Sparta Rotterdam goalkeepeer Maduka Okoye was attacked by Vitesse Arnhem fans following his spectacular performance in Friday night’s Eredivisie clash.

Okoye made nine superb saves including a penalty in the keenly contested encounter.

Some angry home fans chose violence late in the game, attacked him and even hurled a bottle at him, causing the game to be suspended in the 92nd minute.

The Nigeria international stood up to the fans who stormed the pitch to attack him.

Sparta Rotterdam took the lead in the fifth minute through Adrian Dalmau.

The home team missed a good chances to level scores in the 63rd minute when Okoye denied Lois Openda from the spot.

Maduka Okoye was First almost attacked by a Vittesse fan and was later hit by a bottle after putting up a man of the match display as Sparta Rotterdam defeated Vitesse in a league game last night. Maduka also saved a Penalty. pic.twitter.com/Vw7NtnDiDI

— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) March 5, 2022