Papa’s fear after fireworks at Cambuur' match with Feyenoord

During the home clash between SC Cambuur and Feyenoord, a father and his six‑year‑old son were seated in the Cambuur' tribune when fireworks erupted, leaving the child terrified and the father shouting, “Papa, I never want to go to Cambuur again.”

Een Cambuur-supporter posted an emotional message on social media after the incident, describing the chaos that unfolded during the match. He explained that he had been looking forward to a pleasant afternoon with his son at the Cambuur stadium.

Fireworks launched from the Feyenoord stand

According to the father, fireworks were shot from the Feyenoord-vak towards the home sections, creating a dangerous barrage. His six‑year‑old son was “doodsbang”, a Dutch term meaning terrified, as the rockets whizzed overhead.

The father, identified as a Cambuur-fan, recounted his son’s reaction: “My son was terrified.” He added that his child’s final words were, “Papa, I never want to go to Cambuur again.”

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De father also blamed the supporters who set off the fireworks and questioned the stadium’s safety protocols. He asked how so much fireworks could enter the arena and why a family area was exposed to rockets from a neighbouring stand.

Safety concerns raised by father

Het supporter argued that buying a ticket is meant to share a love for the club with a child, and that safety should be guaranteed. He said families should expect the venue to keep them safe on the tribune.

The match was temporarily halted and then resumed, which the father described as the game being played on as if nothing had happened. He expressed frustration that the incident was treated as a minor interruption rather than a serious safety breach.

He hopes the involved parties will conduct a thorough investigation, stating that a stadium where a six‑year‑old fears flying fireworks is not a safe place for supporters. The father called for stronger measures to prevent similar incidents in future matches.