The police made at least 27 arrests on Sunday afternoon ahead of the cup final between Ajax and PSV to be played at De Kuip in Rotterdam. According to a police spokesman, it concerns people who tried to smuggle fireworks and flares into the stadium or things such as insult.
The spokesperson spoke of a good atmosphere around De Kuip. According to a reporter from the ANP, there is a huge police force and it was “quiet and pleasant” at the stadium before the game. The entry of the supporters buses and the players buses went without incident.
Supporters of both clubs managed to smuggle fireworks into the stadium. Fireworks were set off behind both goals at the start of the match. Because of the smoke development, referee Dennis Higler allowed the game to start a few minutes later.