Nijhuis later confirmed that he had decided to abandon the game, stating, "The mayor of Amsterdam must approve, but as far as I am concerned, the game is officially abandoned. I cannot guarantee the safety of the players."

Ajax issued a statement condemning the actions of the fans who set off the fireworks, calling it "utterly scandalous" and apologizing to those affected. The club emphasized that they had taken steps to prevent fireworks from entering the stadium and would be reviewing footage to identify those responsible and take disciplinary action.

The Dutch football association, KNVB, also released a statement expressing understanding for the disappointment of the fans who were not involved in the incident, including the 1,500 away fans from FC Groningen. The association noted that those who set off fireworks would face fines and bans from the stadium, but expressed sadness for the fans who were not responsible for the incident.

The resumption of the match is expected to take place around Wednesday, but the exact date has not been confirmed.