A web based petition calling for 29-year-old Van de Velde to be banned from the Olympics had acquired 90,000 signatures earlier than he performed his first match.
His inclusion within the Dutch staff has been criticised by ladies’s and safeguarding teams.
Followers talking to BBC Sport earlier than the match additionally felt he shouldn’t be competing.
One British fan stated: “He is been open and trustworthy about it and he is served his time, however personally, I believe they may have made a distinct alternative.
“They might have chosen another person, prevented all of the controversy and if it was a British particular person, I would not be comfortable they might be in our staff.”
One other stated that Van de Velde’s inclusion “doesn’t signify the spirt of the Olympics”, whereas one German fan, when instructed by BBC Sport in regards to the story, stated: “I’m very astonished. He shouldn’t be allowed to play.”
Nevertheless, one Dutch fan stated it was “proper” Van de Velde was competing, including: “He is been punished and now it is over and he can proceed together with his life like anybody else.”
His taking part in companion Immers, talking after the match, additionally stated he thought it was proper that Van de Velde may compete.
“We talked about it one time and we wish to take pleasure in each second on this stage as a result of we gave the whole lot collectively for the previous three years to qualify,” he stated.
“Steven is a very nice man and for me, I performed two years with him, there was nothing and now there may be some individuals that do not prefer it as a result of it’s a huge match.”
Van de Velde isn’t staying within the Olympic village and won’t do any post-match media.
There was further safety round him when he arrived in Paris with the remainder of the staff.
In earlier interviews with Dutch media, Van de Velde stated: “I am unable to reverse it, so I should bear the implications. It has been the largest mistake of my life.”
