Match report

Vitesse Defeats Waalwijk 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Vitesse

2–1

Waalwijk

Dec 10, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025 · FT

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Vitesse held off a spirited challenge from Waalwijk to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win in their Eerste Divisie encounter on December 10, 2025. The match was marked by early dominance from Vitesse, who took the lead through N. Zonneveld's goal after just 39 minutes, assisted by A. Tahaui. Waalwijk responded with a goal of their own in the second half, courtesy of C. Lokesa at minute 60. However, Vitesse managed to clinch the victory as J. Pinto scored a late goal in stoppage time, ensuring Vitesse's

Key Facts

• Vitesse defeated Waalwijk 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie.
• N. Zonneveld scored first for Vitesse at minute 39, assisted by A. Tahaui.
• Waalwijk's goal came from C. Lokesa at minute 60, assisted by H. Kuster.
• J. Pinto secured the win for Vitesse in stoppage time of the second half.

Lineups

Vitesse

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

16 C. van den Berg (G)
2 S. Bonnah (D)
17 V. Zumberi (D)
35 O. Achouitar
22 X. Thenu (D)
24 N. Markelo (M)
19 A. Tahaui (M)
33 M. Marschalk
27 N. Zonneveld (F)
13 J. Pinto (F)
7 D. Hoogewerf (F)

Substitutes

32 J. de Beer
55 M. Steffen
23 J. Siecker
21 R. Schwarz
11 Y. Ranon
34 Y. Ouallil
8 A. Moustafa
30 M. Driezen
9 E. Huth
28 A. Buttner
31 M. Brull
20 N. Bannis

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
8 D. van Kaam (M)
7 D. Cleonise (M)
20 H. Kuster (M)
14 C. Lokesa (M)
9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

13 X. Mulder
31 L. Vogels
3 R. van Eijma
10 R. van der Venne
11 T. van der Leij
17 R. Kuijpers
18 R. van Hedel
24 O. Panneflek
25 M. Witteveen
29 M. Kramer

Timeline

39' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal

N. Zonneveld · Assist: A. Tahaui
42' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card

Mathijs Marschalk

Foul
46' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1

Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: R. van der Venne
60' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal

C. Lokesa · Assist: H. Kuster
61' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Tahaui · On: Y. Ranon
61' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: E. Huth
71' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card

C. Lokesa

Foul
75' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: R. van Eijma
75' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Uneken · On: T. van der Leij
76' Vitesse subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Marschalk · On: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz
77' Vitesse subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Zonneveld · On: Alexander Büttner
86' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4

Off: H. Kuster · On: R. Kuijpers
86' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5

Off: D. Cleonise · On: M. Kramer
88' Vitesse subst · Substitution 5

Off: Xiamaro Thenu · On: Marcus Steffen
89' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card

M. Kramer

Foul
90'+3 Vitesse Card · Yellow Card

Valon Zumberi

Foul
90' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal

J. Pinto · Assist: Y. Ranon

Match Stats

Stat	Vitesse	Waalwijk
Fouls	16	18
Pass Accuracy	70%	82%
Offsides	0	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	9	13
Corners	3	7
Total Passes	279	450
Yellow Cards	2	2
Blocked Shots	2	4
Shots on Target	2	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	6
Possession	38%	62%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	194	370
Shots Inside Box	5	10
Saves	2	0
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ N. Zonneveld's early goal at minute 39 gave Vitesse a significant advantage, setting the tone for their performance.
▸ C. Lokesa equalized for Waalwijk with his goal at minute 60, bringing the match to parity and increasing tension in the game.
▸ J. Pinto's late goal in stoppage time proved crucial as it secured Vitesse's victory against a determined Waalwijk team.