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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Nick Ames

Terminally ill Ajax fan unable to take place as game’s only supporter after health worsens

Peter attends the original fixture between Ajax and Groningen, which was abandoned
Peter, who is terminally ill, at Sunday’s game between Ajax and Groningen, which was abandoned. Photograph:

A seriously ill Ajax fan invited to be the only supporter in attendance for the completion of their abandoned game against Groningen on Tuesday, was unable to realise his final wish after experiencing worsening health.

The fan, named Peter, is living in a hospice and had expressed the desire to attend an Ajax game for the last time. They had arranged for him to visit the original fixture on Sunday but there was immense disappointment when it was curtailed within five minutes of kick-off owing to a huge pyrotechnic display by a section of the support.

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