The match between PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk ended in a 1-1 draw, but it was Van Bommel's interview that sparked controversy. In the interview, Van Bommel apologised for the incident and said it was his own fault. However, he was then bombarded with questions from the media, which left Gullit frustrated. "They just keep going on and on, leave the boy alone," Gullit said. "He's already apologised, that's what he said, so why keep going?"
Gullit's comments were met with disagreement from presenter Helene Hendriks, who defended the journalist Sam Van Royen for asking Van Bommel the questions. "I understand where you're coming from, but I think it's relevant," Hendriks said. "I want to know how he feels about it." Boudewijn Zenden also defended Van Bommel, stating that he was already feeling guilty at the time of the incident. "He was already feeling guilty, he apologised immediately," Zenden said.