PSV Eindhoven have been disqualified from the Dutch Cup for fielding an ineligible player.
The Eredivisie champions defeated Jong Heerenveen 3-0 in the second round, but defender Manuel da Costa played in the game despite a suspension carried over from last season.
PSV General Manager Jan Reker told the club's official website, www.psv.nl: "This is so embarrassing; we can never justify this inexcusable mistake.
"I have immediately taken the decision to alter our administrative affairs procedures.
"We will have a thorough investigation and, believe me, you haven't heard the last of that."
The Dutch football association, the KNVB, informed PSV of the decision on Thursday morning.
Da Costa was handed a one-match ban last season after he had been cautioned during cup ties against Go Ahead Eagles and NAC Breda.
Reker added: "We always compete for silverware, so I really, really regret not being able to win the Dutch Cup this season."
Jong Heerenveen will now proceed to the third round.
PSV General Manager Jan Reker told the club's official website, www.psv.nl: "This is so embarrassing; we can never justify this inexcusable mistake.
"I have immediately taken the decision to alter our administrative affairs procedures.
"We will have a thorough investigation and, believe me, you haven't heard the last of that."
The Dutch football association, the KNVB, informed PSV of the decision on Thursday morning.
Da Costa was handed a one-match ban last season after he had been cautioned during cup ties against Go Ahead Eagles and NAC Breda.
Reker added: "We always compete for silverware, so I really, really regret not being able to win the Dutch Cup this season."
Jong Heerenveen will now proceed to the third round.
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