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KNVB Cancels Weekend Amateur Football as Cold Snap Disrupts Dutch Fixtures

Rolling decisions reflect freezing conditions across the country.

Overview

  • The Dutch FA called off all amateur matches scheduled for January 10–11 because of persistent winter weather.
  • Earlier in the week, the federation also canceled all Friday professional fixtures, including NEC vs FC Utrecht and five Eerste Divisie games.
  • The KNVB cited doubts about pitch playability and the inability to guarantee safety for players, supporters and staff around stadiums during extreme conditions.
  • Almere City FC scrapped its January 7 New Year gathering and jubilee match after Yanmar Stadion and nearby fields were ruled unplayable.
  • The club will hold an adjusted New Year reception on January 14 before the KNVB Cup tie against Telstar and is seeking a new date for the former-players match.