There are no fans of Kozak Boys at the away game against IJsselmeervogels on Saturday. The board of the Werkendam football club has decided this in connection with riots after the competition match against Spakenburg on Easter Monday. IJsselmeervogels also plays its home games for the second division in Spakenburg. The board of Kozak Boys says that fans of the club who misbehave can count on a hefty punishment.
The board also decided on Wednesday evening that Kozak Boys, when the next season will be assigned to Spakenburg, will not allow buses to drive to the away game against this club. Spakenburg fans will be banned from a duel in Werkendam. “We find this measure very annoying and regrettable, especially for the loyal supporters who always go with the bus, but the safety of everyone comes first,” said the board of Kozak Boys.
‘Unfortunately got out of hand’
According to various media, a group of supporters of Kozak Boys would have smashed into some supporters of the home club on Monday, after the 3-1 loss against Spakenburg. The fans of these two clubs have often had a fight with each other. Despite precautionary measures, things unfortunately got out of hand between a number of ‘supporters’, the board of Kozak Boys said. It also notes that ‘unfortunately, after repeated requests to the police in Spakenburg, there was no manpower available to prevent the disturbances.’ The board of Spakenburg had also complained about this.
The board distances itself from the aggressive behavior and misconduct of some of its supporters. “We will use images to find out who misbehaved and we will hold them accountable. We will also discuss measures to prevent this from happening again in the future, in consultation with the supporters’ association and our security organisation.
Possible livestream of game against IJsselmeervogels
It has been agreed with IJsselmeervogels that no tickets will be sold at the gate on Saturday and that only members and season ticket holders of the home club can attend the game. For its own supporters, the board of Kozak Boys tries to have the match followed via a live stream in the canteen of the sports park in Werkendam.
The municipality of Bunschoten, which includes Spakenburg, announced on Wednesday that it would sit down with involved parties later in the week to discuss Saturday’s meeting. The board of the Werkendam club has been ahead of her.