Match report
ADO Den Haag Defeats De Graafschap 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
De Graafschap
1–2
FT
ADO Den Haag
Mar 22, 2026
ADO Den Haag secured a narrow 2-1 victory against De Graafschap in a thrilling Eerste Divisie encounter. The game started with an unfortunate own goal by T. Kok for ADO Den Haag, but they rallied with goals from N. Eggens and J. Vlak to clinch the win. The match featured several key substitutions and a notable yellow card for Sekou Sylla.
Key Facts
- • ADO Den Haag defeated De Graafschap 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie.
- • T. Kok scored an own goal for ADO Den Haag in the 5th minute.
- • N. Eggens equalized for De Graafschap with a goal in the 60th minute.
- • J. Vlak scored the winning goal for ADO Den Haag in the 62nd minute.
- • Sekou Sylla received a yellow card for ADO Den Haag in the 71st minute.
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Ties Wieggers (G)
- 2 Nolan Martens (D)
- 3 Rowan Besselink (D)
- 15 Thomas Kok (D)
- 5 Levi Schoppema (D)
- 24 Jason Meerstadt (M)
- 10 Reuven Niemeijer (M)
- 8 Teun Gijselhart (M)
- 19 Chahid El Allachi (F)
- 9 Nils Eggens (F)
- 11 Ibrahim El Kadiri (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Nathan Kaninda
- 18 Stijn Bultman
- 40 Kyano Kwint
- 22 Fedde de Jong
- 14 Joran Hardeman
- 7 Jevon Simons
- 12 Sten Kremers
- 25 Rick Jonkers
- 21 Kaya Symons
- 27 Nart Ahmeti
- 6 Milan Smits
ADO Den Haag
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kilian Nikièma (G)
- 2 Steven Van Der Sloot (D)
- 3 Pascal Mulder (D)
- 4 Matteo Waem (D)
- 18 Sekou Sylla (D)
- 25 Juho Kilo (M)
- 7 Daryl van Mieghem (M)
- 8 Jari Vlak (M)
- 21 Cameron Peupion (M)
- 11 Evan Rottier (F)
- 23 Jesse Bal (F)
Substitutes
- 26 Illaijh de Ruijter
- 27 Nigel Thomas
- 9 Bryan Fiabema
- 19 Luka Reischl
- 5 Mees Kreekels
- 14 Mylian Jimenez
- 24 Antoine Lejoly
- 45 Diogo Tomas
- 35 Sanyika Puljhun
- 16 Finn de Bruin
- 30 Joey Brandt
Timeline
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5' ADO Den Haag Goal · Own GoalT. Kok -
46' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Peupion · On: I. de Ruijter -
56' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bal · On: B. Fiabema -
56' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3Off: D. van Mieghem · On: N. Thomas -
60' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalN. Eggens · Assist: Reuven Niemeijer -
62' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal GoalJ. Vlak · Assist: B. Fiabema -
71' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardSekou SyllaFoul
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74' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Besselink · On: S. Bultman -
75' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 4Off: Sekou Sylla · On: L. Reischl -
75' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: C. El Allachi · On: K. Kwint -
76' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: F. de Jong -
76' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Rottier · On: M. Kreekels -
85' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardJ. Vlak -
85' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Meerstadt · On: Joran Hardeman -
85' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 6Off: T. Kok · On: J. Simons -
90' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 6Off: L. Reischl · On: M. Jimenez
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | ADO Den Haag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 71% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 358 | 321 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 273 | 227 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 13 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ ADO Den Haag's own goal by T. Kok in the 5th minute put them behind early in the match.
- ▸ The turning point came in the second half with N. Eggens equalizing for De Graafschap in the 60th minute.
- ▸ J. Vlak's goal in the 62nd minute for ADO Den Haag shifted momentum back in their favor, leading to their victory.