Amateur side Excelsior'31 eliminated Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag from the KNVB-beker, in a result De Telegraaf described as a humiliation for the professional team. The cup tie was played in Rijssen, and AD.nl called it a major upset. Tubantia published a photo series of the match.
The evening produced heavy scorelines across the competition, according to De Telegraaf. NOS reported that Willem II and Eindhoven both scored what it described as world-class goals, with Willem II finally winning again after a difficult run. RKC also moved on, progressing after a penalty shootout, NU reported.
For ADO Den Haag, the loss means an early exit from the national cup at the hands of an amateur opponent, a setback that dominated Dutch football coverage on Tuesday night. For Excelsior'31, the win over a top-flight club stands as the standout result of the round.
The KNVB-beker continues with the next round of fixtures, where the remaining amateur sides will look to repeat Excelsior'31's feat against professional opposition.
