VEENENDAAL, Netherlands (March 14, 2026) (Interstat) — RKAV Volendam opened its Tweede Divisie season with a 3-1 comeback victory over GVVV on Saturday at Sportpark Panhuis, defying pregame projections.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 win for GVVV, which held a 75.4% win probability. The hosts took a brief lead when GVVV substitute Daan Steur scored in the 66th minute.

Volendam responded swiftly. Substitute Roy Tol equalized just three minutes later and netted the decisive go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute, finishing with a brace. Defender Tariq Dilrosun sealed the win moments later with another 82nd-minute strike. GVVV forward Ilias Latif scored a consolation goal immediately after.

Volendam’s Quiermo Dumay, Patrick Plugboer and Daan Sier each recorded an assist. Dumay, Plugboer and Sier also received yellow cards in the second half. Volendam begins the league campaign 1-0, while GVVV starts 0-1.