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Riots broke out after Feyenoord's late victory at SC Heerenveen (2-3). Supporters of the Frisians rushed towards the away section, looking for a confrontation with the Feyenoord fans. In the commotion that arose, a child was hit on the head by a lighter, as can be seen from a photo that is quickly circulating on X.
A sports photographer from NES images speaks on the platform about 'the saddest football day in my career'. “Two mothers with their children completely upset and a little one injured in the head thanks to riots at Heerenveen – Feyenoord.”
The child was taken from the stands crying with a bleeding wound just above the eye. After treatment by doctors, the victim is doing well under the circumstances, SC Heerenveen said Omrop Friesland.
— The DikkeKameraden (@DikkeKameraden) March 17, 2024
It is not clear which group threw the lighter. In any case, the riot police entered the stadium to stop the home fans who wanted to go to the away section. Stewards also helped.
Feyenoord also received support from the home sections in the Abe Lenstra Stadium. That led to anger among some Heerenveen fans who were also there. On images Football Ultras it can be seen that fights broke out in the home sections. Some alleged Feyenoord supporters were also protected by supporters of the Frisian club.
Mutual brawl between Heerenveen supporters. Heerenveen supporters try to attack the Feyenoord supporters on the home court, but are stopped by their own fellow supporters. #HEEFEY pic.twitter.com/6HHMrEPDHV
— Football Ultras (@VoetbalUltras) March 17, 2024
There were also disturbances outside the stadium. After the match, Feyenoord fans broke through the fences and tried to get to Heerenveen supporters. The mobile unit also intervened here.
Images of disturbances after the match between Heerenveen and Feyenoord. After the match, Feyenoord supporters broke through the fences outside, after which the mobile unit had to intervene. #HEEFEY ?? : @FRFC1908 pic.twitter.com/fcbLSu2H8a
— Football Ultras (@VoetbalUltras) March 17, 2024
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