US EditionAjax game abandoned because of fireworks and flares
Supporters set off fireworks shortly after kickoff to honor a deceased fan, forcing match abandonment; game will resume Tuesday without fans, Ajax said.
- Ajax's match against Groningen was abandoned due to supporters igniting fireworks and flares, according to the club's statement.
- Referee Bas Nijhuis halted the game within five minutes after fireworks were set off, stating he did not want to compromise players' safety.
- Ajax announced that the match will be replayed on Tuesday without fans, citing safety concerns.
- The Dutch football association KNVB is expected to impose sanctions on Ajax, including a hefty fine.
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The Dutch first league match between record champion Ajax Amsterdam and FC Groningen has been canceled due to an out of control pyroshow.
The game started just 5 minutes ago when the curve of the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam turned into a hell. The fans of the Ajax have access to the unison dozens of smoke bombers and then started to launch fireworks. The footballers fled to the locker room and the referee suspended the match of Eredivisie between the spears and the Groningen. After more than half an hour, the two teams tried to resume, but the game was again interrupted by an…
The Sunday game between Ajax Amsterdam and Groningen was interrupted for long minutes before being rescheduled on Tuesday.. in camera.
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