ASSEN, Netherlands (March 28, 2026) (Interstat) — ACV opened its Tweede Divisie campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over GVVV on Saturday, scoring twice in the final half-hour to overturn a deficit and defy pre-match projections at Sportpark ICT Specialist.

The visitors, GVVV, entered the match as slight favorites according to Interstat’s ELO system, which gave them a 51.40 percent probability to win. The data firm’s game simulator had also predicted a high-scoring 2-2 draw. For much of the contest, a GVVV victory seemed the more likely outcome as ACV struggled to break down a disciplined defensive setup.

The match remained scoreless through the first hour, with neither side able to create clear-cut chances. The breakthrough finally came in the 60th minute, and it fell to the visitors. GVVV substitute Ilias Latif, who had just entered the fray, made an immediate impact by finding the net to give his team a 1-0 lead. The goal forced ACV to commit more numbers forward in search of an equalizer.

ACV’s pressure eventually told in the 90th minute. The crucial play was orchestrated by another substitute, as ACV’s Quiermo Dumay provided the assist on the tying goal. The finish was applied by forward Gijs Jasper, who slotted home to send the home supporters into raptures and level the score at 1-1 deep into second-half stoppage time.

The drama was not finished. Mere moments after the restart following the equalizer, ACV completed a stunning turnaround. Luca Broers secured all three points for the home side with a goal in the 90th minute, capitalizing on the chaotic momentum to clinch a 2-1 victory.

The frantic conclusion also included a disciplinary note, as ACV’s Quiermo Dumay received a yellow card in the second minute of added time, just after his assist.

The result gives ACV a perfect start to the league season, moving its Tweede Divisie record to one win and no losses. Their overall record across all competitions also stands at one win and no losses. For GVVV, the defeat marks a disappointing beginning, as they now hold a record of no wins and one loss in both the league and overall competitive play.

The match served as an early-season statement for ACV, which overcame a late one-goal hole to secure a victory that statistical models had largely forecasted for their opponents.