CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, Netherlands (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectations, SV Roda JC delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over VV Capelle on Tuesday in the first round of the KNVB Beker Women’s tournament at Sportpark ’t Slot.

The result defied pregame projections, which heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 4-0 win for VV Capelle, and its ELO rating system gave Capelle a 60.5 percent probability of victory. Instead, the visiting Roda JC squad authored a comprehensive upset, led by a prolific offensive outburst from its substitutes.

The match turned decisively in the first half. SV Roda JC’s Iman Griffith, entering the game as a substitute, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The lead was doubled just 12 minutes later when fellow substitute Jack Cooper Love found the net, sending the visitors into halftime with a 2-0 advantage.

The second half saw Roda JC further cement its dominance. Griffith struck again in the 56th minute to complete a brace, extending the lead to three. Substitute Joey Müller added a fourth goal in the 69th minute, and Love capped the performance with his second goal of the evening to bring the total to five.

VV Capelle managed a lone consolation goal against the rampant visitors, but were otherwise overwhelmed. The final score of 5-1 marked a triumphant start to the cup campaign for SV Roda JC and a disappointing beginning for the home side.

With the win, SV Roda JC begins its KNVB Beker Women’s campaign with one win and no losses. The team’s overall record across all competitions also improves to one win and no losses. VV Capelle starts the tournament with a record of no wins and one loss, mirroring its overall season record.

The victory was built on the exceptional contributions from Roda JC’s bench, with Griffith and Love each scoring twice and Müller adding a single goal. The performance ensures SV Roda JC’s advancement to the next round of the Netherlands’ premier women’s cup competition, organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association.