Spot News, Honorable mention
Leo Vogelzang
01 March, 1987
A football match between FC Den Haag and Ajax Amsterdam took a grim turn when riots broke out in the stands. Twenty-five supporters were injured, and the referee decided to abandon the match at half-time.
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