Mayor stands behind watching Willem II match on square: ‘Conscious choice’ | Inland

Weterings calls it a “worthless evening.” The mayor gave permission to watch the match (which Willem II lost 0-4) in the third heat of the Europa League in order to keep order, he explains. “If you don’t allow it, you run the risk that supporters will manifest themselves in different places in the city. By having them watch the game together in a square, it is all easier to control and enforce it. It was a conscious choice. ”

According to Weterings, when the corona rules were not observed, the square was warned that the meeting would be stopped. In the riots that later took place, the mayor sees a repeat of previous riots. “We regularly deal with supporters like this. That is not nothing. I understand the indignant reactions that are now being released. It is a recurring discussion that we have about the corona rules and their enforcement. ” Next week, when more information is available, the evening will be evaluated, says Weterings.

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