Seuntjens keeper stunt still sparks Groningen locker room laughs

Mats Seuntjens’ brief cameo in goal for FC Groningen has become legendary within the squad. Younes Taha and Etienne Vaessen still break into laughter recalling the KNVB Beker match against Sparta Rotterdam.

Seuntjens, a midfielder by trade, was forced between the posts after Vaessen received a straight red card in added time. The incident capped a chaotic late phase of the game.

Taha and Vaessen, both regular starters, admit the image of Seuntjens in goalkeeper gloves remains a running joke. The moment has not faded despite time passing since the cup tie.

FC Groningen progressed to the next round following their 2-1 victory. Seuntjens’ stint in goal did not directly impact the result.

The club declined to comment on the long-term effects of the moment. Vaessen served a one-match suspension for the red card.