The tension in the Kitchen Champion Division rises to unprecedented heights on Friday evening. Will Willem II manage to secure promotion to the Eredivisie? The Tricolores have the best credentials. But can they also make it happen?
The penultimate round of play is scheduled for the Kitchen Champion Division. And they will be the competitions of truth. Willem II (75 points), Roda JC (72 points) and FC Groningen (71 points) have a chance of direct promotion.
These are the scenarios for Willem II:
Do not lose
The Tilburg team awaits a tough away match against FC Dordrecht, the number four in the rankings, on Friday evening. Willem II must not lose. A draw or a win is enough to promote to the Eredivisie. Willem II was relegated from the Eredivisie in 2022 and can return to the highest level.
Championship?
It can also be a double party on the other side of the Moerdijk Bridge. In the event of a draw or victory, Willem II can even take the championship back on the bus to Tilburg.
The team of Belgian trainer Peter Maes is dependent on the results of competitors Roda JC and FC Groningen. Roda JC plays at home against SC Cambuur and FC Groningen plays away against Telstar.
When is that party?
If Willem II wins a promotion place and the championship against FC Dordrecht on Friday evening, the supporters will undoubtedly celebrate exuberantly at the stadium. Omroep Brabant will broadcast the party live via a stream on TV, web, app and Facebook.
If all doomsday scenarios become reality, Willem II always has an ace up its sleeve: the home match against Telstar on Friday, May 10. In that case, a draw should be enough to uncork the champagne bottle.
If that still doesn’t work, promotion can always be enforced through the play-offs.
Live stream
In the event of promotion, the players are festively welcomed at their own stadium after returning from Dordrecht. Omroep Brabant will broadcast the party live via a stream on TV, web, app and Facebook.
Omroep Brabant will also keep you informed of all the news about the match in a live blog on the website throughout the evening.
