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

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. However, 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.

When and how the duel between the sixth and seventh in the table will continue is currently completely open.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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