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Football Pitches Remain Unplayable Despite Recent Rainfall
Recent rainfall has failed to resolve dry football pitches across the Netherlands, as hard soil prevents water absorption. Clubs like DZOH in Emmen have cancelled multiple matches due to unsafe, soggy surface conditions, resulting in lost income and frustrated players. The municipality of Emmen is testing a 'shockwave' machine designed to loosen the ground up to 40 centimeters deep to improve drainage. If successful, this intervention could allow matches to resume immediately.
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