SC Cambuur fans suffer burns and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters throw fireworks - BBC Sport
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English clubs SC Cambuur have reported that fans suffered "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.
Play was suspended for around 10 minutes in the first half after visiting fans in the away end at the Kooi Stadion lit a large number of red flares and threw fireworks. Some were aimed towards sections containing home fans.
Five supporters were confirmed injured, with SC Cambuur stating their determination to hold those responsible accountable.
Feyenoord have distanced themselves from the incident, with head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst apologising on behalf of the club after the match.
"It should be clear that setting off and firing fireworks is completely unacceptable and has no place in a football stadium whatsoever," SC Cambuur said.
Last season, an Eredivisie match between Ajax and Groningen was abandoned after fireworks and flares were ignited behind one of the goals at Johan Cruyff Arena.
Feyenoord's general manager Robert Eenhoorn expressed his frustration with their 5-2 victory in Leeuwarden:
"This problem obviously does not only affect Feyenoord and is unfortunately something we have been unable to put a stop to for decades."
Leeuwarden mayor Foort van Oosten condemned the incident, promising an investigation, while the Dutch football association (KNVB) said it would review its protocols for incidents of disorder.