Riots expected during Ajax-Juventus game   

By The Holland Times Thursday 18 February 2010, 10:02

Amsterdam police are preparing for riots anticipated during tonight's Ajax-Juventus match. Fears have mounted that hooligans from ADO Den Haag and Juventus supporters will clash with Ajax fans.

Authorities recieved information indicating "a large group of supporters form another Dutch club" plan to come to Amsterdam. According to various fan websites, ADO hooligans, who are known to have a partnership with Juventus, may act out on their long-time hatred towards Ajax.

Since 2006, away fans have been banned from attending away matches involving both ADO and Ajax teams.

Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen has taken strict security measures to prevent any unrest Thursday evening. He has deployed a large police force and security area around the stadium and downtown areas. Police will be conducting preventative searches and troublemakers will be forced to leave the area.

Police and the municpality would not comment on speculation that they are singling out ADO Den Haag supporters. According to a police spokesperson, there are indications that hardcore members of several Dutch culbs are planning confrontation with the Amsterdam Ajax fans.