Wout Weghorst has responded to the criticism he’s received for his actions shortly after Netherlands’ match against Hungary was restarted on Saturday evening. The Nations League contest between the two sides was temporarily halted after Hungary coach Adam Szalai collapsed in the dugout and required urgent medical attention.
It was a distressing moment for everyone inside the Johan Cruyff Arena, but the whole Hungary team was visibly shaken by the worrying incident. The match was suspended shortly after the seventh minute, but resumed after Szalai had been transported to a local hospital.
Related Netherlands vs Hungary Temporarily Suspended After Medical Emergency There were truly distressing scenes in the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday night.
While still reeling from the medical emergency, Hungary were dealt a blow on the pitch after the match was restarted and VAR immediately took a look at a handball that occurred before the delay and awarded Ronald Koeman’s side a penalty. Weghorst scored from the spot-kick and launched into an emphatic celebration. Watch the celebration that sparked controversy below:
Weghorst Receives Strong Criticism
Striker slammed for his knee-slide celebration
Considering what had unfolded only minutes earlier, Weghorst’s decision to celebrate in the manner in which he did rubbed many people up the wrong way. His knee slide was deemed to be in poor taste to some, and he’s received backlash for his actions on social media as a result.
Even fellow Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart hit out at the former Manchester United loanee, who scored two goals in 31 appearances for the Red Devils, for his actions. Working the game as a TV analyst, the 41-year-old revealed, via the Mirror, that he felt ‘sick’ watching Weghorst celebrate in the manner in which he did.
Wout Weghorst Responds to Criticism After Hungary’s Medical Emergency
