AZ Alkmaar cracked down. The Dutch club issued 43 stadium bans on Thursday night after hooligans attacked West Ham fans during the Europa League Conference semi-final second leg on May 18 in the Netherlands.

The club confirmed that a criminal investigation by Dutch authorities was still ongoing. Dutch police have already arrested 14 people following the incident. "It is not at all excluded that further stadium bans will be decreed at the national level," according to the AZ statement.

The shock against PSV under surveillance

He also said he was discussing measures "with the relevant authorities" ahead of Sunday's Eredivisie clash against PSV Eindhoven. "The starting point is that the thousands of well-meaning AZ supporters must be able to attend an enjoyable match," the club stressed.


2 West Ham fans managing to stop a mob of AZ Alkmaar fans from getting to the hospitality section where all the players families are seated👏👊 pic.twitter.com/7nKjXUbEvC

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On May 18, violence erupted after Pablo Fornals' goal in extra time, which gave the Hammers victory (0-1) and secured qualification for their first European final in 47 years. Hooded AZ fans then tried to storm the area reserved for the relatives of West Ham players and staff shortly after the final whistle. West Ham manager David Moyes admitted he had been worried about his family's safety.

The Netherlands is facing a resurgence of violence in football, with more than a dozen serious incidents this season. In April, Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen suffered a head injury from a lighter thrown by a Feyenoord Rotterdam fan from the stands.

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