Go Ahead said they were deeply ashamed and will "take appropriate measures against those responsible"
10:50, 05 Mar 2018Updated 10:50, 05 Mar 2018
Players and stewards found themselves attacked by hooligans in appalling scenes during Go Ahead Eagles' 4-0 home defeat by De Graafschap on Sunday.
After the hosts fell 4-0 behind to their rivals, following three quick second half goals, a number of the home fans had seen enough.
The hooligans ran onto the pitch, outnumbering the stewards and began attacking some of De Graafschap's stars.
Aggressive kicks and shoves were aimed at the players who, at times, were forced to defend themselves.
The stewards eventually got things under control with the help of plain-clothed police officers.
Hooligans enter the pitch and attack the players(Image: Fox Sports WS)
Stewards chase the fans(Image: Fox Sports WS)
However, a small second wave broke through causing further chaos before they were also restrained and escorted off the pitch.
The away supporters, meanwhile, continued to belt out their support for their heroes.
One hooligan confronts a De Graafschap player(Image: Fox Sports WS)
The stewards were also attacked(Image: Fox Sports WS)
Following the clash, Go Ahead Eagles released a statement condemning the actions of the hooligans.
The statement read: "Go Ahead Eagles distances itself from and condemns the behaviour of a small part of the audience of the Go Ahead Eagles-De Graafschap contest.
One fan is restrained and escorted off the pitch(Image: Fox Sports WS)
Another hooligan is bundled to the ground(Image: Fox Sports WS)
"Because of the firing and throwing of fireworks, the competition was shut down for a short time in the opening phase.
"After the game, some people entered the playing field, after which they attacked the opponent's players.
A second wave of hooligans break through(Image: Fox Sports WS)
More fans are restrained(Image: Fox Sports WS)
"Go Ahead Eagles is deeply ashamed.
"The club makes every effort to take appropriate measures against those responsible."