Match report

ADO Den Haag Defeats Den Bosch 3-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
1–3
FT
ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Apr 24, 2026

ADO Den Haag secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Den Bosch in the Eerste Divisie, thanks to a strong first half performance. Goals from Sekou Sylla, J. Hawkins, and N. Thomas put ADO Den Haag in control before R. Wolters netted a consolation goal for Den Bosch. The win puts ADO Den Haag in a strong position in the Eerste Divisie standings.

Key Facts

  • • ADO Den Haag defeated Den Bosch 3-1
  • • Sekou Sylla scored the first goal for ADO Den Haag in the 25th minute
  • • J. Hawkins netted in the 49th minute
  • • N. Thomas added another goal for ADO Den Haag in the 50th minute
  • • R. Wolters scored a consolation goal for Den Bosch in the 63rd minute

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 15 J. de Vries (D)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 27 R. Akmum (D)
  • 3 S. Maas (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 40 I. Boumassaoudi (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 46 A. Boushaba
  • 17 E. Semedo (F)
  • 9 S. Karlsson Grach (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Bakker
  • 48 R. van Balsfoort
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 44 M. Nipius
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 11 D. Verbeek
  • 39 R. Wolters
  • 51 S. van Daalen
  • 18 B. Millis
  • 35 K. de Rooij

ADO Den Haag

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Lejoly (G)
  • 5 M. Kreekels (D)
  • 15 M. Hokke (D)
  • 4 M. Waem (D)
  • 18 S. Sylla (D)
  • 14 M. Jimenez (M)
  • 8 J. Vlak (M)
  • 77 J. Hawkins (M)
  • 27 N. Thomas (F)
  • 19 L. Reischl (F)
  • 26 I. de Ruijter (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Nikiema
  • 7 D. van Mieghem
  • 2 S. van der Sloot
  • 9 B. Fiabema
  • 21 C. Peupion
  • 11 E. Rottier
  • 35 S. Bergtop
  • 16 F. de Bruin
  • 30 J. Brandt
  • 25 J. Kilo
  • 23 J. Bal
  • 32 D. van Loenen

Timeline

  1. ADO Den Haag
    25' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal Goal
    Sekou Sylla · Assist: N. Thomas
  2. Den Bosch
    46' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Laros · On: Z. el Bakkali
  3. Den Bosch
    46' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. de Groot · On: R. Wolters
  4. ADO Den Haag
    49' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hawkins
  5. ADO Den Haag
    50' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Thomas · Assist: M. Kreekels
  6. ADO Den Haag
    59' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hawkins · On: D. van Mieghem
  7. ADO Den Haag
    59' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Thomas · On: B. Fiabema
  8. ADO Den Haag
    59' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vlak · On: F. de Bruin
  9. Den Bosch
    63' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Wolters · Assist: E. Semedo
  10. Den Bosch
    73' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Karlsson Grach · On: B. Millis
  11. ADO Den Haag
    73' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Jimenez · On: J. Brandt
  12. ADO Den Haag
    83' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kreekels · On: S. Puljhun
  13. Den Bosch
    84' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Boumassaoudi · On: D. Verbeek

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch ADO Den Haag
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 26
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 345 500
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 4 13
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 284 435
Shots Inside Box 9 18
Saves 9 3
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sekou Sylla's early goal set the tone for ADO Den Haag, giving them a crucial lead in the 25th minute
  • ▸ The quick succession of goals by J. Hawkins and N. Thomas in the 49th and 50th minutes sealed ADO Den Haag's victory, despite Den Bosch's late goal by R. Wolters