NEC Nijmegen Striker Bas Dost Collapses During Match, Now Recovering in Hospital

34-Year-Old Footballer Regains Consciousness After Match Incident, Expresses Gratitude for On-site Medical Response

Bas Dost, 34-year-old striker for NEC Nijmegen, collapsed on the pitch during Sunday's Eredivisie match against AZ Alkmaar leading to the game being abandoned.
Dost regained consciousness on the field and was transported to the hospital where he continues to recover.
Prior to the incident, Dost had notably influenced the match by scoring the opening goal and assisting his team's second; NEC was leading 2-1 after 91 minutes.
Players from both NEC Nijmegen and AZ Alkmaar formed a circle around Dost as he received medical attention on the field.
Expressing his condition post-incident, Dost conveyed gratitude for the immediate medical response on NEC's social media, stating: "The help I received on the field was fantastic. I'm in the hospital now and I feel good. Thanks for all the support!"