West Ham players jump into stands to defend families after massive brawl erupts at Europa Conference semifinal

West Ham United players had little time to have fun their Europa Convention League semifinal victory over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening after a number of of them jumped within the stands to defend their family and friends following an enormous brawl that broke out when a bunch of Dutch supporters stormed the world designated for the visiting workforce. 

A violent scene unfolded on the AZ stadium in Alkmaar, Netherlands, when a bunch of Dutch followers broke by means of a fence and attacked West Ham supporters following the workforce’s 3-1 victory, a number of shops reported. 

Supporters assault relations of West Ham United gamers in the course of the Convention League match between AZ Alkmaar v West Ham United on the AFAS Stadium on Might 18, 2023, in Alkmaar Netherlands  (Angelo Blankespoor/Soccrates/Getty Photographs)

In response to the Related Press, gamers together with Michail Antonio, Mentioned Benrahma, Aaron Cresswell, and Flynn Downes all climbed into the stands in an try to cease the melee. 

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“I can’t clarify what occurred and why it occurred,” West Ham supervisor David Moyes, whose 87-year-old father was on the match, stated. “I can solely say the gamers had been concerned as a result of it was the household part, and most of their household and buddies had been in there. That was most likely the rationale for the response.”

AZ launched a stern assertion condemning the incident, which the membership referred to as a “pitch black night.”

Riots within the stands after the UEFA Convention League semi-final match between AZ Alkmaar and West Ham United FC on the AFAS stadium on Might 18, 2023, in Alkmaar, Netherlands.  (ANP by way of Getty Photographs)

“Whereas everybody hoped for a historic European match, it changed into a pitch black night as a result of occasions occurring on the referee’s closing whistle. It changed into an evening to mirror on with disgrace. Not due to the soccer recreation performed, however due to the habits of some guests. Sadly, we can’t use the phrase ‘supporters’ for these folks,” the assertion learn. 

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“What occurred is past all bounds. The membership once more sincerely apologizes to West Ham United and the 1000’s of well-minded AZ supporters who’ve additionally been inconvenienced by the misconduct.”

The membership stated it should work with regulation enforcement to analyze the incident and warned that the aggressors might face “penalties” for his or her “outrageous habits.” 

“AZ is a civilized membership the place sportsmanship and norms and values are paramount. The membership will do every little thing attainable, along with the authorities concerned, to establish these individuals and to take acceptable measures.” 

Supporters assault relations of West Ham United gamers in the course of the Convention League match between AZ Alkmaar v. West Ham United on the AFAS Stadium on Might 18, 2023, in Alkmaar Netherlands. (Angelo Blankespoor/Soccrates/Getty Photographs)

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There have been no reported accidents or arrests, however a number of AZ gamers have additionally come ahead to sentence the actions of these followers concerned. 

“I do not even name them supporters. Simply keep house you probably have such intentions,” Defender Pantelis Hatzidiakos stated after the match, by way of Reuters. 

“Such a ravishing night, such a fantastic environment, I actually loved it till the ultimate whistle. What occurred after that, I discover very unhappy and a pity.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.