Willem II clinches Eredivisie promotion after penalty shootout over FC Volendam

Willem II secured a place in next season's Eredivisie by defeating FC Volendam in a dramatic promotion playoff. After a 120‑minute match that ended 2‑1 in Willem II’s favour, the game was decided by penalties. Willem II’s goalkeeper saved Nordin Bukala’s spot‑kick and then converted the decisive penalty, giving the Tilburg club the victory and promotion.

Key moments included early goals from Siegert Baartmans and Finn Stam for Willem II, a strike by Yannick Leliendal for Volendam, and a disallowed equaliser by Robert Mühren after a VAR review. The win ends Willem II’s one‑year absence from the Dutch top flight.