The massive pyro show by fans at the Champions League match between Ajax Amsterdam and Borussia Dortmund could have repercussions. UEFA is investigating the pre-match incidents and plans to announce a decision “in due course. “
The clear defeat of Dortmund in Amsterdam could have negative repercussions for the club from the Ruhrpott, and not only in sporting terms. UEFA announced on Wednesday that it was investigating the use of pyrotechnics by both fan camps. On Tuesday evening, Westfalen supporters had started to set things alight, with Ajax supporters following suit to an even greater extent. In addition to Bengalos, fireworks also flew through the Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
Parts of the Dortmund supporters had already attracted negative attention for pyrotechnics in Germany: During a police check at the station in Oberhausen, members of an Ultra group had thrown away pyrotechnics and then jumped into the trains ready for departure, according to the Federal Police. A total of 21 pyrotechnics, some of which they had made themselves, were confiscated and investigations were immediately initiated.