Group of AZ fans break through fences and attack family of West Ham United players after semi-final | Foreign football

The fans were behind AZ’s goal and broke through a fence. Then they ran to the British fans who cheered that their club had made it to the final. A lot of blows were thrown. Some West Ham players, including captain Declan Rice, jumped the boarding to help their supporters.

Police and stewards were quickly on the scene to prevent further confrontation. After ten minutes, peace returned to the stadium. Other AZ supporters whistled to express their dissatisfaction with the misconduct of some of their supporters.

Last week, AZ lost the away match in London 2-1. Relatives of players and members of AZ’s technical staff were then attacked in the first half when they cheered for a goal for their club.

AZ director Robert Eenhoorn witnessed the riots from close by. He tried to calm things down, but there was no way for the general manager of the Alkmaarders either. “I jumped in between, but this was too powerful for me. I immediately realized that when I saw all those people,” he told ESPN.

West Ham players also joined the brawl. “I would have done exactly the same,” said Eenhoorn. “I also apologize to West Ham for this happening. We experienced the same thing in London last week, but fortunately we were just able to avoid a confrontation.”

AZ captain Jordy Clasie was particularly disappointed by the sporting disappointment after missing out on the Conference League final. Afterwards, things went wrong with supporters in the stands, but Clasie said she didn’t get much of it. “I got there quite late. I am disappointed, but I am now more with the game in my head,” said the midfielder at Veronica.

Clasie was proud of his team despite the elimination, but was disappointed by the missed opportunities. “It’s a shame. We just missed that step more. We needed a little more focus to take advantage of the opportunities. It’s a shame you’re being eliminated here.”