Fans taken to hospital after PSV supporters let off smoke bombs which filled stadium with thick black cloud during Ajax clash

Supporters of PSV set off the bombs in protest against recent banning orders in Dutch football

 

        PSV's fans were engulfed in smoke during their side's match against Ajax (Photo: AFP

PSV Eindhoven's Eredivisie clash with Ajax had to be halted after smoke bombs were set off in the stands.

Supporters of PSV set off the bombs in protest against recent banning orders in Dutch football.

Fourteen people were hospitalised as thick plumes of smoke engulfed sections of the Philips Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Ten fans and four security guards all received treatment for respiratory issues.

Fourteen people required treatment for respiratory problems (Photo: AFP)

The incident occurred at the start of the second half (Photo: Rex Features)

The referee halted the match as he waited for the smoke to disappear (Photo: Rex Features)

PSV were leading 1-0 at the time of the incident (Photo: Rex Features)

The incident occurred shortly after half-time as PSV led by a goal to nil through Jurgen Locadia's 25th-minute opener.
PSV held on for the victory to keep up the pressure on Ajax in the table.
Third-placed PSV now trail second-placed Ajax by three points with just two games to play this season.


League leaders Feyenoord are all but guaranteed to win the title as they sit four points clear of Ajax.