‘I felt that’ – Fans wince as skydiver CRASHES into advertising boards in painful moment as football teams left stunned

FANS have been left wincing after a pre-match stunt went terribly wrong in the Netherlands. What was supposed to be entertainment descended into chaos as a parachuter soared into the advertising boards with some force. A skydiver crashed during a pre-match show in the Eredivisie Credit: X He smashed the advertising boards with some force Credit: X Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles had planned an unorthodox delivery of the match ball for their Eredivisie opener against Willem II. The plan was for a team of skydivers to glide down and place the ball in the centre spot. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! However, while there was a team of parachutists, one stood out as he uncontrollably flew towards the pitch. He ended up smashing into the goal stanchion and the advertising boards in an embarrassing stunt. The commentator saw the funny side of the incident as he said: “The first injury of the season is a fact, not of a player, but a parachutist.” And fans also took to social media to react to the bizarre moment. One wrote: “I felt that. Damn.” Another said: “Oof, that didn’t go quite as planned.” Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A third posted: “That’s quite a landing.” While a fourth said: “There is such a big goal and you miss that too.” Thankfully, the parachutist seemed to be OK. Despite the groans and chuckles from the crowd, he jumped to both feet before saluting his audience. However, he may think twice before jumping from a plane again! Comment now