Ajax Fans Rally on Highway to Support Team Bus for Klassieker

A large group of Ajax supporters walked onto the A4 near Hoofddorp to reach the team bus. The bus had just departed the Johan Cruyff ArenA and was heading to Rotterdam for the Klassieker.

What happened on the A4

Fans entered the busy highway on foot and approached the vehicle. Several people lit flares while others banged on the bus.

A club spokesperson said the banging caused minor damage to the coach. Despite the disruption, the bus avoided any major incident.

Traffic and safety impact

The presence of supporters on the carriageway created a traffic jam on one of the country’s busiest routes. Road users experienced delays while authorities dealt with the situation.

Rijkswaterstaat, part of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, condemned the behaviour. The agency warned the actions endangered supporters and other road users.

Wider context

Ajax fans staged the rally on the highway to support the team bus before the high-profile Klassieker derby. The fixture pits Ajax against Feyenoord in Rotterdam.

Away supporters have been banned from the Klassieker fixture since 2009. That ban remains part of match-day arrangements between the clubs.

Reported by Filmogaz.com.