JUST NOW: A Netherlands player who collapsed is hospitalized and in critical condition……

The Netherlands’ Bas Dost collapses during the game, causing AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen to stop their play.
Dost was carried off the field on a stretcher after regaining consciousness.

A little bit before halftime on Sunday, NEC Nijmegen forward Bas Dost fainted on the field, forcing the suspension of AZ Alkmaar’s Eredivisie match against them.

Dost went down while sprinting for the goal. Players from both teams formed a human shield for him while the medical professionals raced to attend to him. The former Netherlands international was taken off the pitch on a stretcher after regaining consciousness.

Information on Dost’s health or the reason behind his collapse was not provided.

When NEC gained the lead over their opponents in the first half, Dost had already scored and provided an assist. It was his first assist of the year and his second goal in seven games this season.

When he left, the game did not continue. Prior to the event, NEC had a 2-1 lead over AZ. In the Dutch top division, AZ is currently ranked second, while NEC is ranked eighth.

With eighteen appearances and one goal for the Netherlands national team, Dost is an experienced player. He has played for several European clubs, like as VfL Wolfsburg in Germany. With Club Brugge in Belgium, he won the league twice. With Heerenveen in the Netherlands and Sporting CP in Portugal, he won golden boots.