Match report

Willem II 1-1 Den Bosch: Eerste Divisie Draw

Willem II
Willem II
1–1
FT
Den Bosch
Den Bosch
Mar 8, 2026

Willem II and Den Bosch played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Eerste Divisie. C. Twigt opened the scoring for Willem II with a well-placed finish, but S. Karlsson Grach equalized for Den Bosch to secure a point for his team. Both sides showed resilience and determination, making for an engaging contest.

Key Facts

  • • C. Twigt scored for Willem II in the 25th minute, assisted by N. Doodeman
  • • S. Karlsson Grach equalized for Den Bosch in the 45th minute, assisted by K. Monzialo
  • • Willem II made three substitutions: A. Et Taibi, U. van Aalst, and A. Culum
  • • Den Bosch made four substitutions: S. Karlsson Grach, S. Barglan, J. de Vries, and J. Fortes
  • • B. Wang and T. van Grunsven received yellow cards for Den Bosch
  • • K. Monzialo was sent off for Den Bosch in the 90+3rd minute

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon Hodl (G)
  • 15 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 4 J. Hoogma (D)
  • 24 N. Tjoe a On (D)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (M)
  • 8 C. Twigt (M)
  • 6 G. Besselink (M)
  • 11 A. Culum (M)
  • 9 D. Haen (F)
  • 19 U. van Aalst (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 W. van der Steen
  • 31 K. de Leeuw
  • 20 M. El Allouchi
  • 17 S. Bamba
  • 47 S. Baartmans
  • 22 P. van Loon
  • 28 T. Verheydt
  • 23 L. Abildgaard
  • 14 J. Mathijsen
  • 46 K. Scheepens

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 4 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 3 S. Maas (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 47 S. Barglan (M)
  • 6 K. Felida (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 15 J. de Vries (F)
  • 9 S. Karlsson Grach (F)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Bakker
  • 31 T. Bijlsma
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen
  • 7 G. Sille
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 17 E. Semedo
  • 40 I. Boumassaoudi
  • 16 B. Wang

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    25' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Et Taibi · On: P. van Loon
  2. Willem II
    25' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Twigt · Assist: N. Doodeman
  3. Willem II
    36' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  4. Den Bosch
    45' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Karlsson Grach · Assist: K. Monzialo
  5. Willem II
    60' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. van Aalst · On: T. Verheydt
  6. Willem II
    61' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Culum · On: S. Bamba
  7. Den Bosch
    77' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Karlsson Grach · On: E. Semedo
  8. Den Bosch
    77' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Barglan · On: B. Wang
  9. Den Bosch
    84' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wang

    Argument

  10. Den Bosch
    85' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    T. van Grunsven

    Foul

  11. Den Bosch
    89' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. de Vries · On: T. van Leeuwen
  12. Den Bosch
    89' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Fortes · On: L. Van Koeverden
  13. Den Bosch
    90'+2 Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    K. Monzialo

    Argument

  14. Den Bosch
    90'+3 Den Bosch Card · Red Card
    K. Monzialo

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Den Bosch
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 403 386
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.31 1.83
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 329 303
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willem II took the lead through C. Twigt's goal in the 25th minute, giving them a temporary advantage
  • ▸ S. Karlsson Grach's equalizer for Den Bosch in the 45th minute shifted the momentum, leading to a more balanced second half