Floodlights fail during decisive JOS Watergraafsmeer penalty: "Suddenly it was dark"
A KNVB Cup match between JOS Watergraafsmeer and TEC Tiel was interrupted when the floodlights automatically turned off during a tense penalty shootout. After a ten-minute delay caused by a municipal timer, the lights were restored, allowing Luciandro Andeloe to score the winning penalty and secure the Amsterdam club's advancement.
A Dutch cup match between Amsterdam club JOS Watergraafsmeer and TEC Tiel ended in a bizarre fashion when the floodlights failed during the decisive penalty kick. Following an intense 4-4 draw, the teams reached a shootout where the lights suddenly cut out due to an automatic municipal timer set for 10:45 PM. The pitch remained in darkness for nearly ten minutes while players and spectators waited with phone flashlights turned on. Once the former chairman successfully contacted the municipality to restore power, play resumed under the lights.
Luciandro Andeloe, who was tasked with the crucial spot-kick, maintained his composure despite the lengthy interruption. He successfully converted the penalty into the right corner, securing a victory for his fourth-division side. Following the win, the team celebrated their advancement to the next round of the KNVB Cup, where they remain the lowest-ranked club in the tournament. Coach Richard Plug praised Andeloe for his mental toughness during the unusual delay, and the team continued their celebrations late into the night.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
