Match report

Den Bosch Defeats Willem II 2–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
2–1
FT
Willem II
Willem II
Nov 28, 2025

Den Bosch clinched a crucial win against Willem II by a narrow margin of 2–1, showcasing strong defensive play and clinical finishing. K. Felida and I. Boumassaoudi scored for Den Bosch in the early stages of the game, while D. Haen's late goal from Willem II failed to secure them an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Den Bosch scored at 16' (K. Felida) and 23' (I. Boumassaoudi)
  • • Willem II replied with a goal from D. Haen at 34'
  • • Den Bosch had K. Felida and J. Fortes receive yellow cards
  • • Willem II saw E. Kehrer substituted out for Gijs Besselink at 46'

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 4 T. van Grunsven (D)
  • 3 S. Maas (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)
  • 40 I. Boumassaoudi (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. van Balsfoort
  • 1 T. Bijlsma
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 27 R. Akmum
  • 38 D. Bodo
  • 39 R. Wolters
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 46 A. Boushaba
  • 47 S. Barglan

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon (G)
  • 2 A. Ciranni (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 3 F. Stam (D)
  • 24 N. Tjoe a On (D)
  • 10 J. Schuurman (M)
  • 6 G. Besselink (M)
  • 19 U. van Aalst (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (F)
  • 9 D. Haen (F)
  • 20 M. El Allouchi (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. de Leeuw
  • 41 T. Kotte
  • 14 J. Mathijsen
  • 48 J. Poortvliet
  • 18 A. Zarrouk
  • 45 P. van Maarschalkerwaard
  • 11 E. Kehrer
  • 17 S. Bamba
  • 22 P. van Loon
  • 47 S. Baartmans

Timeline

  1. Den Bosch
    16' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Felida · Assist: J. Fortes
  2. Den Bosch
    23' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Boumassaoudi
  3. Willem II
    34' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: Alessandro Ciranni
  4. Willem II
    46' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gijs Besselink · On: E. Kehrer
  5. Willem II
    57' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    J. Schuurman

    Argument

  6. Willem II
    60' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    F. Stam

    Foul

  7. Den Bosch
    66' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Semedo · On: S. Barglan
  8. Den Bosch
    69' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van Grunsven · On: L. Van Koeverden
  9. Willem II
    72' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. van Aalst · On: S. Bamba
  10. Den Bosch
    78' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    K. Felida

    Foul

  11. Willem II
    84' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Schuurman · On: S. Baartmans
  12. Den Bosch
    85' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fortes

    Handball

  13. Den Bosch
    86' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Boumassaoudi · On: Z. el Bakkali
  14. Willem II
    89' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. El Allouchi · On: A. Zarrouk

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch Willem II
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 18
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 358 491
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 6
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.88 1.76
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 284 410
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Den Bosch capitalized early with two goals within the first quarter of an hour, setting a strong lead that seemed insurmountable.
  • ▸ Willem II responded with a goal by D. Haen at 34', but failed to create enough momentum to overturn Den Bosch's advantage.