In an interview on ESPN, Earnest Stewart revealed that Ruben van Bommel went straight to the Ajax locker room after the Topper match. The left winger was visibly shaken after the final whistle. Stewart also stated that Van Bommel was invited into the Ajax locker room to offer his apologies. This suggests that Van Bommel's actions were a genuine attempt to make amends. Stewart further commented that everyone is searching for the development of the teams, and that they should stay away from the field, as the referees are there to handle the situations within the lines. The intense emotions and high stakes involved in the Topper match are evident in Van Bommel's reaction.