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Vaessen Completely Loses His Temper After Red Card: Goalkeeper Seeks Confrontation with Referee

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Etienne Vaessen receives a red card in the closing stages of AZ - FC Groningen. The goalkeeper reacts furiously to a penalty, confronts referee Jannick van der Laan, and faces a hefty suspension.

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The closing stages of AZ - FC Groningen were completely turned upside down by goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. After a foul that resulted in a penalty, the keeper lost his composure and received his second yellow card.

·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Once again, Etienne Vaessen could not control his emotions. The Groningen goalkeeper could not stomach the fact that he conceded a penalty in the closing stages. Vaessen received a yellow card, but lost his temper and was ultimately sent off. Teammates even had to hold him back from referee Jannick van der Laan when Vaessen went to confront him. Thus, a spectacular match in Alkmaar ended in a letdown for FC Groningen, as they also completely squ…

Etienne Vaessen receives a red card in the closing stages of AZ - FC Groningen. The goalkeeper reacts furiously to a penalty, confronts referee Jannick van der Laan, and faces a hefty suspension.

AZ recorded a spectacular victory over FC Groningen on Sunday evening. The Alkmaar side found themselves trailing 1-3 at home but fought back and ultimately won 4-3. A converted penalty by Mexx Meerdink and a red card for goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen proved decisive. For AZ, it was their first Eredivisie win since September 20.

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Algemeen Dagblad broke the news in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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