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'It turned into a pitch black evening': AZ Alkmaar issue apology to West Ham after hooded ultras attacked Hammers players and their families at full time of Conference League defeat in 'night to reflect on with shame'

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AZ Alkmaar have issued an apology to West Ham after several of their fans broke throw barricades and were involved in a physical confrontation with Hammers players, their families, and fans.

West Ham beat the Dutch side to reach the final of the Conference League on Thursday, with Pablo Fornals' late winner securing the victory that will take the club to their first European final since 1976.

After full time, as West Ham's players began to celebrate, several hooded supporters broke through to the away end and began to attack supporters, many including the West Ham players' families.