

Quick Boys announced themselves in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 demolition of RKAV Volendam in the Netherlands Tweede Divisie on 15 August 2026. The Katwijk-based club produced a near-perfect home performance, combining relentless attacking pressure with a disciplined defensive display that left their opponents without a single answer.
One-sided affair at the Quick Boys stadium
From the opening minutes, Quick Boys took control of the contest. Their midfield dominated possession, while the wingers stretched the RKAV Volendam defence at every opportunity. The goals came at regular intervals, with the home side converting their superiority into a comprehensive scoreline that delighted the home supporters.
RKAV Volendam, the reserve or development side of Eredivisie club FC Volendam, struggled to cope with the physicality and tempo of their hosts. Despite attempting to play out from the back, they were regularly dispossessed in dangerous areas, and the 5-0 margin could have been even greater had Quick Boys been more clinical in the closing stages.
Key tactical story
Quick Boys set up with a high defensive line and pressed aggressively whenever RKAV Volendam tried to build from the goalkeeper. This strategy paid off repeatedly, as turnovers in the final third led directly to several goals. The clean sheet was equally significant, with the home defence cutting out crosses and limiting their opponents to speculative efforts.
What this result means
- Quick Boys: A perfect start and a major confidence boost in their push for promotion to the Eerste Divisie.
- RKAV Volendam: A harsh lesson on the physical demands of the Tweede Divisie, and a result they will need to respond to quickly.
- Standings impact: The five-goal margin gives Quick Boys an early goal-difference advantage in the upper reaches of the table.
This was a statement win for Quick Boys, who have long been considered one of the strongest amateur clubs in Dutch football. Performances like this show why they are always among the favourites in the Tweede Divisie title race.