Match report
De Graafschap Defeats Waalwijk 4-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Waalwijk
1–4
FT
De Graafschap
Nov 9, 2025
De Graafschap put on a strong display to defeat Waalwijk 4-1 in their Eerste Divisie fixture. The visitors took an early lead through Boersma and never looked back, with additional goals from Symons, El Kadiri, and van der Heide. Despite their efforts, Waalwijk found it difficult to match De Graafschap's pace and efficiency.
Key Facts
- • B. Boersma opened the scoring for De Graafschap in the 3rd minute.
- • K. Symons added a second goal for De Graafschap at the 34th minute mark.
- • I. El Kadiri extended De Graafschap's lead with another goal in the 44th minute.
- • A. van der Heide sealed the victory with a late goal in the 90th minute.
- • Waalwijk made multiple substitutions to try and change the momentum but couldn't prevent the defeat.
Lineups
Waalwijk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
- 27 J. Altena (D)
- 3 R. van Eijma (D)
- 15 L. Wouters (D)
- 55 N. Held (D)
- 8 D. van Kaam (M)
- 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
- 7 D. Cleonise (M)
- 10 R. van der Venne (M)
- 5 J. Familia-Castillo (M)
- 9 J. Uneken (F)
Substitutes
- 13 X. Mulder
- 31 L. Vogels
- 35 L. Postma
- 2 B. Zorgdrager
- 14 C. Lokesa
- 20 H. Kuster
- 25 M. Witteveen
- 21 M. Schaapman
- 29 M. Kramer
- 17 R. Kuijpers
- 24 O. Panneflek
- 11 T. van der Leij
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 4 O. Raterink (D)
- 3 R. Besselink (D)
- 18 S. Bultman (D)
- 21 K. Symons (D)
- 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
- 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
- 7 J. Simons (M)
- 10 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 11 I. El Kadiri (M)
- 28 B. Boersma (F)
Substitutes
- 25 R. Jonkers
- 12 S. Kremers
- 32 S. Broker
- 5 L. Schoppema
- 20 T. Braem
- 6 M. Smits
- 22 F. de Jong
- 9 D. Theodoridis
- 26 A. van der Heide
Timeline
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3' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalB. Boersma · Assist: K. Symons
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34' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalK. Symons · Assist: J. Simons
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44' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalI. El Kadiri · Assist: S. Bultman
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58' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardR. van der Venne
Foul
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63' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1Off: R. van der Venne · On: C. Lokesa
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63' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Held · On: R. Kuijpers
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68' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardB. Boersma
Foul
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71' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Simons · On: A. van der Heide
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73' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardL. Wouters
Foul
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75' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: T. van der Leij
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76' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: H. Kuster
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78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Symons · On: L. Schoppema
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78' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Boersma · On: D. Theodoridis
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85' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: Teun Gijselhart · On: F. de Jong
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86' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: T. Braem
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90' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalA. van der Heide · Assist: F. de Jong
Match Stats
| Stat | Waalwijk | De Graafschap |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 79% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 18 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 528 | 312 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 8 |
| xG | 3.81 | 2.69 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 7 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 466 | 248 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ De Graafschap took an early lead through Boersma's goal in the 3rd minute, setting a quick tempo that Waalwijk found hard to match.
- ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes by both teams did not alter De Graafschap’s control over the game. The visitors maintained their advantage until the final whistle.