Match abandoned after fan fight

Game abandoned after AZ 'keeper is sent-off for kicking fan

Last Updated: December 22, 2011 8:29am

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The last 16 Dutch Cup tie between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar was abandoned in remarkable circumstances after AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado was sent-off for kicking a fan who had run on to the pitch.

Costa Rican Alvarado appeared to retaliate against the fan after being kicked himself, as the supporter ran on to the field of play in the first half.

After he was dismissed Alkmaar coach Gert Jan Verbeek ordered his team to leave the pitch and the match was called off with Ajax leading 1-0.

There was less drama for NEC Nijmegen as they eased to a 3-0 over Achilles 29. Krisztian Vadocz, John Goossens and Melvin Platje were all on target for the Eredivisie outfit.

It was even easier for Heerenveen as they beat Top Oss 11-1.