24 May 2017 | 12:53 PM UTC
Denmark: Danish Cup Final match in Copenhagen May 25
The Danish Cup Final match will be played in Copenhagen on May 25; expect large crowds and localized traffic disruptions
Event
The Danish Cup Final soccer match will be held in Copenhagen on Thursday, May 25, at 17:00 (local time). Groups of fans are planning to gather in the city prior to the match at Parken Stadium, in Østerbro. According to officials, over 38,000 spectators are expected to travel to the stadium to watch the match. An estimated 10,000 supporters of Brøndby IF are planning to gather at Kongens Nytorv at 13:00 and walk past the United States Embassy on the way to the stadium around 14:00.
Increased security measures are to be anticipated in central Copenhagen and Østerbro from 12:00 through the evening, particularly in light of the May 22 terrorist attack that occurred at a concert in Manchester, England. Crowded conditions on public transportation and localized traffic disruptions around the stadium are also to be anticipated. Isolated clashes between supporters of rival teams or with security forces may occur.
Context
FC Copenhagen will play Brøndby IF in the final. Fans of the two teams have clashed in the past.
Advice
Individuals are advised to plan for traffic disruptions and report any suspicious objects or activity to the relevant authorities.
