After losing 13-0, FC Den Bosch recognized the brave fans who stood in support while their beloved club got ruthlessly battered, and sent a token of their appreciation: a branded keychain with part of the club’s crest and the message “Dé was kut. Mar ik war dr bi.” That’s Dutch for, “That was sh*t. But I was there.”
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