Dmitry Bulykin avoids disqualification for elbowing Douglas

The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has put an end to the investigation of an incident involving Dmitry Bulykin, the Russian striker of ADO Den Haag, as the main participant.

The Russian striker had elbowed Douglas, the defender of FC Twente. However, after watching the videotape the officials remained unconvinced that Bulykin had acted intentionally.

ADO Den Haag was defeated by FC Twente at home with a score of 1:2. The only hosts’ goal was scored by the said Bulykin, who is joint second best goalscorer of the Dutch championship with 19 goals.