Ajax’s match with bitter rivals Feyenoord suspended by protesting fans

Ajax trailed 3-0 in ‘De Klassieker’ when fireworks forced the match to be halted.

Ajax' supporters set off fireworks during the Dutch Eredivisie match against Feyenoord at The Johan Cruijff ArenA. Picture: OLAF KRAAK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images

Ajax’s Eredivisie clash with rivals Feyenoord at the Johan Cruyff Arena was suspended after home fans threw fireworks on to the pitch.

The match had been halted twice before being officially suspended as Ajax fans hurled flares on to the field in protest as their club trailed 3-0.