Match report

Den Bosch and Waalwijk Draw 2-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
2–2
FT
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
Oct 3, 2025

Den Bosch secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against Waalwijk in their Eerste Divisie encounter. The match saw early dominance by Waalwijk with goals from N. Held and T. van der Leij, but Den Bosch staged a strong comeback through N. de Groot and G. Sille's efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Waalwijk took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from N. Held, assisted by J. Altena.
  • • Den Bosch equalized via N. de Groot's strike at the 66th minute; K. Monzialo provided the assist.
  • • T. van der Leij restored Waalwijk's lead at the 67th minute with an assist from Daniel van Kaam.
  • • G. Sille scored for Den Bosch in the 83rd minute, ensuring a draw; K. Monzialo was credited with the assist.

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 4 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 27 R. Akmum (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 6 K. Felida (M)
  • 11 D. Verbeek (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen (M)
  • 51 C. El Allachi (M)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 S. Elum
  • 1 R. van Balsfoort
  • 3 S. Maas
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 19 D. Kuijpers
  • 17 E. Semedo
  • 7 G. Sille
  • 16 B. Wang

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 27 J. Altena (D)
  • 35 L. Postma (D)
  • 15 L. Wouters (D)
  • 55 N. Held (D)
  • 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
  • 10 R. van der Venne (M)
  • 8 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 7 D. Cleonise (F)
  • 11 T. van der Leij (F)
  • 18 R. van Hedel (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 X. Mulder
  • 31 L. Vogels
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo
  • 2 B. Zorgdrager
  • 14 C. Lokesa
  • 20 H. Kuster
  • 21 M. Schaapman
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 17 R. Kuijpers
  • 24 O. Panneflek
  • 9 J. Uneken

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    16' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Held · Assist: J. Altena
  2. Waalwijk
    19' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    G. Roemeratoe

    Foul

  3. Waalwijk
    44' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    N. Held

    Persistent fouling

  4. Den Bosch
    46' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. El Allachi · On: E. Semedo
  5. Den Bosch
    61' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Verbeek · On: G. Sille
  6. Den Bosch
    61' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Laros · On: B. Wang
  7. Den Bosch
    66' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    N. de Groot · Assist: K. Monzialo
  8. Waalwijk
    67' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van der Leij · Assist: Daniel van Kaam
  9. Waalwijk
    77' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. van der Venne · On: C. Lokesa
  10. Waalwijk
    77' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van der Leij · On: R. Kuijpers
  11. Waalwijk
    77' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Cleonise · On: J. Uneken
  12. Waalwijk
    78' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    J. Uneken

    Time wasting

  13. Den Bosch
    83' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Sille · Assist: K. Monzialo
  14. Waalwijk
    84' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. van Hedel · On: H. Kuster
  15. Den Bosch
    90'+4 Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Monzialo · On: D. Kuijpers

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch Waalwijk
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 11 13
Total Passes 434 349
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 343 272
Shots Inside Box 4 13
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Held's early goal for Waalwijk set them ahead but did not deter Den Bosch from fighting back.
  • ▸ The equalizer by N. de Groot at 66' marked a significant shift in momentum towards Den Bosch, setting the stage for their comeback.