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In-Form De Graafschap Head to ADO Den Haag as Nijmegen Devils Seal Cup Final Spot

Coach Marinus Dijkhuizen restores Jevon Simons to the starting lineup, with Arjen van der Heide likely to begin on the bench after missing training.

Overview

  • De Graafschap ride a four-match league winning streak into Tuesday’s trip to leaders ADO, with Dijkhuizen saying they can win if they show bravery on the ball.
  • Dijkhuizen plans no further changes to his side, bringing back Simons and likely easing new father Van der Heide into a substitute role after his absence on Monday.
  • The coach credits improved finishing and fewer errors for the surge in form, noting an average of three goals across the last four matches.
  • Nijmegen Devils booked a national cup final berth by defeating Leeuwarden 4-2 at home and 7-1 away, with a final against Geleen or HIJS Den Haag to come after their last cup win in 2019.
  • Gian van Veen retained the U23 world darts crown by beating Beau Greaves 6-3 in Minehead, where Greaves became the first woman to reach the final; regionally, Dynamo’s men lost 3-1 to SSS, Dynamo’s women won 3-0, and Orion Stars stayed top with a 3-1 win at Huizen.