Staphorst 4-0 HSC 21 Brein – Derde Divisie, 9 May 2026
Staphorst delivered a dominant performance on home turf, thrashing HSC 21 Brein 4-0 at Sportpark Staphorst. The result keeps the home side firmly in the promotion chase in the Netherlands Derde Divisie, while leaving the visitors deep in relegation trouble.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Staphorst imposed themselves with high pressing and quick transitions. They took the lead inside the first ten minutes when central midfielder Jelle van der Werff swept home a cut‑back from the right. The hosts doubled their advantage before the half‑hour mark through a powerful header from captain Mark van den Berg after a pinpoint corner. HSC 21 Brein struggled to create clear chances, their only real effort coming from a long‑range shot that sailed over the bar.

Second‑Half Momentum

Staphorst continued to dominate after the break. Winger Thomas de Vries made it 3‑0 in the 53rd minute, cutting inside from the left and firing into the far corner. The fourth goal arrived midway through the half, substitute striker Koen van der Velde slotting home after a defensive mix‑up. HSC 21 Brein’s frustrations boiled over, with two yellow cards in the final quarter of an hour.

Standings Impact

• Staphorst climbs to fourth place, now just two points behind the top three with the season reaching its climax.
• HSC 21 Brein remain in the relegation zone, their goal difference worsening considerably.

The victory extends Staphorst’s unbeaten run at home to seven matches, a record that could prove decisive in the fight for a promotion playoff spot.