Willem II looks back with an unpleasant feeling at Friday night’s game against FC Den Bosch. The club talks about an “ink night”. The match in the Kitchen Champion Division was interrupted long after the riots in the stands. The ME then cleared the boxes with FC Den Bosch fans.
After more than fifteen minutes of play, the match between Willem II and FC Den Bosch was stopped. Fans threw fireworks on the pitch and against each other. The police then decided to intervene.
Bad behavior
“It should have been a great football night for all the fans who came to the stadium with good intentions,” said Willem II on Saturday morning. “Especially for our younger supporters, we find it very annoying that they have witnessed these riots and misconduct.”
Time-consuming task
To bring calm to the stadium, it was decided to clean up the visitors section with FC Den Bosch fans. “It was the safest and most sensible choice to send FC Den Bosch fans home. It was a careful and time-consuming task for riot police, police and security guards to get all visitors out of the stadium.” .
Apologies
It was only when the last FC Den Bosch fans left the stadium that it was decided that the match could resume. It was about a quarter to ten. Willem II apologizes for informing the public late. In the next period the events on Friday evening will be evaluated together with the Municipality, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the police and both football clubs.
Ban on stadium
Supporters who have launched fireworks or otherwise used violence are tracked down. According to the club, they can expect a hefty fine or a suspension from the stadium.
FC Den Bosch has announced that they will provide an answer after the weekend.
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