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STORY OF THE MATCH | MOTHERWELL (H)
31st October 2024
As Dundee United fans begin travelling to Holland for the second leg fixture against AZ Alkmaar, Dutch Police are looking forward to welcoming them.
They have also asked for the following information to be passed onto our travelling support:
Pre Match
Supporters who do not have match tickets are advised not to travel to Alkmaar itself.
It is a small city with small bars not set up for football fans and laws in Netherlands mean there is a possibility that fans attending the city on matchday without a ticket will be arrested.
Amsterdam has a lot of large sports bars that can accommodate football fans and fans without tickets are encouraged to stay in Amsterdam where they can watch the game in a safe, welcoming environment.
Match Time
There will be a cordon around the stadium with barrier checks that only allows supporters with a valid ticket into the stadium approaches.
There will be DUFC officials in the away end. It has been reiterated that no home end tickets will be sold to Dundee United fans.
Any supporters in the home end at the game will be ejected.
There will be no alcohol on sale within the stadium.
Post Match
After the match, buses will be provided at the ground to take supporters to the train station and trains heading back to Amsterdam will be alcohol free.
Train operators are aware of the number of fans and the times of travel back to Amsterdam. They will ensure adequate trains are in place to ensure safe travel back to Amsterdam.
AZ Alkmaar fans' guide
Our hosts AZ Alkmaar have also compiled a useful fans' guide.
VISITORS ENTRANCE
By car:
Through the fence at the Kooimeerplein roundabout, P6. Only visitors with a valid ticket will be admitted. Pedestrians will not be allowed to enter here.
Pedestrians:
Through the pedestrian tunnel near the main entrance alongside P5.
PUBS
There are many pubs and restaurants in the city centre (Waagplein). Pubs are open to Dundee United fans
AZ SUPPORTERS
Before the match, the AZ fans will be in the pubs near the “Platte Stenenbrug” bridge. The pubs at de Waagplein Square can be used as a meeting point foreign football supporters.
DISTANCES
The distance between the city centre and the AZ stadium is too long for a walk. That’s why a march is not possible. Instead, there will be a special (free) bus service from the city centre to the stadium and back.
The distance between the train station and the Waagplein Square cafe is a 15-minute walk.
BUS SERVICE & TAXIS
The touring cars to the stadium depart next to the Karperton parking garage (across from the Amstelhoek cafe). Departure time is around 18.30 and every 15 minutes after that.
After the match the busses will go from the stadium to the train station of Alkmaar, for the fans travelling to Amsterdam.
AMSTERDAM
Foreign supporters often stay in Amsterdam and travel by train to Alkmaar for the match.
Train information can be found at: https://www.ns.nl/en
POLICE CONTACT DETAILS
Alkmaar Police
Address: Mallegatsplein 2, 1800 AA Alkmaar
Tel: +31 34 35 78 844
POLICE NOTICE
• Supporters coming to watch the match must be in possession of a valid ticket and acceptable identification, which must be produced upon request.
• It is an offence to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs during your stay in Alkmaar.
• You are not permitted to carry fireworks or objects of any kind that can cause injury to others, regardless of the reason for their possession. Umbrellas are not permitted in the stadium.
CRIMES & OFFENCES
• People arrested for offences such as possession or use of fireworks and being drunk and behaving disorderly will have to pay a fine at the police station. For more serious crimes and offences, people may be detained for several days at a police station
• People who wish to report offences around the stadium should do so at the police station
AZ-STADIUM
The stadium management is responsible for searching all spectators and for checking that they are in possession of a valid ticket.
They can also demand to see identification. You are advised to take into account that it can take some time to pass through the electronically-controlled turnstiles at the grounds.
There can be long delays when large groups of supporters arrive at the stadium at the same time. Do not buy tickets on the black market.
These tickets are often not registered and you will not be able to enter the stadium with them.
Foreign supporters found in a section other than the visitors’ section will be removed from the stadium.
Access to the stadium grounds in breach of a stadium ban is not permitted.
HAVE A NICE STAY
Thank you for your cooperation and for taking the time to read this information. The day will be incident-free if everybody complies.
Have a nice stay in Alkmaar and enjoy the match. AZ, Alkmaar Police & the Municipality
