Antwerp derbies are always unique matches. This Sunday was once again interrupted by excesses.
After delivering a courageous performance against Anderlecht in the Cup, Beerschot further restored its image by beating Antwerp, in what is the match of the year for the Rats. Despite this, Dirk Kuyt left Kiel very angry.
The former glory of Liverpool is scandalized by the behavior of Antwerp supporters. Already not stingy with smoke bombs when the 22 actors arrived, the visitor parking lot was guilty of throwing several firecrackers.
An assistant affected
“My colleague Jonas De Roeck did everything he could to keep it within limits, but the Antwerp fans are simply cowards. They are throwing fireworks in the stands, not in the stands where seats the hard core, but in those where the families are It is unacceptable” deplores Kuyt.
And that’s not all: “On a corner, Thibaud Verlinden has lighters thrown at his head. “A little later, I went to collect my players from the supporters and fireworks were thrown at me. I was not hit but one of my assistants injured his ear. Our security is simply in danger.”
In recent weeks, the Pro League has shown that it has toughened its tone when it comes to pyrotechnic excesses. The fines imposed (we also think of Charleroi) should be particularly steep.
