Vålerenga Fotball has started the process of identifying those responsible for the fireworks and rockets during the club's match against Sarpsborg on Sunday. Vålerenga strongly condemns the use of fireworks and rockets, the club writes in a statement on its website. Ronnie Bergheim, VIF's security chief, says that it was pure luck that they did not have any serious personal injuries, both in the stands and on the field as a result of rockets going in all directions. The board of Vålerenga has been called in for a meeting to follow up on the matter and ensure that necessary measures are taken. In addition, the work of identifying the guilty supporters is underway. They can likely expect a severe punishment. The fireworks, which went off just after the start of the match against Sarpsborg, are said to have been fired to mark that VIF's supporter group Ikaros is turning 15 years old. Svein Graff, managing director, says that this is totally unacceptable and that actions that put innocent people in danger and disappoint them deeply. Vålerenga Fotball has had a very good cooperation with its supporters this season, but what they saw yesterday was far over the line. The club promises to do everything they can to prevent similar incidents in the future. Vålerenga Fotball will also cooperate with the authorities to find and punish those responsible. It is important for the club to ensure that all supporters can feel safe and have a good experience at the stadium. The incident has sparked a lot of debate among supporters and the club is taking it very seriously. Vålerenga Fotball is working hard to identify those responsible and to prevent similar incidents from happening again. The club is also in close contact with the authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
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Vålerenga Fotball condemns fireworks at stadium
Vålerenga Fotball condemns fireworks at stadium after Sunday's match against Sarpsborg. The club is searching for those responsible and promises severe punishment. Read more about the incident here
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