Match report
ADO Den Haag Defeats Willem II 1-0 in Eerste Divisie
Willem II
0–1
FT
ADO Den Haag
Feb 24, 2026
ADO Den Haag secured a vital win against Willem II at the Dalkit Stadion on Friday night, as the match ended with an own goal from Thomas Didillon for ADO Den Haag in the 11th minute. The victory adds to their momentum in the Eerste Divisie and leaves Willem II searching for answers.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Willem II 0-1 ADO Den Haag
- • Goal: Thomas Didillon (Own Goal, 11th minute)
- • Yellow Cards: N. Thomas (46'), K. Nikieama (83'), J. Vlak (90'+3)
Lineups
Willem II
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Thomas Didillon (G)
- 15 Amine Et-Taibi (D)
- 30 Raffael Behounek (D)
- 4 Justin Hoogma (D)
- 24 Nathan Tjoe-A-On (D)
- 8 Calvin Twigt (M)
- 18 Anass Zarrouk (M)
- 7 Nick Doodeman (M)
- 9 Devin Haen (M)
- 11 Armin Culum (M)
- 28 Thomas Verheydt (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Gijs Besselink
- 17 Samuel Bamba
- 47 Siegert Baartmans
- 41 Tygo Kotte
- 31 Karst de Leeuw
- 14 Jens Mathijsen
- 46 Kayen Scheepens
- 20 Mounir El Allouchi
- 19 Uriel van Aalst
- 22 Per van Loon
- 23 Lasse Abildgaard
ADO Den Haag
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kilian Nikièma (G)
- 2 Steven Van Der Sloot (D)
- 3 Pascal Mulder (D)
- 4 Matteo Waem (D)
- 15 Milan Hokke (D)
- 25 Juho Kilo (M)
- 27 Nigel Thomas (M)
- 8 Jari Vlak (M)
- 26 Illaijh de Ruijter (M)
- 19 Luka Reischl (F)
- 9 Bryan Fiabema (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Cameron Peupion
- 77 Jalen Hawkins
- 11 Evan Rottier
- 5 Mees Kreekels
- 24 Antoine Lejoly
- 29 Caleb Kramer
- 45 Diogo Tomas
- 35 Sanyika Bergtop
- 18 Sekou Sylla
- 14 Mylian Jimenez
- 16 Finn de Bruin
- 23 Jesse Bal
Timeline
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11' ADO Den Haag Goal · Own GoalThomas Didillon
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46' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1Off: I. de Ruijter · On: C. Peupion
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50' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardN. Thomas
Foul
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56' Willem II subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Verheydt · On: S. Baartmans
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56' Willem II subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Zarrouk · On: Gijs Besselink
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56' Willem II subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Culum · On: S. Bamba
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58' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Thomas · On: E. Rottier
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58' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Reischl · On: J. Hawkins
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59' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 4Off: Milan Hokke · On: M. Kreekels
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77' Willem II subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Doodeman · On: L. Abildgaard
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81' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Kreekels · On: Sekou Sylla
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83' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardKilian Nikièma
Delay of game
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88' Willem II subst · Substitution 5Off: Nathan Tjoe-A-On · On: P. van Loon
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90'+3 ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow CardJ. Vlak
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Willem II | ADO Den Haag |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 369 | 504 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 272 | 410 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted immediately in the 11th minute when Willem II’s Thomas Didillon inadvertently scored an own goal, giving ADO Den Haag a crucial lead.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match, but none managed to change the course of the game. ADO Den Haag held their ground until the final whistle.