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.