KNVB Cup: Upsets and victories in first round

The opening round of the KNVB Cup featured several significant results, including major upsets by amateur and lower-division sides. Excelsior ’31, playing in the Third Division, secured a dramatic victory over Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag, winning 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through extra time.

Other notable results included RKC Waalwijk advancing past BVV Barendrecht following a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. In contrast, Go Ahead Eagles delivered a dominant performance, defeating Koninklijke HFC 5-0. Telstar also suffered a home defeat, losing 0-2 to Almere City.

In a high-scoring encounter, Willem II secured their first win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Helmond Sport, highlighted by a spectacular overhead kick from Devin Haen. De Graafschap was eliminated from the tournament following a 1-0 loss to Roda JC Kerkrade.