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RKC was set to host FC Volendam at the Mandemakers Stadium on Sunday, at the start of the second period. The Waalwijk side, coached by Sander German, wanted to end its winless run after inconsistent results and performances. Both teams were described as having strong ambitions, with the match scheduled to start at 12:15.
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Almere City beat FC Eindhoven 3-0 at home in the final round of the first period of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. Emmanuel Poku opened the scoring in the 12th minute, Milan de Haan added a long-range goal before half-time, and James Lawrence headed in the third from De Haan’s corner after an hour. Marley Dors missed a penalty while the score was 1-0.
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FC Den Bosch were due to host TOP Oss at De Vliert in the derby that opened the second period of the Kitchen Champion Division. FC Den Bosch coach Bart Schreuder said he was looking forward to the match, for which extra loudspeakers and lighting had been installed around the pitch to enhance the atmosphere. The match was set to be the first between the clubs in three years to admit away supporters. TOP Oss were allocated 100 places in the away section.
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Heracles Almelo secured the first-period title in the Kitchen Champion Division by beating RKC Waalwijk 3-0 at home. Tristan van Gilst converted a penalty in the second half, before Damon Mirani and Manny Rodriguez added the other goals. Captain Sem Scheperman received the Bronze Shield after the match. The title assures Heracles of a place in the end-of-season play-offs. Coach Vincent Heilmann described it as an intermediate step toward the club’s main aim of promotion. A later report said Heilmann also received the Bronze Shield for best coach.