Driessen believes the KNVB's decision is disproportionate and has suggested evacuating the relevant sections of the stadium instead of the entire stadium. He also proposes point deductions for clubs whose fans are responsible for stopping a match. This measure, known as 'Puntenaftrek', would be a step in the right direction, according to Driessen. He points to the match between FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles, where Utrecht turned a 1-3 deficit into a 3-3 draw after the match was stopped. Driessen argues that rewarding such behaviour with a draw can encourage fans to sabotage matches, and that point deductions can prevent this.
Driessen Proposes Alternative to KNVB's Fireworks Protocol
Valentijn Driessen, a journalist, has proposed an alternative to the KNVB's new fireworks protocol, according to VoetbalPrimeur. The KNVB's protocol states that a match will be immediately stopped if fireworks are lit in the stadium.
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