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Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help

Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help

Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblind players like Joep to navigate during matches.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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