Only a yellow card? Son of football legend brutally takes down opponent
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- Ruben van Bommel received only a yellow card after a late, forceful challenge on Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman in the match against PSV Eindhoven.
- The incident sparked a confrontation between the teams, but a VAR review did not change the referee's decision.
The Dutch derby between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven ended with a flashpoint that left many questioning the referee's decision. Ruben van Bommel delivered a heavy challenge on Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman late in the match, and the collision quickly triggered a confrontation on the pitch.
Van Bommel, the son of former Netherlands international and current Belgium coach Mark van Bommel, escaped with only a yellow card. Even a VAR review failed to change the decision, adding to the surprise surrounding the incident.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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