Eredivisie match suspended after Bas Dost collapses during game

NEC Nijmegen striker Bas Dost collapses
Lost consciousness
Protective ring
Visibly shaken
Standing ovation
“Doing well”
Continued
Goal and assist
Unknown cause
NEC Nijmegen striker Bas Dost collapses

Dost, 34, collapsed during extra time as his NEC Nijmegen team played AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch top division.

Lost consciousness

Dost collapsed during the closing moments of the game. He lost consciousness on the pitch and the game was abandoned so he could receive medical attention.

Protective ring

Players from both sides formed a ring around Dost as he received treatment. He regained consciousness on the pitch.

Visibly shaken

Players could be seen looking shocked and shaken on the pitch as Dost was given medical treatment.

Standing ovation

Dost was carried from the pitch on a stretcher whilst the crowd stood and applauded him.

“Doing well”

NEC Nijmegen posted a picture of Dost wearing a hospital robe with his thumb up, the picture was captioned, “I’m doing well”.

 

Image: @necnijmegen Instagram

Continued

NEC Nijmegen’s Instagram post continued, saying, “The help I received on the field was fantastic. I'm in the hospital now and I feel good. Thanks for all the support”.

Goal and assist

Dost had been playing well during the game, scoring his team’s opening goal before assisting the second as NEC Nijmegen led 2-1 in the closing stages.

Unknown cause

So far there has been no reason given for Dost’s collapse.

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