Video encounteredAs the whole Adelaarshorst celebrated a point for the Go Ahead Eagles against SC Heerenveen, left-back Bas Kuipers had tears in his eyes. The captain says he had a tough and exciting week in which his father suffered two brain hemorrhages. “He loved to come and watch and he loved the Eagles.”
,, I’m happy, ” Kuipers began his interview on Saturday after the match against Heerenveen (1-1). ESPN. His team had a Finn Stokkers away in the 93rd minute draw from the fire against Heerenveen and then many emotions with the captain. “It has been a difficult week. My father had two brain haemorrhages last Wednesday, the last of which was fatal. His body is still there, but his brain is no longer working and the doctors can’t do anything for him. “
However, Kuipers thought it was important to play in Adelaarshorst tonight. “I get a lot of strength from this. My dad was a big fan too. He loved watching and he loved the Eagles. That’s why I decided to play football. “Was it a difficult decision?” I can’t hold his hand all the time and I think he knows it’s right. I think he just wanted you to be here today. “
Go Ahead Eagles coach René Hake said he admired Kuipers. ,, I left a lot with him. It was very hard, “said the coach.” He wrote to me at night. We talked the next morning and he told us how it all went. That goes through marrow and bone. “
,, I also told him: if you don’t play, I understand. “No, my father would have wanted it,” he said. After the final training, the coach again presented the choice to his captain. ,, he He felt good and wanted to play. Deep respect. This point is for Bas’s father, absolutely. It’s super sad, but he brings you back to you and closer. “
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