Vitesse Arnhem won their first ever competition in their entire 125 year history as striker Ricky van Wolswinkel scored twice to beat AZ 2-0 and win the KNVB Beker.
- By Michael Statham
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In terms of the Eredivisie, fifth played sixth in a closely matched contest, but it was AZ who made the early running. Derrick Luckassen smashed the bar from an early free-kick whilst Wout Weghorst fired wide when well placed.
Vitesse endured a quiet first-half as forwards found themselves often isolated, but the second-half was to read a different stroy as a higher tempo opened the game up.
AZ came close from a corner with twenty minutes left, but it was the Arnhem side who struck first with Vitesse supporter van Wolfswinkel meeting Milot Rashica’s cross to nod his team in front.
81' ⚽ GOAL! Van Wolfswinkel 0-1.#vitesse #azvit#vanwolfswinkel #knvbbeker#bekerfinale #cupfinal pic.twitter.com/uJ9oRn0Ugp
— Dutch Goals And More (@DutchGoalsAMore) April 30, 2017
Shortly after, the striker made it two with a fine finish.
88' ⚽ GOAL! Van Wolfswinkel 0-2.#vitesse #azvit#vanwolfswinkel #knvbbeker#bekerfinale #cupfinal pic.twitter.com/vRMCmBEcGP
— Dutch Goals And More (@DutchGoalsAMore) April 30, 2017
The two goals ensured Vitesse won the Dutch Cup and will play in the Europa League group stage next season.
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What competition did they win?
KNVB Cup