Ajax condemned the match abandonment at Johan Cruyff Arena against FC Groningen after violent disruptions by Ajax fans involving fireworks and smoke bombs.Referee Bas Nijhuis halted play and later formally abandoned the game due to repeated crowd incidents, citing safety concerns for players and spectators.Shashi Baboeram Panday and the
KNVB both criticized the misconduct, confirmed the match will resume behind closed doors from the 7th minute at 0-0, and emphasized that fireworks have no place in football.