Go Ahead chief calls for automatic 3-0 loss after abandoned matches
Jan Willem van Dop wants tougher sporting sanctions when supporter misconduct forces a game to be abandoned, following the disruption of Go Ahead Eagles’ visit to FC Utrecht.
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Jan Willem van Dop wants tougher sporting sanctions when supporter misconduct forces a game to be abandoned, following the disruption of Go Ahead Eagles’ visit to FC Utrecht.

The coach altered his system against Go Ahead Eagles, while the club hierarchy defended its long-term direction amid supporter unrest.
The Eredivisie fixture will resume behind closed doors after fireworks and cups were thrown onto the pitch at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Saturday’s Eredivisie game at De Galgenwaard was stopped twice before officials called it off with Go Ahead leading 3-1.

The interrupted match at De Galgenwaard will continue on Tuesday afternoon with Go Ahead holding a 3-1 lead.

Three league fixtures have been rescheduled to provide Dutch clubs involved in European competition with additional recovery time.
Former international Arie Haan believes the in-form winger’s rapid development could make him an option for Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández.

The Real Sociedad loanee is eligible to feature as Giovanni van Bronckhorst deals with injuries to Gijs Smal and Jordan Bos.

The 30-year-old defender has committed his future to the Deventer club after citing strong relationships with the staff and supporters.

ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur and Willem II have all lost their opening two matches, combining for the worst goal difference recorded by a promoted group at this stage.
The champions earned a narrow victory in the second round, while AZ and NEC each scored four goals away from home.
Reports agree Giovanni van Bronckhorst is likely to retain most of the side that beat Sparta, but differ over who will start in central defence.
Marc ter Stegen, Daley Blind and Marcos Leonardo are among the arrivals in Amsterdam, while AZ have brought Calvin Stengs back from Feyenoord.

Ajax host Heerenveen under Alex Bos, while Joey Kooij will oversee Feyenoord’s home game against Go Ahead Eagles.

Ajax, Feyenoord, Groningen and Heerenveen all opened with Sunday victories, while PSV were held at home by Fortuna Sittard.

Fans can collect points, club merchandise and supporter experiences through the ‘Trappen op Matchday’ initiative in Overijssel.