The Go Ahead Eagles are on cloud nine after clinching their first Dutch Cup title in 92 years. The Eredivisie seventh-place finishers have now won four major trophies. Their cabinet includes championships from 1916/17, 1921/22, 1929/30, and 1932/33. The team’s latest victory came after a nail-biting penalty shootout against AZ Alkmaar.
A Thrilling Match
The final against AZ Alkmaar was intense. Alexandre Penetra didn’t play, but he was part of the team’s journey. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Parrott, a former Tottenham player, scored the first goal from a penalty in the 54th minute. Deijl equalized in the 90th+9 minute, sending the game to penalties.
The penalty shootout was a nail-biter. The G.A. Eagles scored all four penalties. AZ Alkmaar missed two, sealing their fate. The final score was 4-2 in favor of the Eagles.
Road to Victory
The Eagles’ path to the title was impressive. They beat PSV, Noordwijk, Twente, and Sparta Rotterdam. AZ Alkmaar had a tough journey too. They defeated Heracles, Quick Boys, Ajax, and Groningen.
The two finalists are neck and neck in the Eredivisie standings with 46 points. AZ is sixth, and the Eagles are seventh. The team’s win was celebrated by fans.
𝐆𝐎 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐑!!!!!!!!!! ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/30hisQQuSr
— Go Ahead Eagles 🦅 (@GAEagles) April 21, 2025
The team’s history and recent win show their strength in Dutch football.