Cup sensation: Go Ahead Eagles celebrate the first title after 92 years!

Cup sensation: Go Ahead Eagles celebrate the first title after 92 years!

On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, the Go Ahead Eagles Deventer won a historical triumph by winning the Dutch Cup, also known as KNVB Cup. This marks the first title for the club in its 123 years in club history. So far, the last great success was the national championship, which was won in 1917, 1922, 1930 and 1933. This year the Eagles were against AZ Alkmaar in the final, which was last won in 2013. The kick -off took place at 5:00 p.m. Uk.

In an exciting game, the Eagles had to accept a deficit when Parrot converted a penalty for AZ Alkmaar in the 54th minute. But in the dramatic final phase, Deijl was able to save the Go Ahead Eagles in the extension after he equalized in the 90th+8 minute. In the subsequent penalty shootout, the Eagles showed their nerve strength and won 4: 2. The celebrated goalkeeper de Buser became the hero of the game by parrying two crucial shots by Lahdo and Buurmester.

A long dry spell is over

With this victory, the Go Ahead Eagles ended a dry spell of 92 years without winning the title. The club was founded in December 1902 and has experienced numerous ups and downs since its foundation. This achievement enables the Eagles to qualify for the UEFA Europa League in the coming year and thus take part in an international competition.

The KNVB Cup has a long history that goes back to 1898 when the competition was first decided. The first winner was Rap Amsterdam, who won the final in 1899. The development of the cup competition traditionally is of great importance in Dutch football. In particular, since the seasonal design, which was institutionalized by the national association of professional football in the Netherlands in 1954, many clubs have tried for the title. The cup winner has been qualifying for the European Cup winner's European Cup since 1960, and after its abolition the KNVB Cup winner competes in the UEFA Europa League, which further increases the importance of the cup victory.

The celebrations after the victory this year were not only shaped by joy, but also by tradition. Players of the Go Ahead Eagles celebrated in green bathrobes, a common practice in Dutch football. This small gesture emphasizes the special character of the cup victory and creates a festive atmosphere under the fan.

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