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Utrecht Court to Review Eagles’ 6-0 Win Over NAC

5/2/2026

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  • Utrecht court will decide Monday whether to overturn Go Ahead Eagles’ 6-0 win over NAC Breda.
  • NAC Breda says defender Dean James was ineligible after gaining Indonesian citizenship in March 2025, ending his Dutch nationality.
  • The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) refused a replay, warning a NAC win could affect over 200 matches, including 133 Eredivisie games.
  • Ajax, Feyenoord and TOP Oss have also filed legal challenges over similar eligibility cases.