In the final phase, Urk had the upper hand and had opened the hunt for the equalizer. However, GVVV held up well, despite an all-or-nothing offensive from the opponent. It therefore remained 2-1 at Panhuis, even if it was with the heels over the ditch. Radio reporter Arnold Schenk called it a ‘hard delivery’ for the team of trainer Gery Vink for a reason.