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Dutch football derby postponed after fans block team bus

De Graafschap supporters prevented their own team from travelling to Vitesse Arnhem’s ground in the Netherlands after away fans were banned from the second-tier match.

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  • De Graafschap supporters blocked their team bus from leaving for Sunday’s Dutch football derby against Vitesse Arnhem, and the match was called off. BBC SportESPN

  • The away-fan ban followed disagreement over security conditions for the fixture, including checks on supporters’ paraphernalia. BBC SportESPN

  • The Dutch Football Association referred the matter to its disciplinary bodies. The clubs have not announced a new date for the match. BBC SportESPN