Match report
De Graafschap Stuns Vitesse with Late Goal, Wins 2-1 (Eerste Divisie)
Vitesse
1–2
FT
De Graafschap
Dec 4, 2025
De Graafschap stunned top-flight hopefuls Vitesse with a late goal by Reuven Niemeijer in the Eerste Divisie match at De Grolsch Veste. Despite leading early through Erik Huth's opener, Vitesse couldn't hold on as B. Boersma equalized for De Graafschap before Niemeijer secured the win in a dramatic finish.
Key Facts
- • Vitesse led 1-0 early through Erik Huth, assisted by Marcus Steffen.
- • B. Boersma equalized for De Graafschap at minute 25 from an assist by A. van der Heide.
- • Reuven Niemeijer scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute to seal a 2-1 victory for De Graafschap.
- • De Graafschap secured their second consecutive win in the Eerste Divisie.
Lineups
Vitesse
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Brull
- 24 N. Markelo (D)
- 55 M. Steffen (D)
- 17 V. Zumberi (D)
- 28 A. Buttner (D)
- 33 M. Marschalk
- 6 M. Schikora (M)
- 27 N. Zonneveld (M)
- 19 A. Tahaui (M)
- 7 D. Hoogewerf (M)
- 9 E. Huth (F)
Substitutes
- 16 C. van den Berg
- 23 J. Siecker
- 2 S. Bonnah
- 5 J. Bakker
- 8 A. Moustafa
- 11 Y. Ranon
- 13 J. Pinto
- 20 N. Bannis
- 22 X. Thenu
- 30 M. Driezen
- 34 Y. Ouallil
- 35 O. Achouitar
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 4 O. Raterink (D)
- 3 R. Besselink (D)
- 18 S. Bultman (D)
- 21 K. Symons (D)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 26 A. van der Heide (F)
- 28 B. Boersma (F)
- 11 I. El Kadiri (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Kremers
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 5 L. Schoppema
- 6 M. Smits
- 7 J. Simons
- 9 D. Theodoridis
- 15 T. Kok
- 20 T. Braem
- 22 F. de Jong
- 32 S. Broker
- 38 D. Eijken
Timeline
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23' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalE. Huth · Assist: Marcus Steffen
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25' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalB. Boersma · Assist: A. van der Heide
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46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zonneveld · On: J. Pinto
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46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Huth · On: N. Bannis
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52' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardJ. Meerstadt
Foul
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61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: A. van der Heide · On: J. Simons
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61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Raterink · On: F. de Jong
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71' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardReuven Niemeijer
Foul
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82' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: Xiamaro Thenu
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83' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Symons · On: L. Schoppema
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83' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: I. El Kadiri · On: D. Theodoridis
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86' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalReuven Niemeijer
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87' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardB. Boersma
Foul
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88' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Marschalk · On: Y. Ranon
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89' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: T. Kok
Match Stats
| Stat | Vitesse | De Graafschap |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corners | 8 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 311 | 409 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 8 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 231 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 16 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically when B. Boersma equalized just two minutes after Vitesse took the lead, calming De Graafschap’s defense.
- ▸ Reuven Niemeijer's late goal in the 86th minute provided a crucial turning point as it gave De Graafschap control and sealed their victory.