Match report

Willem II Defeated 0–2 by De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie

Willem II
Willem II
0–2
FT
De Graafschap
De Graafschap
Mar 28, 2026

De Graafschap stunned Willem II with a 2-0 victory in the Eerste Divisie. C. El Allachi opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, assisted by J. Meerstadt. With Willem II struggling, J. Simons sealed the win for De Graafschap in the 65th minute. Willem II's C. Twigt was sent off for receiving a second yellow card in the 79th minute, leaving his team with ten men.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Willem II 0–2 De Graafschap
  • • C. El Allachi scored in the 22nd minute for De Graafschap
  • • J. Simons scored in the 65th minute for De Graafschap
  • • Willem II's C. Twigt was sent off in the 79th minute
  • • De Graafschap maintained a strong defensive stance throughout the match

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Thomas Didillon (G)
  • 46 Kayen Scheepens (D)
  • 30 Raffael Behounek (D)
  • 4 Justin Hoogma (D)
  • 22 Per van Loon (D)
  • 7 Nick Doodeman (M)
  • 8 Calvin Twigt (M)
  • 18 Anass Zarrouk (M)
  • 20 Mounir El Allouchi (M)
  • 47 Siegert Baartmans (F)
  • 28 Thomas Verheydt (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Samuel Bamba
  • 19 Uriel van Aalst
  • 11 Armin Culum
  • 6 Gijs Besselink
  • 31 Karst de Leeuw
  • 21 Wouter van der Steen
  • 43 Feliciano de Ruijter
  • 48 Junior Poortvliet
  • 49 Mika de Jonge
  • 23 Lasse Abildgaard

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ties Wieggers (G)
  • 2 Nolan Martens (D)
  • 3 Rowan Besselink (D)
  • 15 Thomas Kok (D)
  • 5 Levi Schoppema (D)
  • 17 Nathan Kaninda (M)
  • 24 Jason Meerstadt (M)
  • 8 Teun Gijselhart (M)
  • 19 Chahid El Allachi (M)
  • 10 Reuven Niemeijer (F)
  • 9 Nils Eggens (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Jevon Simons
  • 22 Fedde de Jong
  • 40 Kyano Kwint
  • 21 Kaya Symons
  • 6 Milan Smits
  • 25 Rick Jonkers
  • 12 Sten Kremers
  • 14 Joran Hardeman
  • 18 Stijn Bultman
  • 27 Nart Ahmeti
  • 38 Denzel Eijken

Timeline

  1. De Graafschap
    22' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    C. El Allachi · Assist: J. Meerstadt
  2. Willem II
    59' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  3. De Graafschap
    61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. El Allachi · On: J. Simons
  4. De Graafschap
    65' De Graafschap Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Simons
  5. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Baartmans · On: S. Bamba
  6. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Zarrouk · On: U. van Aalst
  7. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. El Allouchi · On: A. Culum
  8. Willem II
    79' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  9. Willem II
    79' Willem II Card · Red Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  10. De Graafschap
    81' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Eggens · On: F. de Jong
  11. De Graafschap
    81' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Kaninda · On: K. Kwint
  12. Willem II
    82' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: Gijs Besselink
  13. De Graafschap
    83' De Graafschap Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schoppema

    Foul

  14. De Graafschap
    86' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Schoppema · On: M. Smits
  15. De Graafschap
    86' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Teun Gijselhart · On: K. Symons

Match Stats

Stat Willem II De Graafschap
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 442 451
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 344 369
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ De Graafschap took the lead with C. El Allachi's early goal, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Willem II's dismissal of C. Twigt in the 79th minute significantly impacted the game's momentum, allowing De Graafschap to secure the victory