The Dutch Cup final between bitter rivals Ajax and Feyenoord will
be played over two legs with only home fans allowed, instead of a
single match in front of both sets of supporters amid fears of
hooligan violence.
The final was scheduled to be played at Rotterdam's De Kuip
stadium on April 25 and football authorities and police agreed to
suspend a five-year travel ban on both team's supporters for the
match.
Thursday's decision came after threats of violence appeared
on Web sites and Dutch football authorities suspended ticket sales
for the April 25 match.
The two-leg final will now be played April 25 in Amsterdam
and May 6 at Feyenoord.
Ajax and Feyenoord fans were hit with the travel ban last
year after a string of violent confrontations.
