Match report
Waalwijk Defeats Dordrecht 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Dordrecht
1–2
FT
Waalwijk
Oct 20, 2025
Waalwijk stunned Dordrecht with a comeback win, overcoming an early deficit to claim victory in their Eerste Divisie match at the Goffertplein Stadium on October 20th. Yannick Eduardo's first-minute goal put Dordrecht ahead, but two second-half goals by Daniel van Kaam and T. van der Leij sealed Waalwijk’s triumph.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Dordrecht 1–2 Waalwijk
- • Yannick Eduardo (Dordrecht) opened the scoring in the first minute, assisted by N. Rossi.
- • Daniel van Kaam (Waalwijk) equalized at 73 minutes with an assist from J. Altena.
- • T. van der Leij (Waalwijk) secured the win with a goal at 83 minutes.
- • Dordrecht's Martin Vetkal was shown a yellow card for time-wasting.
Lineups
Dordrecht
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 63 C. Biai (G)
- 2 J. van Aken (D)
- 4 A. Drakpe (D)
- 23 L. Woudenberg (D)
- 5 J. Hilton (D)
- 25 S. Vugts (M)
- 21 M. Vetkal (M)
- 7 N. Venema (M)
- 16 S. Bae (M)
- 29 N. Rossi (M)
- 46 Y. Eduardo (F)
Substitutes
- 10 J. van der Sluijs
- 77 S. Verdonk
- 70 M. Malasomma
- 15 Y. M'Bemba
- 17 T. Joe
- 24 G. Huitzing
- 1 T. Coremans
- 28 L. Codutti
- 9 S. Carrillo
- 13 T. Artic
- 11 M. Afaker
Waalwijk
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
- 2 B. Zorgdrager (D)
- 3 R. van Eijma (D)
- 35 L. Postma (D)
- 55 N. Held (D)
- 27 J. Altena (M)
- 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
- 10 R. van der Venne (M)
- 7 D. Cleonise (F)
- 9 J. Uneken (F)
- 8 D. van Kaam (F)
Substitutes
- 5 J. Familia-Castillo
- 29 M. Kramer
- 17 R. Kuijpers
- 20 H. Kuster
- 13 X. Mulder
- 24 O. Panneflek
- 21 M. Schaapman
- 31 L. Vogels
- 25 M. Witteveen
- 15 L. Wouters
- 18 R. van Hedel
- 11 T. van der Leij
Timeline
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2' Dordrecht Goal · Normal GoalYannick Eduardo · Assist: N. Rossi
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32' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardR. van Eijma
Foul
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38' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardN. Held
Foul
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46' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Zorgdrager · On: R. Kuijpers
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56' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardG. Roemeratoe
Foul
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56' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: H. Kuster
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65' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Uneken · On: T. van der Leij
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68' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Bae · On: J. van der Sluijs
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68' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: Yannick Eduardo · On: S. Carrillo
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68' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: Nick Venema · On: M. Afaker
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73' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalDaniel van Kaam · Assist: J. Altena
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74' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: Jurre van Aken · On: L. Codutti
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81' Dordrecht Card · Yellow CardMartin Vetkal
Time wasting
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83' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalT. van der Leij
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85' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Cleonise · On: O. Panneflek
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85' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: R. van Hedel
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88' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 5Off: Martin Vetkal · On: Y. M'Bemba
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90'+1 Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardR. Kuijpers
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Dordrecht | Waalwijk |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 379 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 274 | 294 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early lead given by Yannick Eduardo set Dordrecht on the back foot but Waalwijk showed resilience and managed to equalize through Daniel van Kaam’s goal in the 73rd minute.
- ▸ Waalwijk's momentum continued as T. van der Leij scored a crucial goal just minutes later, turning around the game and ensuring Waalwijk’s victory.