Arnee Espeel, 25-year-old goalkeeper, dies during a match after stopping a penalty

Belgian goalkeeper dies after reportedly saving penalty kick, collapsing on pitch

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel, a player on Winkel Sport B, died after reportedly collapsing on-field after saving a penalty kick on Saturday. He was 25.

Belgian goalkeeper dies after reportedly saving penalty kick, collapsing on pitch

Arne Espeel, a player on Winkel Sport B, died after reportedly collapsing on-field after saving a penalty kick.

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel dies after saving penalty during match

After rescue professionals sprinted onto the field to use a defibrillator to attempt to revive Espeel, he was instantly declared dead.

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel dies aged 25 after reportedly collapsing following penalty save during match

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel has died aged 25 after reportedly collapsing following a penalty save during a match on Saturday.

Belgian goalkeeper dies after saving penalty

25-year-old Arne Espeel pronounced dead soon after he was taken to a hospital

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel passes away after saving penalty

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died aged 25 after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for an amateur team. Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half. According to reports in Belgian media, Espeel saved the spot kick but dropped to the ground immediately afterwards.