Ajax mull legal action after FA rule Feyenoord game be completed

Ajax mentioned on Monday they’re contemplating legal action in opposition to the Dutch soccer federation (KNVB) after the governing physique ordered the rest of their deserted match with Feyenoord to be completed on Wednesday behind closed doorways.

Feyenoord have been profitable 3-0 away to arch-rivals Ajax after 55 minutes when dwelling followers threw flares down onto the pitch, inflicting the Eredivisie fixture to be deserted.

Ajax had initially been scheduled to face KNVB Cup opponents FC Volendam on Wednesday. Both groups are contemplating taking legal action.

Ajax mentioned in an announcement on Monday: “Due to national and international matches, the first possible time to play Ajax – Feyenoord from Ajax’s point of view is the first week of November. Then a cup round is played in which Ajax and Feyenoord do not participate. FC Volendam does.”

The KNVB defended their choice in their very own assertion.

“The basic principle is that the competition must be as fair as possible and that a match should therefore preferably be decided on the field. The match must then be resumed as quickly as possible.”

The Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Volendam, initially scheduled for Wednesday, will be postponed to a later date, the KNVB added.

Mounted police later used teargas to disperse rioting followers outdoors the stadium after a gaggle of indignant Ajax supporters tried to pressure their manner inside the world after the match was stopped.

Dutch police confirmed on Monday that 15 arrests have been made in reference to the incidents, with two officers injured.

Police mentioned in an announcement: “After the abandoned Ajax-Feyenoord match on Sunday, September 24, things got out of hand around the Johan Cruijff Arena. Rioting supporters forcibly entered the main entrance and pelted the Mobile Unit (ME) with stones.”

Sunday’s derby turns into the newest match to be deserted in Dutch soccer, which has struggled to cope with fan behaviour in recent times.

Feyenoord supervisor Arne Slot mentioned it was “especially annoying” that his aspect weren’t capable of end what had been an outstanding efficiency.

“In this way the chance for something very beautiful is taken away from us,” Slot mentioned. “We understand the decision that has been taken, but we do not feel a sense of victory… And so we certainly won’t get on the bus satisfied.”