Overview
- The final in Rotterdam on Sunday gives NEC a shot at a first KNVB Cup after five previous defeats in the title game.
- Thousands of supporters are heading to De Kuip, with more than 200 buses expected according to singer Michiel Kok.
- Kok’s fan-contest winner “Wij gaan naar de Kuip” serves as the travel anthem and includes voices of RN7 reporters in the track.
- Omroep Gelderland runs liveblogs from 10:00, TV Gelderland goes live at 16:00, and RN7 carries radio commentary throughout the match.
- Captain Tjaronn Chery, 37, could become the oldest scorer in a Dutch cup final if he scores, topping a Johan Cruyff benchmark.