In a whirlwind of emotions, Roda JC fans were catapulted from elation to despair in a matter of minutes as their dream of promotion to the Eredivisie hung in the balance. Following Roda's triumphant 2-0 win against Cambuur in the Eerste Divisie, the crowd, draped in yellow and brandishing swirling scarves, poured onto the pitch at the Parkstad Limburg Stadion, convinced of their team's ascent to the top tier.

Yet, their jubilation was premature. Despite the final whistle blowing in their game, the outcome of Groningen's clash with Telstar still loomed large. Roda's promotion hinged on Telstar's defeat, and for the majority of the match, it seemed imminent.

However, fate took a cruel turn when Thom van Bergen's dramatic equalizer in the 95th minute prolonged the suspense, setting the stage for a nail-biting finale. As Telstar briefly appeared to dash Roda's hopes with a late goal, only to have it disallowed, the rollercoaster of emotions continued.

Amidst the chaos, the stadium announcer inadvertently sparked renewed celebrations by falsely declaring Telstar's goal. Fans flooded the pitch once more, players emerged from the dressing room, and the air buzzed with euphoria until the truth emerged: Telstar's goal had been invalidated.

Despite the setback, Roda's promotion remains within grasp as they gear up for a crucial showdown against Groningen on the season's final day. With their destiny in their own hands, a victory or even a draw would secure their long-awaited promotion. Meanwhile, the prospect of clinching the title looms large, contingent upon Willem II's performance, with Roda trailing the league leaders by just one point ahead of the thrilling climax.

Yet, the stakes are high, for a Groningen triumph would see them ascend to the Eredivisie at Roda's expense, propelled by a superior goal difference—a potential tie-breaker that adds further tension to the fiercely contested division.