[Nicky91]

The match between MVV Maastricht and Roda JC Kerkrade in the First Champion Division was discotinued on Friday evening. Referee Joey Kooij decided to send players to the changing rooms just before half-time after spectators threw fireworks on the field.

The Riot Squad had to haul supporters off the field. Fights also broke out among supporters.

Kooij decided more than half an hour later not to resume the match because the unrest continued. The score was still 0-0.

"In the end, the mayor said we could not continue," Kooij said. "We consulted with all parties, including the safety coordinators. It is a pity that it turned out this way."

Football union KNVB found it "very upsetting" that the match was broken off, "but the KNVB supports the mayor's decision," the union stated in response.

There have been many incidents in and around football stadiums in recent weeks. Several matches had to be temporarily halted due to disturbances in the stands. It is the first time this season that a game has been abandoned.

Roda JC trainer Jurgen Streppel spoke of the right decision. "I no longer understand what is happening in professional football in recent weeks; apparently, people are going crazy."

MVV coach Klaas Wels agreed, "Mutual rivalry is good; that is part of football. But it must be kept within limits. That was not the case here."

The stadium gates reopened around 9:45 p.m. The riot squad remained present to ensure a safe departure of the supporters. So far, the police did not make any arrests in Maastricht.

https://nltimes.nl/2021/10/30/fan-vi...atch-early-end

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[arista]

Yes they had to End the Match.

Very much like the UK problem.

[Nicky91]

https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2021/1...f-hooliganism/

Justice minister Ferd Grapperhaus will discuss the recent surge in violent incidents around football matches at a meeting with the football association KNVB this week.

On Friday evening eight people were injured during riots at the Limburg derby between MVV Maastricht and Roda JC Kerkrade that caused the game to be suspended. Fireworks and smoke bombs were let off in the stadium and riot police had to disperse rival supporters.

Six police officers and two stewards were injured in the violence, while 10 people aged between 19 and 50 were arrested. One officer needed hospital treatment as chairs and boards were used as missiles in fighting outside the stadium.

Stewards at PSV’s Phillips Stadium were assaulted by FC Twente supporters on Sunday as they tried to remove a visiting fan who had smuggled a firework into the ground.

The match between Excelsior and FC Eindhoven was also briefly suspended at the weekend after objects were thrown onto the pitch, while in recent weeks police were attacked during clashes between Vitesse Arnhem and NEC Nijmegen supporters and Feyenoord hooligans raided a restaurant where Union Berlin executives were dining.

Feyenoord director Mark Koevermans last week announced his resignation, citing threats from fans and attacks on his home as the reason for his decision.

Paul Depla, the mayor of Breda who is the spokesman for all municipalities with professional football teams, said an extra meeting had been convened on Monday to discuss the situation ahead of a scheduled meeting with Grapperhaus on Friday.

‘Unfortunately it’s not the first incident this year of violence in and around stadiums,’ Depla said. ‘There are real concerns about the increased violence in stadiums. In recent weeks it’s got much worse.’

The KNVB said it was not planning to bring in measures such as banning away fans at this stage, but has not ruled out tougher sanctions if the situation does not improve.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes they had to End the Match.

Very much like the UK problem.

what UK problem?

[Nicky91]

Netherlands: so far already 354 stadium bans, normally that is the number during the second half of a season

those with a stadium ban cannot go near a stadium for 36 months, those who do that get a more severe punishment, worst case even jail sentences

[bitontheslide]

the dutch have had a well known football hooligan problem for decades. They caused havoc across the world