Match report
De Graafschap Defeats Telstar 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Showdown
De Graafschap
2–1
FT
Telstar
May 2, 2025
De Graafschap held off a resilient Telstar to secure a vital 2–1 victory in their Eerste Divisie encounter at De Vierverlaten Stadium. J. Cooper-Love and T. van Gilst were the heroes for De Graafschap, while Y. El Kachati briefly leveled things up with his goal for Telstar.
Key Facts
- • J. Cooper-Love scored first for De Graafschap at 26 minutes
- • Y. El Kachati equalized for Telstar in the 29th minute, assisted by Guus Offerhaus
- • T. van Gilst secured victory for De Graafschap with a goal in the 61st minute, set up by Wanya Marçal
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 S. Kremers (G)
- 22 Jeffry Fortes (D)
- 4 M. Willemsen (D)
- 20 R. Hillen (D)
- 5 L. Schoppema (D)
- 7 T. van Gilst (M)
- 27 A. Najah (M)
- 37 Wanya Marçal (M)
- 33 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 26 R. Seuntjens (M)
- 9 J. Cooper-Love (F)
Substitutes
- 8 D. Warmerdam
- 23 P. Brittijn
- 3 R. Besselink
- 11 S. Colyn
- 47 Y. El Jebli
- 28 A. van der Heide
- 1 T. Wieggers
- 30 I. El Kadiri
- 15 J. van de Haar
- 6 L. Kaak
- 21 K. Symons
- 25 R. Jonkers
Telstar
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 R. Koeman (G)
- 3 M. Apau (D)
- 4 G. Offerhaus (D)
- 6 D. Bakker (D)
- 8 J. Turfkruier (M)
- 25 T. Owusu (M)
- 17 N. Rossen (M)
- 7 M. Hamdaoui (M)
- 2 J. Hardeveld (M)
- 23 S. Hetli (F)
- 9 Y. El Kachati (F)
Substitutes
- 14 M. Kaandorp
- 27 R. Kharchouch
- 19 S. Hagedoorn
- 16 A. Douiri
- 18 R. van Ekeris
- 5 M. Olfers
- 26 J. van Schooneveld
- 15 A. Lechkar
- 24 A. Benzzine
- 28 T. Bodak
- 20 J. Houweling
Timeline
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26' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalJ. Cooper-Love -
29' Telstar Goal · Normal GoalY. El Kachati · Assist: Guus Offerhaus -
46' Telstar subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Rossen · On: M. Kaandorp -
61' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalT. van Gilst · Assist: Wanya Marçal -
63' Telstar subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Hamdaoui · On: R. Kharchouch -
73' Telstar subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hardeveld · On: S. Hagedoorn -
73' Telstar subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Hetli · On: A. Douiri -
75' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: T. van Gilst · On: P. Brittijn -
79' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Fortes · On: R. Besselink -
81' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardR. BesselinkFoul
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87' Telstar Card · Yellow CardA. DouiriFoul
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88' Telstar subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Owusu · On: R. van Ekeris -
89' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: Wanya Marçal · On: S. Colyn -
89' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: Y. El Jebli
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Telstar |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 75% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 413 | 284 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 341 | 214 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ De Graafschap took an early lead through J. Cooper-Love's goal, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ T. van Gilst's second half strike was pivotal in re-establishing De Graafschap’s lead and ultimately sealing a 2–1 win.