AZ-Hapoel Beër-Sheva match marked as high-risk by municipality
The municipality of Alkmaar has classified the upcoming Europa League match between AZ and Hapoel Beër-Sheva as a high-risk match, according to De Telegraaf. The Israeli club will visit the AFAS Stadion on 15 October.
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De Telegraaf reports that the municipality has marked the match as a high-risk event. The municipality, police, public prosecution, AZ, and Hapoel Beër-Sheva are discussing the possible risks in the run-up to the match. Contact has also been made with the KNVB, UEFA, and the Ministry of Justice and Security.
The municipality is considering the possibility of demonstrations around the match, but has not yet announced any specific security measures. The municipality is also looking at the Ajax - Maccabi Tel Aviv match as a reference point, following disturbances in November 2024 that led to several suspects being prosecuted.
