

Full-Time: VV DOVO 1–4 SV Huizen
SV Huizen produced a dominant display away from home to thrash VV DOVO 4–1 in the Netherlands Derde Divisie on 9 May 2026. The victory maintains Huizen’s momentum in the top half of the table, while DOVO’s survival worries deepen with just three matchdays remaining.
Match Overview
Huizen started brightly and were ahead inside ten minutes when forward Jordi van der Hoek finished a swift counter‑attack. DOVO struggled to cope with Huizen’s pace on the wings, and by half‑time the visitors had added two more goals – a header from Tom Kooij and a long‑range effort from Dylan de Braal. DOVO pulled one back from a penalty just after the restart, but Huizen restored their three‑goal cushion midway through the second half.
Key Moments
- 8' – Huizen goal (0–1): Van der Hoek slotted home after a rapid break.
- 27' – Huizen goal (0–2): Kooij headed in from a corner.
- 43' – Huizen goal (0–3): De Braal’s thunderbolt from 30 yards.
- 52' – DOVO goal (1–3): Michaël de Jong converted a penalty.
- 68' – Huizen goal (1–4): Substitute Rens van der Velden tapped in from close range.
Tactical Story
Huizen’s high press and quick transitions overwhelmed DOVO’s back three. The visitors exploited space between the lines, while DOVO’s midfield lacked mobility. Despite pulling a goal back, DOVO never looked capable of mounting a serious comeback.
Standout Players
- Jordi van der Hoek (Huizen): A goal and two assists; his pace was a constant menace.
- Dylan de Braal (Huizen): Scored a spectacular long‑range goal and dictated play from midfield.
Table Impact
Huizen rise to 8th place with 44 points, while DOVO drop to 15th place on 27 points, now only three points above the relegation zone. With matches against promotion‑chasing sides to come, DOVO face a desperate fight to stay in the Derde Divisie.