Cup Replay between Ajax and Alkmaar to be watched by children only

Ajax have confirmed that their Dutch Cup replay against AZ Alkmaar on 19 January will only be open to children, with the ground closed to the over-13s.

The last-16 match was abandoned on 21 December when a fan invaded the pitch and attacked Alkmaar's goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado, who immediately retaliated and was sent off – though his red card was later rescinded.

Ajax were initially ordered to replay the game in an empty stadium. The club appealed to the Dutch FA to allow women and children to attend, but the ruling body decided that only the latter would be permitted because of a national law of comparable treatment for men and women.

Tickets will be free for clubs and primary schools for children aged under 13, with one adult supervisor allowed in to look after every six of them.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/11/ajax-alkmaar-dutch-replay-children

 

Kind of a weird one there but a nice treat for the kids all the same..wonder if they will fill the stadium or only allow so many in..schools will no doubt apply as a school trip of some sort

 

fair play at least the kids get in for free

 

And a couple of choice adults. Wonder what way the game will be policed etc?

Could be a prevebial well of youth for a paedo of sorts.

Also does that mean that the Dutch FA consider children over 13 as a threat violence wise?

 

maybe a reduced police presence inside the ground id say as for the kids over 13 well them 14 year old are hard *******s i heard 1 even smokes

 

Imagine if a Kid jumped out on the pitch and caused trouble.The amount of soft drinks sold that night will be interesting.Surely Adults will need to be there to supervise them.