Overview
- KNVB will file a cassation appeal to the Hoge Raad against the Gerechtshof decision that restored Vitesse’s professional license, citing the interests of professional football.
- Vitesse exited the KNVB Cup on penalties at Katwijk after a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper Stan van Bladeren saving three spot-kicks in a 4-3 shootout.
- NEC confirmed Jasper Cillessen will start Thursday’s cup tie at Rijnsburgse Boys for his first appearance of the season following his March perforated bowel injury.
- FC Den Bosch eliminated ADO Den Haag on penalties after the match was halted for crowd trouble and the away section was cleared before play resumed.
- De Graafschap wore yellow due to a kit clash and lost 4-2 at GVVV in their KNVB Cup match.