The 2002-03 campaign was a season of spectacular cup glory and a major breakout for FC Utrecht. Under the guidance of new manager Foeke Booy, the Domstedelingen secured an 8th-place finish in the Eredivisie. The season was defined by the phenomenal emergence of striker Dirk Kuyt, who, after being moved to a central role, fired in 20 league goals and earned the coveted Dutch Golden Shoe award. The pinnacle of the year was their historic KNVB Cup victory, where Utrecht, the underdogs, stunned Feyenoord with a spectacular 4-1 win in the Final, with Kuyt delivering a Man of the Match performance. This cup triumph, only the second in the club's history, remains a defining, golden chapter for the club's faithful fans.