Match report

Waalwijk Falls Short, Willem II Secures Win 3-2 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Waalwijk
Waalwijk
2–3
FT
Willem II
Willem II
Oct 17, 2025

Waalwijk found themselves on the wrong side of a narrow scoreline as they were defeated by Willem II with a final result of 2-3 in their Eerste Divisie encounter. Despite late efforts from Uneken and Altena, Waalwijk couldn't overturn an early deficit established by goals from D. Haen and T. Verheydt.

Key Facts

  • • Waalwijk 2–3 Willem II in the Eerste Divisie match.
  • • Willem II's D. Haen scored twice, with assists from N. Doodeman.
  • • T. Verheydt also found the back of the net for Willem II at minute 48.
  • • J. Uneken and J. Altena responded for Waalwijk in the latter stages.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Waalwijk making several changes around the hour mark.

Lineups

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-3-3

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)
  • 10 R. van der Venne (M)
  • 8 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 7 D. Cleonise (F)
  • 11 T. van der Leij (F)
  • 18 R. van Hedel (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 X. Mulder
  • 31 L. Vogels
  • 2 B. Zorgdrager
  • 3 R. van Eijma
  • 9 J. Uneken
  • 14 C. Lokesa
  • 17 R. Kuijpers
  • 20 H. Kuster
  • 21 M. Schaapman
  • 24 O. Panneflek
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 29 M. Kramer

Willem II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon (G)
  • 2 A. Ciranni (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 4 J. Hoogma (D)
  • 3 F. Stam (D)
  • 19 U. van Aalst (M)
  • 6 G. Besselink (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (M)
  • 9 D. Haen (M)
  • 20 M. El Allouchi (M)
  • 28 T. Verheydt (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 S. Baartmans
  • 17 S. Bamba
  • 8 A. Culum
  • 11 E. Kehrer
  • 14 J. Mathijsen
  • 18 A. Zarrouk
  • 31 K. de Leeuw
  • 22 P. van Loon
  • 45 P. van Maarschalkerwaard
  • 41 B. van der Linden

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    27' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: N. Doodeman
  2. Willem II
    48' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Verheydt · Assist: N. Doodeman
  3. Willem II
    54' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. El Allouchi · On: S. Bamba
  4. Waalwijk
    66' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. van Hedel · On: B. Zorgdrager
  5. Waalwijk
    66' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van der Leij · On: J. Uneken
  6. Waalwijk
    66' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. van der Venne · On: C. Lokesa
  7. Willem II
    72' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Verheydt · On: A. Zarrouk
  8. Willem II
    78' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: N. Doodeman
  9. Waalwijk
    80' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Uneken · Assist: B. Zorgdrager
  10. Waalwijk
    82' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Cleonise · On: R. Kuijpers
  11. Waalwijk
    82' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: M. Kramer
  12. Waalwijk
    90' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Altena

Match Stats

Stat Waalwijk Willem II
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 78%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 11
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 430 343
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 366 268
Shots Inside Box 16 5
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willem II's early goals at 27 and 48 minutes put them firmly in control of the game.
  • ▸ Waalwijk showed resilience with two late goals but failed to catch up, as Willem II held on for victory.