HZVV were beaten 0:4 by Frisia in the first preliminary round of the KNVB Cup on September 1, 2026. The visitors made no mistake in securing their place in the next stage. It was a straightforward evening for the away side.
There were no goals from the hosts, and no moments that suggested they might turn things around. Frisia were in control from the opening whistle and saw the result through to the end. The scoreline reflected the difference in quality on display.
By then, HZVV had already shown signs of vulnerability in their recent games. They had lost 1:5 to Excelsior Maassluis in September 2025 and were beaten 0:8 by Emmen in July 2024. Those results painted a picture of a club struggling to find consistency.
This defeat added to that pattern. A four-goal margin in a cup tie at home is never easy to swallow. The hosts had nothing to lose, yet they offered little resistance.
Frisia now move forward with momentum. The result puts them one step closer to deeper waters in the competition. For HZVV, another heavy loss joins a growing list of disappointments.