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Netherlands round-up: Den Bosch close to safety

Sunday, May 12, 2002

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FC Den Bosch enjoyed a 3-0 win over SC Cambuur Leeuwarden in their Eredivisie play-off.

Eredivisie side FC Den Bosch got their campaign to stay in the top flight off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over SC Cambuur Leeuwarden today.

Top of the pile
They top Group A following the victory, which maintains their 100 per cent record. Fabian de Freitas opened the scoring in the eighth minute, Koen van de Laak added a second after 29 minutes and a 90th-minute penalty by Jan Michels capped the win.

Late strike
RBC Roosendaal, relegated last season, also made it two wins out of two with a 2-0 win over Emmen. Danny den Ouden scored their first and Damien Hertog wrapped up matters in the last minute.

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