Match report

Willem II Defeats Waalwijk 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Willem II
Willem II
2–1
FT
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
Feb 8, 2026

In a thrilling encounter, Willem II managed to overcome Waalwijk with a narrow 2-1 win in the Eerste Divisie. Despite conceding early on through H. Kuster's goal for Waalwijk, T. Verheydt quickly equalized for Willem II, and an own goal from N. Held sealed the victory.

Key Facts

  • • H. Kuster (Waalwijk) scored in the 1st minute.
  • • T. Verheydt (Willem II) equalized at 29 minutes.
  • • N. Held (Willem II) conceded an own goal for Willem II at 83 minutes.

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 K. de Leeuw
  • 15 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 4 J. Hoogma (D)
  • 24 N. Tjoe a On (D)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (M)
  • 8 C. Twigt (M)
  • 6 G. Besselink (M)
  • 20 M. El Allouchi (M)
  • 9 D. Haen (F)
  • 28 T. Verheydt (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 V. van der Bas
  • 41 T. Kotte
  • 17 S. Bamba
  • 18 A. Zarrouk
  • 47 S. Baartmans
  • 19 U. van Aalst
  • 22 P. van Loon
  • 23 L. Abildgaard
  • 11 A. Culum
  • 14 J. Mathijsen
  • 46 K. Scheepens
  • 48 J. Poortvliet

Waalwijk

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 33 F. Al Mazyani (D)
  • 35 L. Postma (D)
  • 15 L. Wouters (D)
  • 4 L. van Gelderen (D)
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
  • 8 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 18 R. van Hedel (M)
  • 20 H. Kuster (M)
  • 11 T. van der Leij (M)
  • 9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 T. Bramel
  • 13 X. Mulder
  • 29 M. Kramer
  • 10 R. van der Venne
  • 12 R. Fage
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 55 N. Held
  • 30 Y. van der Veen
  • 6 G. Roemeratoe
  • 7 D. Cleonise
  • 28 Q. van Beekveld

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    1' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kuster · Assist: R. van Hedel
  2. Willem II
    29' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    T. Verheydt

    Foul

  3. Willem II
    31' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Verheydt · Assist: N. Doodeman
  4. Waalwijk
    56' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    L. Wouters

    Foul

  5. Waalwijk
    68' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. van der Leij · On: R. Fage
  6. Waalwijk
    68' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Familia-Castillo · On: N. Held
  7. Waalwijk
    68' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. van Hedel · On: G. Roemeratoe
  8. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. El Allouchi · On: A. Culum
  9. Willem II
    77' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: S. Bamba
  10. Willem II
    77' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gijs Besselink · On: A. Zarrouk
  11. Willem II
    83' Willem II Goal · Own Goal
    N. Held
  12. Waalwijk
    86' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Wouters · On: M. Kramer
  13. Waalwijk
    86' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Kuster · On: D. Cleonise
  14. Waalwijk
    87' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kramer

    Argument

  15. Willem II
    87' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Verheydt · On: U. van Aalst
  16. Willem II
    90'+2 Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    Karst de Leeuw

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Waalwijk
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 447 395
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 363 320
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead by Waalwijk was short-lived as T. Verheydt equalized just before the half, boosting Willem II's morale.
  • ▸ An unfortunate own goal from N. Held shifted momentum back to Willem II, securing their victory in a closely contested match.