Hoek was due to host Kozakken Boys in the second tier of Dutch amateur football in a match between twin brothers Gérard and Dennis de Nooijer. Gérard de Nooijer is involved with Hoek and Dennis de Nooijer with Kozakken Boys.

Dennis de Nooijer was set to miss the match after receiving a settlement proposal for a two-match suspension following a red card. The brothers remained in almost daily contact ahead of the game.