Match report
De Graafschap Draw with Den Bosch Ends Eerste Divisie Encounter
De Graafschap
1–1
FT
Den Bosch
Jan 26, 2026
De Graafschap narrowly escaped with a 1-1 draw against Den Bosch in their Eerste Divisie match, thanks to an early goal by Reuven Niemeijer. Despite the lead, De Graafschap struggled to maintain control and was pegged back late by S. Karlsson Grach of Den Bosch.
Key Facts
- • De Graafschap 1–1 Den Bosch (Eerste Divisie)
- • Reuven Niemeijer scored the opening goal for De Graafschap at minute 28.
- • S. Karlsson Grach equalized for Den Bosch in the 90th minute.
- • C. El Allachi and Z. el Bakkali received yellow cards for their respective teams.
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 4 O. Raterink (D)
- 18 S. Bultman (D)
- 15 T. Kok (D)
- 5 L. Schoppema (D)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 22 F. de Jong (M)
- 7 J. Simons (F)
- 19 C. El Allachi (F)
Substitutes
- 21 K. Symons
- 6 M. Smits
- 40 K. Kwint
- 12 S. Kremers
- 17 N. Kaninda
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 32 S. Broker
- 27 N. Ahmeti
- 38 D. Eijken
Den Bosch
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
- 47 S. Barglan (D)
- 3 S. Maas (D)
- 27 R. Akmum (D)
- 5 N. de Groot (D)
- 10 T. van Leeuwen (M)
- 6 K. Felida (M)
- 33 M. Laros (M)
- 17 E. Semedo (F)
- 8 K. Monzialo (F)
- 15 J. de Vries (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Bakker
- 40 I. Boumassaoudi
- 46 A. Boushaba
- 26 Z. el Bakkali
- 9 S. Karlsson Grach
- 4 S. Oerlemans
- 7 G. Sille
- 48 R. van Balsfoort
- 42 L. Van Koeverden
Timeline
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19' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardC. El AllachiFoul
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28' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalReuven Niemeijer · Assist: L. Schoppema -
51' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Maas · On: Z. el Bakkali -
66' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2Off: J. de Vries · On: S. Karlsson Grach -
66' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Semedo · On: G. Sille -
71' Den Bosch Card · Yellow CardZ. el BakkaliFoul
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74' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: C. El Allachi · On: M. Smits -
80' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4Off: T. van Leeuwen · On: I. Boumassaoudi -
80' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Barglan · On: A. Boushaba -
84' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Simons · On: S. Broker -
88' Den Bosch Card · Yellow CardR. AkmumFoul
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90' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: F. de Jong · On: D. Eijken -
90' Den Bosch Goal · Normal GoalS. Karlsson Grach · Assist: K. Felida
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Den Bosch |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 67% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 17 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 464 | 266 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 8 |
| xG | 2.06 | 1.81 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 374 | 178 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 11 |
| Saves | 7 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reuven Niemeijer's goal in the 28th minute gave De Graafschap an early lead, but they could not capitalize on this advantage.
- ▸ Den Bosch made multiple substitutions and found their form towards the end of the match. S. Karlsson Grach's equalizer at the death preserved a point for Den Bosch.