At that time, the Hoofdklasse was the highest tier of Dutch amateur football.

Because of the victory in 2007, Meerssen got to play a match against AZ Alkmaar in the third round of the KNVB Beker.

They didn't stand a chance against the team that plays in the Eredivisie and lost the game 10–1.

Also a couple of famous Dutch football coaches and players started their career at Meerssen.

Wim Dusseldorp started his soccer career at Meerssen, just as Erik Meijer did.