Match report

Willem II Secures Crucial Victory Over Telstar, Eerste Divisie

Willem II
Willem II
3–2
FT
Telstar
Telstar
May 10, 2024

Willem II emerged victorious in a tightly contested match against Telstar, sealing their victory with a thrilling 3-2 result in the Eerste Divisie. Despite an early setback, goals from T. Oosting and R. Nizet turned the tide for Willem II, while a crucial own goal by F. Heerkens leveled the scores momentarily.

Key Facts

  • • Willem II secured their win with three goals from T. Oosting (47'), R. Nizet (81'), and R. Meerveld (90+3')
  • • Telstar opened the scoring early through a goal by J. Kruiver at 33'
  • • F. Heerkens scored an own goal for Telstar, equalizing the match at halftime with a score of 1-1
  • • Key substitutions included Rúnar Úr Sigurgeirsson and Matthias Verreth coming on for Willem II

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Smits (G)
  • 3 F. Heerkens (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 4 E. Schouten (D)
  • 5 R. Sigurgeirsson (D)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (M)
  • 32 J. Bosch (M)
  • 6 M. Verreth (M)
  • 16 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 9 J. Hilterman (F)
  • 29 T. Oosting (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 P. Joosten
  • 22 R. Nizet
  • 34 A. Lachkar
  • 18 J. Bokila
  • 23 M. de Leeuw
  • 24 C. van den Berg
  • 33 T. St. Jago
  • 20 V. Vermeulen
  • 41 M. Schut
  • 35 K. Razak
  • 11 M. Svensson
  • 10 M. de Waal

Telstar

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Koeman (G)
  • 3 M. Apau (D)
  • 24 A. Plat (D)
  • 25 D. Bakker (D)
  • 2 J. Kruiver (M)
  • 26 T. van de Loo (M)
  • 12 T. Overtoom (M)
  • 4 T. Oude Kotte (M)
  • 9 Y. El Kachati (F)
  • 17 Z. Eddahchouri (F)
  • 7 C. Seedorf (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Tahiri
  • 14 M. Kaandorp
  • 39 D. Gravenberch
  • 16 Y. Liesdek
  • 11 Y. Boussakou
  • 28 L. van Ingen
  • 10 C. Giousis
  • 23 L. Rocha de Almeida
  • 29 P. Guinari
  • 20 J. Houweling

Timeline

  1. Telstar
    33' Telstar Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kruiver
  2. Telstar
    45' Telstar Goal · Own Goal
    F. Heerkens
  3. Willem II
    46' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: P. Joosten
  4. Willem II
    47' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Oosting · Assist: J. Hilterman
  5. Willem II
    61' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson · On: R. Nizet
  6. Willem II
    61' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthias Verreth · On: A. Lachkar
  7. Telstar
    68' Telstar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Seedorf · On: M. Tahiri
  8. Telstar
    69' Telstar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Overtoom · On: M. Kaandorp
  9. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Hilterman · On: J. Bokila
  10. Telstar
    79' Telstar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zakaria Eddahchouri · On: D. Gravenberch
  11. Willem II
    81' Willem II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jesse Bosch · On: Michael De Leeuw
  12. Willem II
    81' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Nizet · Assist: J. Bokila
  13. Willem II
    90'+3 Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Meerveld · Assist: R. Nizet

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Telstar
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 87% 77%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 492 317
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 429 245
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Heerkens' own goal at halftime was a significant turning point, leveling the score and giving Willem II momentum heading into the second half
  • ▸ T. Oosting's well-placed finish just minutes after halftime gave Willem II the lead for the first time in the match