Match report

De Graafschap Defeats Den Bosch 3-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

De Graafschap
De Graafschap
3–0
FT
Den Bosch
Den Bosch
May 19, 2023

In an impressive display of offensive prowess, De Graafschap defeated Den Bosch with a convincing 3-0 scoreline in their Eerste Divisie clash on May 19th. S. de Jong shone for the hosts, scoring two goals within the first half-hour to establish an unassailable lead.

Key Facts

  • • S. de Jong scored both of his goals in the 15th and 37th minutes respectively.
  • • D. Haen added the third goal for De Graafschap in the 87th minute, sealing their victory.
  • • Den Bosch had to make two early substitutions at the 46-minute mark due to injury or tactical changes.
  • • De Groot and van Hedel came on for Den Bosch late in the game as they struggled to find a response against De Graafschap's robust defense.

Lineups

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 M. Bakker (G)
  • 22 Jeffry Fortes (D)
  • 3 J. Lammers (D)
  • 20 R. Hillen (D)
  • 28 A. Büttner (D)
  • 23 P. Brittijn (M)
  • 10 S. de Jong (M)
  • 6 L. Kaak (M)
  • 11 G. Korte (F)
  • 17 D. Haen (F)
  • 33 B. Önal (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Kaandorp
  • 36 S. Wevers
  • 30 P. Lukassen
  • 25 L. Schoppema
  • 34 A. Yadir
  • 16 T. Wieggers
  • 45 E. van der Heiden
  • 37 E. Raterink
  • 27 R. Schouten
  • 35 C. Benschop
  • 29 J. Hardeman
  • 48 E. Danquah

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. van der Steen (G)
  • 18 R. Mulders (D)
  • 24 S. Maas (D)
  • 23 I. Bowat (D)
  • 15 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 8 S. van der Heijden (M)
  • 6 G. Zelalem (M)
  • 14 N. de Groot (M)
  • 22 F. Hammouti (M)
  • 9 N. Möller (M)
  • 17 T. Kalinauskas (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Leijten
  • 45 D. Gyamfi
  • 19 S. van Bakel
  • 2 J. van Hedel
  • 4 D. Ryan
  • 40 R. Akanni
  • 21 W. van Esch
  • 42 E. Patoulidis
  • 31 L. Vrolijks

Timeline

  1. De Graafschap
    15' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    S. de Jong · Assist: D. Haen
  2. De Graafschap
    37' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    S. de Jong · Assist: G. Korte
  3. Den Bosch
    46' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kalinauskas · On: R. Leijten
  4. Den Bosch
    46' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Steven van der Heijden · On: D. Gyamfi
  5. De Graafschap
    49' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. de Jong · On: M. Kaandorp
  6. Den Bosch
    51' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gyamfi

    Foul

  7. De Graafschap
    75' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kaak · On: S. Wevers
  8. Den Bosch
    75' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Mulders · On: S. van Bakel
  9. Den Bosch
    75' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. de Groot · On: J. van Hedel
  10. De Graafschap
    84' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexander Büttner · On: L. Schoppema
  11. De Graafschap
    84' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Brittijn · On: A. Yadir
  12. Den Bosch
    86' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Zelalem · On: D. Ryan
  13. De Graafschap
    87' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: M. Kaandorp

Match Stats

Stat De Graafschap Den Bosch
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 659 318
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 10 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 583 245
Shots Inside Box 16 4
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. de Jong in the 15th minute was crucial, setting the tone for De Graafschap’s dominant performance.
  • ▸ Den Bosch received a yellow card in the 51st minute, disrupting their rhythm and adding to their difficulties in mounting an offensive push against De Graafschap.