Final minutes of NAC Breda versus Heerenveen match set for Heerenveen amid safety worries

The NAC Breda against Heerenveen fixture got halted in the 82nd minute when official Sander van der Eijk had to pause proceedings for a second occasion. Supporters of NAC Breda launched a flare onto the field during the opening period, leading to the initial interruption. Another batch of flares being hurled caused the definitive halt.

These flares served as a demonstration against the management, with fans calling for their resignation before the Sunday encounter.

Sunday saw the teams and KNVB announce that the leftover eight minutes plus added time would occur at Heerenveen's Rat Verlegh Stadion. The resumption, without spectators, kicks off at 14.30 CET.

"Due to safety considerations, approval for hosting in Breda has been denied. Under these circumstances, rules require completing the game at the away team's venue," the KNVB declared.

Even with NAC Breda leading 2-0 when play stopped, the side dropped to the Keuken Kampioen Divisie based on other outcomes. Boy Kemper netted twice for the home team.