AZ and Ajax can reach the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup tonight. AZ will meet RKC in Waalwijk, Ajax will receive Vitesse in Amsterdam. Both duels start at 7 p.m. and can be followed live in an extra radio broadcast by NH Sport.
AZ has almost twice as many points in the competition as RKC and is the big favorite in advance. Nevertheless, the Alkmaarders will not underestimate RKC. At the start of the season, Michiel Kramer made sure that AZ with the tail between the legs (1-0) took the bus home.
In the previous rounds, AZ consecutively beaten Heracles Almelo (4-1) and FC Twente (1-2)† RKC won against Willem II (3-0), Harkemase Boys (0-5) and ADO Den Haag (4-2). An extra period was called for in the last game. The kick-off at RKC – AZ is at 7 p.m. Erik-Jan Brinkman and Edward Dekker provide the match commentary.
Ajax – Vitesse
Ajax – Vitesse will also start at 7 p.m. in the Johan Cruijff Arena, a repeat of last season’s cup final. Ajax won that meeting 2-1†
The team of coach Erik ten Hag will hit it this season with the draw, because in the previous two rounds the team from Amsterdam encountered an amateur team, also at home. Barendrecht kept the damage limited (4-0)but Excelsior Maassluis was played completely drunk (9-0)†
Vitesse also didn’t stand a chance in the competition earlier this season and lost 5-0 in the Arena. In the cup tournament, the current number six in the Eredivisie was too strong for Sparta Rotterdam (2-1) and DVS’33 (2-0). Reporter Frank van der Meijden will keep you informed about the progress of Ajax – Vitesse.
Semi finals
PSV was the first club to qualify for the semi-finals last night. The Eindhoven team won 4-0 against NAC Breda. In addition to RKC – AZ and Ajax – Vitesse, the quarterfinals between NEC and Go Ahead Eagles are scheduled for Thursday. The semifinals will be played in early March. The final of the KNVB Cup is on Sunday 17 April.
NH Sport will be there tonight from 7pm to 10pm!