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Third-tier SC Genemuiden eliminated FC Dordrecht from the KNVB Cup with a 3-2 home win at Sportpark De Wetering. Supporters entered the pitch after the first-round upset over the club from two divisions higher.
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FC Utrecht won 2-1 away to FC Twente in the Eredivisie. Daouda Weidmann put Twente ahead, but Ángel Alarcón scored twice after half-time for Utrecht. The match was briefly stopped after cups were thrown onto the pitch. It was FC Twente’s first home league defeat of the season and left the club fifth after nine rounds, rather than moving into the top three. Goalkeeper Sergio Padt, making his Eredivisie return for Utrecht, made several late saves to preserve the result.
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Third-division Excelsior'31 of Rijssen eliminated Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag in the first round of the KNVB Cup. The match ended 1-1 after extra time before Excelsior'31 won the penalty shootout 6-5; ADO defender Sekou Sylla missed the decisive penalty, according to one report. The sold-out match drew more than 3,000 spectators, and Excelsior'31 advances to the second round.
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Second-tier Kloetinge were eliminated from the KNVB Cup after losing 2-0 at home to Eredivisie side SC Cambuur. Cambuur scored early and added a second goal late in the match. Kloetinge played with 10 men after Steve Schalkwijk was sent off. Despite the defeat, the home side made it difficult for Cambuur to extend their lead, and goalkeeper Matthew Lentink kept the score at 1-0 for more than 90 minutes.
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Excelsior Maassluis was due to host SC Heerenveen in the first round of the KNVB Cup. Excelsior Maassluis is coached by Geert Arend Roorda, a former SC Heerenveen player. The scheduled 21:00 kick-off had not yet taken place because of confetti on the pitch. The match is still awaiting a start.