Volendam football supporters clashed with fans of the opposing team shortly after the football match against FC Utrecht. The confrontations took place on the Dijk and several cafes closed their doors as a result. Windows were smashed and bar stools and bicycles flew through the air. A police helicopter was deployed. Police say they have not arrested anyone.
It became 0-4 for FC Utrecht. After the football match between FC Volendam and Utrecht had ended, things got out of hand on the Dijk around 8 p.m. tonight. In addition to a police helicopter, several police cars were deployed to restrain the supporters, a witness from the village said.
According to her, the village had been restless for a long time. “The atmosphere is tense and the police helicopter is still in the air. Young people are being dragged away by the police.”
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The fans are going wild in the village. Several circulating videos show pushing, hitting, but also throwing objects at each other. Bicycles and bar stools fly through the air. People are also pushed into the water and people are pelted with beer glasses.
Police say it was “a little restless.” “The police helicopter is now hovering over Almere, so peace has returned in Volendam.”
The tweet below shows how a number of supporters from Utrecht ended up in the water.