Marco van Basten's acrobatic goal for Ajax against FC Den Bosch at De Meer was recalled 40 years later. Van Basten turned in a cross from Jan Wouters and sent the ball into the top corner via the inside of the post. Ajax coach Johan Cruijff said at the time that he had not remembered attempting such a move himself, while praising both the turn and the finish.

Former FC Den Bosch goalkeeper Jan van Grinsven said he found the goal frustrating at the time, though he regarded it as unstoppable. He said FC Den Bosch had been the better side in the second half but had not taken its chances. Van Grinsven also recalled coach Theo de Jong initially asking whether he could have saved the shot before agreeing that it was beyond reach.