According to the European guidelines that the Dutch Football Association uses, the playing field in the stadium must be 105 meters long from the back line. At the inspection it was found that this was 104 meters. FC Volendam says in a short response that the ‘debt’ lies with the contractor.
Both sides 50 cm
Because the field is already at an advanced stage in terms of sowing, it is not possible to sow the required extra meter now. As a solution, therefore, a both sides will be added 50 centimeters of turf.
According to the club, the first home game of FC Volendam is not in danger. This is because on Sunday, August 17. Then AZ comes to Volendam.