SC Cambuur Leeuwarden secured an important 2-1 away victory over ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands Eerste Divisie on January 17, 2026. In a match at the Cars Jeans Stadion, the visitors from Leeuwarden showed their quality to overcome a tough opponent on their own patch. ADO Den Haag took an early lead, putting Cambuur under immediate pressure. However, the visitors responded brilliantly, scoring twice before halftime to turn the match completely on its head. The second half was a tense affair, but Cambuur's defense held firm to secure a vital three points in the promotion race. This result dented ADO Den Haag's playoff hopes while providing a significant boost to Cambuur's automatic promotion aspirations. The Cambuur manager highlighted his team's mental strength, and the ADO coach criticized his side's defensive lapses after a positive start. The lineups featured two experienced squads, but it was Cambuur's clinical edge in front of goal that proved decisive.