Overview
- Police in Oost-Nederland are investigating a Sunday clash at an A28 rest area near Nijkerk where a car was likely set alight, and they have not confirmed which clubs were involved.
- Ajax, unable to use the Johan Cruijff Arena because of a Harry Styles concert series, received KNVB approval to stage its play-off home games at FC Volendam’s Kras Stadion.
- Volendam’s local safety board has barred away supporters for the coming play-offs after disorder around the Telstar game, affecting FC Groningen on Thursday, Willem II on Saturday, and possibly FC Utrecht on Sunday.
- FC Groningen called the arrangement unfair and is examining whether KNVB approval was improper, while Willem II asked league bodies for a formal position on the ban and Utrecht’s fan group doubts the municipal decision can be overturned.
- FC Volendam’s director said the stadium can host up to three matches in four days and that the pitch will go into maintenance after next week, as police continue to interview witnesses and review social videos from the A28 incident.