MASV

MASV
Full nameMidden Arnhemse Sportvereniging
Founded25 May 1933; 91 years ago (1933-05-25)[1]
GroundSportpark Malburgen West
Arnhem, Netherlands
Capacity1,500
ManagerDennis van Beukering
LeagueVierde Divisie – Group C
2023–24Vierde Divisie – Group D, 8th of 16

Midden Arnhemse Sportvereniging, known as MASV is a football club from Arnhem, Netherlands. The club was founded in 1933. Its first squad plays in the Vierde Divisie since 2023.

History

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MASV was founded on 25 May 1933. The club's home ground is the 1,500-seated Sportpark Malburgen West, opposite Vitesse's home ground GelreDome, where the team has access to two playable pitches.[2][3]

Struggles and controversies of the early 2010s

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Despite its long history, the club remained relatively obscure and insignificant in the amateur football scene. The early 2010s were particularly challenging, as MASV struggled with a tarnished reputation due to frequent violent incidents and poor management. In 2012, two female fans received a two-year ban for assaulting a referee during a match involving MASV fifth team, which was subsequently expelled from the competition.[4] Later that year, a player struck a referee in a friendly match against De Paasberg, leading to the club's provisional suspension by the KNVB.[5][6] In 2013, the second team faced disciplinary action after players threatened a referee, further cementing the club's negative image.[7] By 2014, MASV had withdrawn from the Sunday Vierde Klasse due to an inability to field a competitive team, marking a low point in its history.[8]

Eef Kasteel era (2016–present)

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In 2016, the club experienced a significant turnaround under the leadership of Eef Kasteel, a flamboyant figure known for his diverse background as a singer and poker player. Kasteel's charismatic leadership and innovative approach brought about substantial changes. He reorganised the club's management, fostering greater operational efficiency, and strengthened community ties through various events and sponsorships. Under his guidance, MASV invested heavily in youth development, enhancing training facilities and programs.[4]

Prominent former professional players, including Tim Cornelisse, Nicky Hofs, and Jhon van Beukering, joined the club, contributing to its improved performance. In the 2016–17 season, MASV secured promotion to the Derde Klasse despite facing disciplinary setbacks, marking a significant achievement. The club's journey to the KNVB District Cup final in the 2017–18 season was another highlight, although they ultimately lost to DFS.

MASV continued its upward trajectory by winning the Derde Klasse title and gaining promotion to the Tweede Klasse. However, controversy was never far behind. In 2018–19, MASV's third team won their league under suspicious circumstances, with allegations of match-fixing due to unusually high scores in their final matches.[9] Kasteel himself faced legal issues in 2019, including a high-profile court case where he was initially sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempted murder.[10] This sentence was later reduced to three months due to self-defense claims, and Kasteel was temporarily suspended from his role but later reinstated.[11][12]

In May 2023, MASV completed its transformation from controversial, lower division club to successful amateur club, by winning a historic promotion to the Vierde Divisie.[13]

Honours

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Notes

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  1. ^ All titles are in the "Sunday East" division.

References

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  1. ^ "MASV Arnhem – SAMEN STERK – Gezelligste club van Arnhem". MASV (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Sportpark Malburgen-West". Sport in Arnhem (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  3. ^ Klaiber, Timo. "Sportpark Malburgen-West". Europlan-Online. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Smit, Lars (18 August 2020). "In de Hekken". In de Hekken (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 24 September 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  5. ^ Liethof, Alexander (13 December 2012). "Scheidsrechter mishandeld in Arnhem". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  6. ^ Laan, Servaas van der (13 December 2012). "Scheidsrechter geslagen bij amateurwedstrijd Arnhem". EWmagazine.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  7. ^ "MASV 2 voorlopig uit competitie na bedreigen arbiter". Arnhem Nieuws (in Dutch). 12 November 2013. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Hommeles in de tent bij MASV". Arnhem Sports (in Dutch). 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "MASV 3 pakt de titel op doelsaldo na twee monsterscores (23-3 en 24-1) tegen Veluwezoom 2". Arnhem Sports (in Dutch). 2 June 2018. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  10. ^ Vegt, Eric van der (30 October 2019). "Eef K. en OM in beroep in zaak schietpartij: Arnhemse voetbalclub MASV in verlegenheid". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  11. ^ Gelder, Henk van (15 October 2019). "Schietende Arnhemse volkszanger mocht gezin verdedigen, wel cel voor illegaal wapenbezit". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Eef Kasteel weer terug als voorzitter MASV na vrijspraak schietpartij". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 23 October 2019. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  13. ^ Gerritsen, Marco (22 May 2023). "MASV in zeven jaar van vijfde klasse naar vierde divisie, topschutter Youri Roseboom mikt nu op gouden schoen". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 July 2024.
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