Max Willemse, Hulsel and Nieuw Woensel
27 September 2026
A Dutch fifth-tier match between Hulsel and Nieuw Woensel was abandoned after a spectator allegedly threatened 19-year-old referee Max Willemse with a gun. Willemse stopped the match shortly after half-time and later reported the incident to police.
Hulsel officials immediately removed the spectator and subsequently apologised to Willemse, while confirming the individual would be banned from the ground. The referee said he considered the threat serious but intends to continue officiating future matches.