Go Ahead chief calls for automatic 3-0 loss after abandoned matches
Jan Willem van Dop wants tougher sporting sanctions when supporter misconduct forces a game to be abandoned, following the disruption of Go Ahead Eagles’ visit to FC Utrecht.
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Jan Willem van Dop wants tougher sporting sanctions when supporter misconduct forces a game to be abandoned, following the disruption of Go Ahead Eagles’ visit to FC Utrecht.
Goalkeeper Jort Borgmans escaped punishment after colliding with Emmanuel Owen outside his area, with the referee instead awarding Eindhoven a free-kick.

Mark Otten was left in disbelief after Emmanuel Owen was penalised despite being brought down by FC Eindhoven goalkeeper Jort Borgmans.

Emmanuel Owen appeared to be brought down while advancing towards an empty net, but referee Joshua Kuipers awarded FC Eindhoven the free-kick.
Felicia de Zeeuw’s late penalty earned NAC Women a point, while the Breda club recorded victories at under-19, under-17, under-16, under-14 and under-13 level.

The coach altered his system against Go Ahead Eagles, while the club hierarchy defended its long-term direction amid supporter unrest.
The Eredivisie fixture will resume behind closed doors after fireworks and cups were thrown onto the pitch at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Saturday’s Eredivisie game at De Galgenwaard was stopped twice before officials called it off with Go Ahead leading 3-1.

The interrupted match at De Galgenwaard will continue on Tuesday afternoon with Go Ahead holding a 3-1 lead.
PSV, FC Utrecht and NAC Breda have also completed signings, while Ajax may still move for another midfielder and Feyenoord could lose Jordan Lotomba.
Supporters can buy seats for games against Telstar, ADO Den Haag and PSV, with sales for the FC Utrecht fixture opening on 1 September.

Four Alkmaar players earned places in the selection after the fourth round, while PSV’s Sergiño Dest was included for the second consecutive week.

The 27-year-old Croatian returns to the Netherlands after Utrecht agreed a loan deal with Norwich City that includes an option to buy.

Guus Til scored twice in PSV’s 6-1 win at FC Utrecht, but AZ attacker Ro-Zangelo Daal earned the highest rating of the round.

Bosz retains the side that beat FC Groningen 5-1, while the hosts bring Guus Offerhaus into their defence.

The forward makes another temporary move after spending the first half of 2026 with Telstar and will reunite with coach Anthony Correia.

The joint academy begins its competitive programme on Saturday, with the Under-21 side hosting Feyenoord and the Under-13s entering an international tournament in Zutphen.

The Belgian club reportedly need to pay around €2 million plus bonuses for the central defender, who is open to a move.

The 39-year-old free agent will work with Utrecht’s squad while helping younger players, although the club has not indicated that a contract is under consideration.

Jack Cooper-Love struck a hat-trick as Emmen overturned an early deficit to win 6-4 in Amsterdam, while Jong AZ and Vitesse also collected away victories.
The champions earned a narrow victory in the second round, while AZ and NEC each scored four goals away from home.

The AZ striker appeared to suggest his team-mate is leaving before retreating from the claim, while Leeroy Echteld stopped short of confirming an imminent transfer.

The AZ striker suggested his Irish team-mate was leaving Alkmaar after Saturday’s 4-1 win at FC Utrecht, before quickly attempting to retract his comments.

The Dutch outlet used its live football page to look back on the evening’s Eredivisie programme, while PSV’s match received separate rolling coverage.
The analyst believes Luciano Valente can thrive as captain and sees Gjivai Zechiël’s development following a similar path to former Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kökçü.

The 18-year-old, named after former striker Roy Makaay, has committed his future to Bayern after previously attracting FC Utrecht and FC Groningen.

Up to 400 away tickets will be available for the Keuken Kampioen Divisie fixture on Monday 24 August, with the venue dependent on travelling support.

Ajax, Feyenoord, Groningen and Heerenveen all opened with Sunday victories, while PSV were held at home by Fortuna Sittard.

Bayer Leverkusen have not yet released the on-loan striker for the next stage of his spell in Utrecht, while illness has also depleted Anthony Correia’s squad.