’s stance was unequivocal: he felt Makkelie made an error. “I find it truly bizarre. The referee seems to have made a conscious decision to officiate this match in a particular manner. He allows a lot of play to continue. It becomes a very physical game. That’s fine; I appreciate that style as well,” he began during his interview.