Match report
Vitesse Defeats De Graafschap 4-1 in Eerste Divisie
De Graafschap
1–4
FT
Vitesse
Mar 8, 2026
Vitesse stormed past De Graafschap with a convincing 4-1 victory in their Eerste Divisie match, powered by early goals and strong team play. Despite De Graafschap's brief resurgence, Vitesse maintained their lead with late goals, securing a crucial three points in the competition.
Key Facts
- • N. Bannis opened the scoring for Vitesse in the 10th minute, assisted by J. Pinto.
- • Valon Zumberi doubled Vitesse's lead with a goal in the 31st minute.
- • N. Eggens reduced the deficit for De Graafschap with a goal in the 53rd minute.
- • M. Marschalk extended Vitesse's lead in the 60th minute, assisted by E. Huth.
- • Y. Ranon sealed the victory for Vitesse with a late goal in the 90th minute.
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 2 N. Martens (D)
- 15 T. Kok (D)
- 3 R. Besselink (D)
- 5 L. Schoppema (D)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 17 N. Kaninda (F)
- 9 N. Eggens (F)
- 11 I. El Kadiri (F)
Substitutes
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 12 S. Kremers
- 22 F. de Jong
- 19 C. El Allachi
- 6 M. Smits
- 21 K. Symons
- 7 J. Simons
- 18 S. Bultman
- 38 D. Eijken
- 40 K. Kwint
Vitesse
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 C. van den Berg (G)
- 2 S. Bonnah (D)
- 17 V. Zumberi (D)
- 35 O. Achouitar
- 28 A. Buttner (D)
- 6 M. Schikora (M)
- 33 M. Marschalk
- 13 J. Pinto (M)
- 21 R. Schwarz (M)
- 7 D. Hoogewerf (M)
- 20 N. Bannis (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Brull
- 23 J. Siecker
- 9 E. Huth
- 24 N. Markelo
- 22 X. Thenu
- 8 A. Moustafa
- 43 C. Olde Keizer
- 11 Y. Ranon
- 27 N. Zonneveld
- 30 M. Driezen
- 19 A. Tahaui
- 39 F. Huetink
Timeline
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10' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardN. Bannis -
10' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalN. Bannis · Assist: J. Pinto -
31' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalValon Zumberi · Assist: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz -
39' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardJ. MeerstadtFoul
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46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Bannis · On: E. Huth -
53' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalN. Eggens · Assist: L. Schoppema -
60' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalM. Marschalk · Assist: E. Huth -
65' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: I. El Kadiri · On: J. Simons -
66' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Meerstadt · On: K. Kwint -
69' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz · On: Y. Ranon -
69' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: A. Tahaui -
75' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Marschalk · On: A. Moustafa -
76' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Kok · On: F. de Jong -
76' Vitesse subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Pinto · On: N. Zonneveld -
85' Vitesse subst · Substitution 6Off: Alexander Büttner · On: C. Olde Keizer -
87' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardY. RanonFoul
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87' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 6Off: N. Martens · On: M. Smits -
90' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalY. Ranon · Assist: A. Tahaui
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Vitesse |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 58% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 520 | 218 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 4 |
| xG | 4.38 | 1.10 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 426 | 126 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vitesse's quick start with goals in the first half (10th and 31st minutes) set the tone for the match, putting pressure on De Graafschap.
- ▸ The late goal by Y. Ranon in the 90th minute ensured Vitesse's dominance, despite De Graafschap's brief comeback.