🎥😳 Pyro chaos in Amsterdam: pitch fire forces match abandonment | OneFootball

It was supposed to be an emotional moment. Before today's home game against Groningen, the ultras of Ajax Amsterdam wanted to commemorate a deceased fan with a large pyro show. But the plan escalated faster than expected.

Numerous flares and rockets landed on the pitch of the Johan-Cruyff-Arena, setting parts of the field on fire and leaving referee Bas Nijhuis with no other choice.

The referee immediately sent both teams to the locker room. After more than half an hour, Nijhuis finally decided not to resume the match.

It is now confirmed: The match will be continued on Tuesday afternoon at 14:30 behind closed doors starting from the 6th minute.

This was confirmed by Ajax via 'X'. 

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