# KNVB Cup tournament progression > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/knvb-cup-tournament-progression > Updated: 2026-10-27T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The KNVB Cup has seen a mix of upsets and competitive victories. In earlier matches, second-class league leaders HBOK and TSC were eliminated from the tournament following losses to lower-tier opponents LSVV and Wieldrecht. In subsequent action, Willem II advanced to the second round after a 4-3 victory against Helmond Sport, a match characterized by a notable overhead kick goal and a red card. Additionally, FC Den Bosch secured a 5-3 win over Rijnsburgse Boys in a contest featuring multiple lead changes. Recent opening round results highlighted further significant upsets by amateur and lower-division sides. Excelsior ’31, competing in the Third Division, secured a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag following a 1-1 draw through extra time. RKC Waalwijk also advanced past BVV Barendrecht via a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Other notable performances included a dominant 5-0 win for Go Ahead Eagles against Koninklijke HFC, while Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Almere City. De Graafschap was eliminated from the tournament following a 1-0 loss to Roda JC Kerkrade. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: KNVB Cup: Upsets and victories in first round The KNVB Cup first round saw major upsets, including Excelsior ’31 defeating ADO Den Haag on penalties, while Go Ahead Eagles secured a dominant 5-0 win. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knvb-beker-willem-ii-and-fc-den-bosch-advance-in-cup-action ### 2026-10-18: Dutch football clubs HBOK and TSC eliminated from KNVB Cup Second-class league leaders HBOK and TSC have been eliminated from the KNVB Cup following losses to lower-tier sides LSVV and Wieldrecht. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-football-clubs-hbok-and-tsc-eliminated-from-knvb-cup --- Cite as: KNVB Cup tournament progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/knvb-cup-tournament-progression