What should have been a festive football afternoon in Geesteren was unfortunately marred on Saturday by an accident involving one of our cranes.
As the players of STEVO and FC Twente entered the field, the banner and its structure fell onto supporters standing behind one of the goals.
We are in contact with the supporters who organized the atmosphere-creating event and the various authorities. Our involved employees are being offered the necessary support.

For now, our full attention is focused on the injured supporters, our employees, and other directly involved parties.

Addendum June 25, 2024;
The Public Prosecution Service, in cooperation with the police, is investigating how this could have happened.
To avoid hindering the investigation and prevent speculation, we cannot yet make any statements about the cause.

Update January 17, 2025
The Public Prosecution Service reports:
No individuals will be prosecuted in connection with the accident involving the banner that fell before the start of the Stevo-FC Twente match in Geesteren (Overijssel) on June 22 last year. The case against the person identified as a suspect, namely the crane operator, has been dismissed by the Public Prosecution Service East Netherlands.

LINK Public Prosecution Service
LINK Tubantia