**Title: Cambuur Fans Injured by Fireworks During Dutch League Match**
**Leeuwarden, Netherlands** – In a troubling incident during a Dutch league match on August 23, 2026, several fans of SC Cambuur sustained injuries, including burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries, after fireworks were set off by visiting supporters of Feyenoord. The match, held at Cambuur's home ground in Leeuwarden, was temporarily halted for approximately 20 minutes due to the dangerous situation.
The chaos erupted when Feyenoord fans ignited a series of red smoke flares and threw fireworks into the stadium. Some of these projectiles were aimed towards sections occupied by Cambuur supporters, while one firework exploded on the pitch near Feyenoord's goalkeeper, Tjark Ernst. Feyenoord's general manager, Robert Eenhoorn, described the incident as “simply terrible,” highlighting the close call for Ernst, who narrowly avoided being struck by a flare.
In a statement released on Monday, SC Cambuur confirmed that five fans had been injured in the incident. The club expressed its commitment to collaborating with local authorities to identify and hold accountable those responsible for the dangerous behavior. “It should be clear that setting off and firing fireworks is completely unacceptable and has no place in a football stadium whatsoever,” the statement read.
The Mayor of Leeuwarden, Foort van Oosten, condemned the actions of the Feyenoord supporters and pledged to initiate an investigation into the incident. In light of the events, the Dutch football association (KNVB) announced that it would review its existing protocols regarding disorderly conduct at matches. Jan Bluyssen, the KNVB manager of professional football competition affairs, indicated that the current protocols would be re-evaluated to determine their adequacy, especially in light of the potential for serious injury to players or officials. “That doesn’t feel right,” he remarked, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of safety measures.
Despite the injuries and the disruption caused by the fireworks, the match resumed, and Feyenoord ultimately secured a 5-2 victory, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. In contrast, the loss marked a disappointing continuation for Cambuur, who have now lost all three of their opening matches in the league.
As the investigation unfolds, both clubs and the football association are under pressure to ensure the safety of fans and players alike, and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.