Quick Boys’ dream of advancing in the TOTO KNVB Beker ended once again as they faced AZ Alkmaar, who secured a 3-1 victory during their quarterfinal clash on January 17, 2025. With this defeat, the Katwijk club is halted at the quarterfinal stage, much like last season when they faced the same opponent.
The match started under the anticipation of exciting action, particularly due to Quick Boys’ remarkable run where they had already knocked out three Eredivisie clubs: Almere City, Fortuna Sittard, and SC Heerenveen. Their momentum, paired with the fact they had nothing to lose, made for the possibility of yet another upset. Early on, it seemed as though they could give AZ trouble, especially when they drew level just before halftime.
During the initial half-hour of play, Quick Boys looked sharp, forcing AZ to the backfoot with two attempts on goal. Yet it was Jayden Addai who opened the scoring when he intercepted the ball due to a glaring error by the Quick Boys defense. With no hesitation, he struck the ball past goalkeeper Lars Jansen, bringing the score to 1-0.
Just as the match appeared to be firmly under AZ's control, Quick Boys equalized just before the half-time whistle. A slick offensive play orchestrated by Ravalino Junte culminated with Patrick Brouwer, who skillfully dashed past the AZ defense to slot the ball home and leave the score tied at 1-1.
After halftime, AZ began to assert their dominance as they capitalized on their chances. A pivotal moment arrived when Chima Bosman fouled Mayckel Lahdo inside the box. While referee Bas Nijhuis initially decided against awarding the penalty, he changed his mind after consulting the VAR. This led to Troy Parrott stepping up to take the spot-kick for AZ, where he coolly converted, pushing the score to 2-1.
Despite Quick Boys trying to claw their way back, the momentum swung heavily against them. Kees Smit secured the win for AZ with another goal during injury time, sealing the 3-1 result and solidifying AZ Alkmaar’s spot among the last four teams competing for the Beker. The defeat left Quick Boys and their supporters with mixed emotions—pride for their past performance but disappointment at being unable to progress any farther.
The match highlighted the resilience and fighting spirit of Quick Boys and showcased AZ’s ability to adapt under pressure. AZ will now join teams like Go Ahead Eagles, PSV, and Heracles Almelo as they move forward to the semifinals of the KNVB Beker, where they will look to reclaim the trophy.
Fans are eager to see how the tournament plays out, with the draw for the semifinals scheduled to take place soon. The atmosphere surrounding the cup remains electric, and the resilience displayed by amateur sides like Quick Boys continues to inspire, proving time and again their capacity to put forth excellent performances against more established opponents.