Match report

Roda Defeats Willem II 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Roda
Roda
1–0
FT
Willem II
Willem II
May 7, 2017

Roda secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Willem II in their Eredivisie encounter. The game was tightly contested until the 90th minute when A. Ajagun scored the winning goal for Roda, much to the delight of the home supporters. Willem II struggled to create scoring opportunities, while Roda showed resilience and strategic substitutions that helped them hold off their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Roda 1–0 Willem II
  • • Key goal: A. Ajagun for Roda in the 90th minute
  • • Substitutions: Roda made multiple substitutions (Rosheuvel, van Velzen, El Makrini) to maintain momentum
  • • Willem II: J. Croux replaced Asumah (66th minute)

Lineups

Roda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. van Leer (G)
  • 3 C. Kum (D)
  • 5 A. van Peppen (D)
  • 2 M. Milec (D)
  • 8 A. Auassar (D)
  • 30 M. El Makrini (M)
  • 7 T. Van Hyfte (M)
  • 14 A. Ajagun (M)
  • 9 D. Schahin (F)
  • 17 M. Rosheuvel (M)
  • 15 G. van Velzen (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Badibanga
  • 19 M. Paulissen
  • 4 O. Gnjatić
  • 6 N. Rutjes
  • 20 D. Werker
  • 21 S. Raykov
  • 22 Y. De Winter
  • 25 A. Papazoglou
  • 26 N. Wolters
  • 27 F. Ananou
  • 31 D. Stassar
  • 44 B. Verboom

Willem II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Lamprou (G)
  • 4 J. Peters (D)
  • 29 D. Lachman (D)
  • 15 D. Wuytens (D)
  • 46 P. van Anholt (D)
  • 6 F. Ojo (M)
  • 20 A. Kali (M)
  • 8 T. Haye (M)
  • 7 J. Schuurman (M)
  • 14 J. Croux (F)
  • 58 O. Oularé (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Asumah
  • 17 B. van den Boomen
  • 10 E. Falkenburg
  • 23 N. Bertrams
  • 30 A. Calcan
  • 31 M. Branderhorst
  • 45 T. Kok

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    66' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Croux · On: Asumah
  2. Roda
    73' Roda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rosheuvel · On: B. Badibanga
  3. Roda
    75' Roda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. van Velzen · On: M. Paulissen
  4. Roda
    82' Roda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. El Makrini · On: O. Gnjatić
  5. Willem II
    90' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schuurman · On: B. van den Boomen
  6. Roda
    90' Roda Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ajagun · Assist: Martin Milec

Match Stats

Stat Roda Willem II
Fouls 3 6
Pass Accuracy 77% 79%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 388 427
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 10 10
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 297 339
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Roda's strategic late substitutions, including M. Rosheuvel and G. van Velzen, helped maintain their defensive solidity and offensive threat.
  • ▸ The 90th-minute goal by A. Ajagun was a decisive moment, breaking the deadlock and securing three points for Roda in the Eredivisie.