PEC Zwolle secured a sensational 5-1 upset triumph over hot favourites Ajax in a drama-filled Dutch Cup final in Rotterdam yesterday which was twice halted after fans threw fireworks on to the pitch.

Ryan Thomas and Guyon Fernandez scored twice each in a shock first-ever trophy win for the provincial side, denying Ajax the chance of doing the league and cup double.

The game was stopped just after the start for half-an-hour as fireworks and smoke bombs damaged the pitch and set an advertising board alight.

The game resumed long enough for Ricardo van Rhijn to head home a corner and put Ajax ahead, prompting another volley of missiles thrown by Ajax supporters gathered behind their own goal.

The players were taken off by the officials as Ajax coach Frank de Boer went over to the supporters to ask them to behave.

Club director Edwin van der Sar took to the public address to appeal for reason.

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