A football match between Kozakken Boys and Rijnsburgse Boys on Saturday afternoon deteriorated into a violent spectator brawl in Werkendam, resulting in property damage and a death threat directed at a club board member, according to statements released by both organizations and reporting from allesoverkatwijk.nl.
Post-Match Violence Erupts at Sportpark De Zwaaier
What began as a comfortable 6-1 home victory for Kozakken Boys at Sportpark De Zwaaier turned into chaos after the final whistle. According to Rijnsburgse Boys, their supporters had traveled to the venue in two buses operated by the supporters’ association. Security personnel from Kozakken Boys were originally scheduled to guide visiting fans through a separate exit toward the transport vehicles. For reasons still unclear, that protocol failed.
Instead, traveling fans were routed past the canteen terrace. There, they encountered home supporters, sparking an immediate confrontation. According to both clubs, individuals from both fan bases began shouting insults, exchanging physical blows, and throwing objects across the terrace. Stewards, select board members, and Rijnsburgse Boys head coach René van der Kooij ultimately intervened to separate the groups, allowing visiting supporters to reach their buses without requiring police intervention, as reported by allesoverkatwijk.nl.
Board Member Faces Death Threats Amid Facility Damage
The fallout extended beyond the physical clashes on the terrace. The Kozakken Boys board stated that the match ended in a “ravage” and confirmed that a club board member received a death threat during or after the altercation. While the club’s official statement did not specify which group issued the threat, leadership emphasized that the behavior will not be tolerated and promised drastic measures.
The disturbances occurred during a scheduled club familiedag, meaning numerous parents and children were present on the grounds alongside regular supporters. Kozakken Boys noted a troubling history of fan-related violence over the past year, including an incident in June involving supporters of Z.V.V. Pelikaan from Zwijndrecht, and an October confrontation in which club supporters targeted a Spakenburg player and his family following alleged racist abuse.
Rijnsburgse Boys Issues Apology and Reviews Security Footage
Rijnsburgse Boys chairman Koos van Rossum condemned the actions of the club’s traveling supporters and formally apologized to the Kozakken Boys board. “We condemn this behavior of our supporters ten zesture and offer our apologies to the board of Kozakken Boys for this inappropriate behavior,” van Rossum stated in coverage from allesoverkatwijk.nl.
Both clubs announced intentions to review video footage of the incident. Rijnsburgse Boys stated that disciplinary measures will be pursued against identified participants, while also evaluating whether additional safety protocols—such as stricter segregation of fan bases—are necessary for future away matches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams played in the match that led to the brawl?
Kozakken Boys hosted Rijnsburgse Boys in Werkendam, with the home team winning the match 6-1.
Did police intervene during the incident?
No, according to reports from allesoverkatwijk.nl, stewards, club board members, and Rijnsburgse Boys coach René van der Kooij intervened to separate the groups before police action became necessary.
What consequences do the clubs face?
Both boards have condemned the violence and announced plans to review video footage to issue sanctions against identified individuals. Kozakken Boys also reported that a board member received a death threat and promised drastic measures.
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