UEFA punishes Hajduk Split with closed-door match after fireworks incident against Ajax

UEFA banned Hajduk Split from hosting fans for their next Conference League home match and fined them €80,000 after pyrotechnics halted their Ajax game.

Hajduk Split's Conference League home fixture against Sint-Truiden must be played behind closed doors following UEFA sanctions for a pyrotechnics incident during their 2-1 win over Ajax. The match was suspended for 15 minutes when supporters set off extensive fireworks, creating a smoke cloud that severely limited visibility. UEFA also imposed an €80,000 fine and warned of an additional closed-door match if similar incidents occur. The incident follows separate controversy over offensive chants from the club's supporters.