Marco Kwiotek surrendered a goal early against PSV Oberhausen. Then he gave up another. And then another. And yet another.
By the end of the match, the goaltender for German soccer club SV Vonderort had allowed a staggering 43 goals.
“I want to forget this game as soon as possible,” Kwiotek told Express, a media outlet based in Cologne, Germany.
But the local authorities weren’t about to let that happen.
Five days after the 43-0 shellacking, police officers showed up at the team’s practice and arrested the 25-year-old goaltender.
“They just want to clear some things up,” Kwiotek allegedly said upon being detained, but the team isn’t even clear on why the goalie was taken into custody.
“We are in the dark. The police won’t tell us what happened and we cannot reach Marco on his mobile,” said Christian Schröer, SV Vonderort’s managing director. “Hopefully he will be back for the next game.” Kwiotek reportedly was released from custody after several hours.
At one point during the match, SV Vonderort’s side was down to eight players, so PSV Oberhausen—already up 35-0—took three of their own players off the field to match. Among the reasons for SV Vonderort being short three players was that one had simply decided to go home during match—and considering the score, it’s hard to blame him.
“The result of the last match was hard to take,” Kwiotek said. “I don’t want to see that happen again.”
It remains to be seen whether he will get the chance. Meanwhile, the rest of the club looks ahead. “We're going to show everybody that we are not so bad,” Schröer said after his team’s loss against Oberhausen, the top team in the division.
Still, not everyone is stressed over the result. Said team trainer Yvonne Leisenfeld, “The game does not pursue me in my sleep.”
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.