Groningen (Netherlands), May 15 (AP): Ajax's game at relegated Groningen was abandoned after smoke bombs were thrown onto the field. Groningen was relegated last weekend after drawing 1-1 with the Go Ahead Eagles, ending a 23-year stay in the top-tier Eredivisie. Just minutes after Sunday's game began, fans started to throw fireworks onto the pitch, leading to the referee halting the match and players being taken off the field for about 15 minutes. Espanyol Fans Storm Into Pitch, Chase Barcelona Players Amid La Liga Title Celebrations (Watch Video).

Fans Throw Smoke Bomb on Pitch During Groningen vs Ajax Match

The game restarted but was soon abandoned after fireworks continued to be thrown. Barcelona Clinch La Liga 2022-23, Defeat Espanyol 4-2 to Win 27th Spanish League Title.

Ajax players later went out to applaud the away supporters, with the club fourth in the standings as Feyenoord wrapped up the title on Sunday.

Last month, former Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen was hit on the head by an object thrown from the crowd during the Dutch Cup semifinal game between Ajax and Feyenoord. (AP)

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