Feyenoord went 0-2 up in Friesland after they were awarded a penalty for an alleged handball by Vasilios Zagaritis, which Nacho Ferri converted. Feyenoord had already been 0-1 ahead before the penalty was awarded.
The assistant referee’s decision
The assistant referee judged that Zagaritis had touched a cross from Givairo Read with his arm. On his assistant’s advice, Danny Makkelie awarded Feyenoord a penalty.
Yellow card for Veldman
Heerenveen manager Robin Veldman received a yellow card for his outburst.
Viewers’ reactions
Football viewers were furious with Danny Makkelie, his assistant referee and VAR Clay Ruperti. Twan said: “Makkelie has really declined as a referee.”
Mateo said: “Disgraceful. Heerenveen have been wronged by the overrated Makkelie and Feyenoord supporter Ruperti in the VAR booth. The standard of refereeing in the Netherlands is truly laughable, even with VAR,” Sem said: “Makkelie and Ruperti and a penalty for Feyenoord hahaha this league and this association really haven't been worth taking seriously for a long time.”
Criticism on X
Danny Makkelie faced considerable criticism on X.
