A moment to remember for life! Modest Go Ahead Eagles win the Dutch Cup for the first time in history
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Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Today in the Netherlands, the national cup final took place, ending in a true sensation.
Details: For the first time in their history, the modest club Go Ahead Eagles have become the Dutch Cup winners.
In the decisive match, the team from the city of Deventer played to a 1-1 draw in regular time against AZ Alkmaar, and they proved stronger in the penalty shootout with a score of 4-2.
Previously, Go Ahead Eagles had only reached the final once, losing to Feyenoord in the 1964/65 season.
Victory in the Dutch Cup guarantees Go Ahead Eagles a spot in the Europa League next season. In the Eredivisie, this team currently holds the seventh position.
Reminder: Today, Leeds and Burnley have officially returned to the English Premier League.