Match report

Den Bosch Stuns Vitesse with 2-1 Eerste Divisie Victory

Vitesse
Vitesse
1–2
FT
Den Bosch
Den Bosch
Oct 6, 2025

In an unexpected turn of events, Den Bosch stunned the higher-ranked Vitesse with a 2-1 victory at home in their Eerste Divisie clash. The visitors struggled to match Den Bosch's early intensity, which paid off with two quick goals within minutes. Despite a late effort by Vitesse, who scored through M. Schikora, they couldn't turn the game around. This result adds significant momentum for Den Bosch as they aim to climb further up the league table.

Key Facts

  • • Den Bosch defeated Vitesse 2-1 in Eerste Divisie action.
  • • K. Monzialo (34') and C. El Allachi (35') scored for Den Bosch, securing a crucial win.
  • • M. Schikora found the back of the net for Vitesse at 88'.
  • • E. Huth received a yellow card for Vitesse in the second minute.
  • • Den Bosch had multiple players cautioned throughout the match, including M. Laros (25'), B. Wang (43'), and T. van Grunsven (60').

Lineups

Vitesse

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 C. van den Berg (G)
  • 24 N. Markelo (D)
  • 30 M. Driezen
  • 17 V. Zumberi (D)
  • 28 A. Buttner (D)
  • 11 Y. Ranon (M)
  • 6 M. Schikora (M)
  • 19 A. Tahaui (M)
  • 7 D. Hoogewerf (M)
  • 9 E. Huth (F)
  • 20 N. Bannis (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Siecker
  • 36 D. Tevreden
  • 2 S. Bonnah
  • 5 J. Bakker
  • 8 A. Moustafa
  • 13 J. Pinto
  • 21 R. Schwarz
  • 26 L. Brudet
  • 27 N. Zonneveld
  • 32 J. de Beer
  • 33 M. Marschalk
  • 34 Y. Ouallil

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)
  • 16 B. Wang (M)
  • 17 E. Semedo (M)
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 51 C. El Allachi (M)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. van Balsfoort
  • 48 S. Elum
  • 3 S. Maas
  • 7 G. Sille
  • 11 D. Verbeek
  • 19 D. Kuijpers
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 46 A. Boushaba
  • 38 D. Bodo

Timeline

  1. Vitesse
    2' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    E. Huth

    Foul

  2. Den Bosch
    25' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    M. Laros

    Foul

  3. Den Bosch
    34' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Monzialo · Assist: N. de Groot
  4. Den Bosch
    35' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    C. El Allachi · Assist: T. van Leeuwen
  5. Den Bosch
    43' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    B. Wang

    Foul

  6. Den Bosch
    45'+1 Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    N. de Groot

    Simulation

  7. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Bannis · On: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz
  8. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: N. Zonneveld
  9. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Ranon · On: M. Marschalk
  10. Den Bosch
    60' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    T. van Grunsven

    Foul

  11. Den Bosch
    67' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Semedo · On: D. Verbeek
  12. Vitesse
    73' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Valon Zumberi · On: J. Pinto
  13. Den Bosch
    77' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. El Allachi · On: G. Sille
  14. Den Bosch
    81' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: D. Kuijpers
  15. Vitesse
    88' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Schikora
  16. Den Bosch
    90'+3 Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    K. Monzialo

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Vitesse Den Bosch
Fouls 9 25
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 9
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 458 301
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 9 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 390 242
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by K. Monzialo in the 34th minute set the tone for Den Bosch, boosting their morale.
  • ▸ C. El Allachi's quick follow-up goal just a minute later solidified Den Bosch’s lead and stifled any counterattack attempts from Vitesse.