Commotion at Heerenveen Vrouwen: Referee ends match as attacker slides ball into an empty net

Heerenveen Vrouwen's match against PEC Zwolle Vrouwen was abandoned by the referee on Sunday after an attacker for the home side appeared to score while a goalkeeper lay injured on the ground

The incident occurred in the 89th minute of the match, with Heerenveen leading 3-1. Zwolle goalkeeper Annefleur Kayan was down injured after making a diving save, and the ball rebounded to Heerenveen's Fenna Kalma, who then slotted it into the empty net.

However, the goal was not without controversy. Zwolle's players reacted angrily, believing that the goal was unsporting as their goalkeeper was unable to get back into position. The referee consulted with the assistant referee, and after a lengthy delay, decided to abandon the match, awarding the three points to Zwolle.

Heerenveen coach Sander Luiten said that he could understand why Zwolle was upset, but he defended his player's actions, saying that she was "only doing her job." However, he also admitted that the goal should not have been allowed to stand.

PEC Zwolle coach Leon ten Voorde said that he was "disappointed" with the decision to abandon the match, but he understood why the referee had made it.

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) is investigating the incident, and it is possible that Heerenveen could face disciplinary action.

The incident has sparked a debate about the rules of the game in such situations. Some people believe that the goal should have been allowed to stand, as it was not against the rules, while others believe that it was unsporting to score while the goalkeeper was injured.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to allow a goal to stand in such situations is up to the referee. In this case, the referee decided to abandon the match, but it is possible that a different referee would have made a different decision.