Kids day at the Amsterdam Arena
Kids day at the Amsterdam Arena
Kids day at the Amsterdam Arena
After a KNVB cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar was suspended because a fan ran on to the pitch and attacked AZ’s keeper, Ajax were able to replay the match, but with one caveat: only kids (and a few supervisors) would be allowed into the Amsterdam Arena. About 20,000 children showed up for the match as part of a campaign to show the good of the game and the happiness that overpowers hooliganism. AZ won 3-2 in what was a fantastic match. AZ manager Gertjan Verbeek hailed the decision by Ajax saying, “all those … children create a lot of noise - and I should know, I’m the father of three daughters.”
