SteDoCo produced a dominant attacking display to defeat FC Gravenzande 3-1 in the Netherlands Derde Divisie on 30 May 2026. The home side capitalised on a lively start and never looked back, earning a crucial three points in front of their own fans.

Fast start pays off

SteDoCo took control inside the first ten minutes. A well‑worked corner was met by centre‑back Jasper de Vries, who powered a header past the goalkeeper to open the scoring. The early goal settled any nerves and allowed SteDoCo to dictate the tempo.

Gravenzande struggled to find their rhythm, and the home side doubled their lead just before the half‑hour mark. A quick break down the left ended with a precise cross that forward Thijs van der Heijden volleyed home from close range. The visitors managed to pull one back before half‑time through a tapped‑in finish from Dennis Verbeek following a defensive mix‑up, making it 2-1 at the break.

Second‑half control

Any hopes of a Gravenzande comeback were extinguished early in the second half. A swift counter‑attack in the 53rd minute saw midfielder Lukas de Wit curl a precise shot into the top corner from the edge of the box, restoring SteDoCo’s two‑goal cushion. The hosts then managed the game expertly, limiting Gravenzande to long‑range efforts that never truly threatened.

Key performers

• Thijs van der Heijden – A constant menace in the attacking third, his goal and overall movement kept the Gravenzande defence on edge.
• Jasper de Vries – Solid at the back and dangerous from set pieces, his opener set the tone.
• Lukas de Wit – His third‑goal strike was a moment of individual brilliance, and he controlled the midfield throughout.

Table implications

With this win, SteDoCo climb to fifth in the Derde Divisie standings, closing the gap to the top four to just three points. FC Gravenzande remain in mid‑table, now seven points adrift of the playoff positions, and will need a strong run in their remaining matches to stay in contention.