Overview
- During the SC Cambuur v Feyenoord match on Sunday, large numbers of fireworks were ignited and fired from Feyenoord’s away section, forcing referee Danny Makkelie to halt play and sending players off the pitch.
- SC Cambuur says seven home supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries and the club is coordinating medical care and follow-up contact with victims.
- The game was resumed after about 10–20 minutes under existing KNVB protocols and finished 5-2 to Feyenoord, a decision that has prompted the KNVB to review whether its rules for crowd disorder properly prioritise spectator safety.
- Feyenoord, SC Cambuur, local police and the KNVB are investigating; Feyenoord has pledged to review stadium footage and impose stadium bans on identified individuals while some local officials are preparing pre-emptive measures for upcoming away fixtures.
- The episode highlights a recurring pyrotechnics problem in Dutch football and has widened debate over tougher measures such as stricter searches, nationwide stadium bans, financial or sporting penalties and clearer abandonment rules.