Match report

Telstar and Willem II Draw 2-2 in Eredivisie Clash

Telstar
Telstar
2–2
FT
Willem II
Willem II
May 29, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Van Dongen Stadion, Telstar fought back from two goals down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Willem II in their Eredivisie match. The visitors took an early lead through R. Meerveld before Telstar's own goal by Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson compounded the hosts' woes. However, Y. El Kachati and a late equalizer from E. Kehrer ensured both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • R. Meerveld scored for Willem II at 14'
  • • D. Koswal received a yellow card for Telstar at 16'
  • • Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson scored an own goal for Telstar at 56'
  • • Y. El Kachati equalized for Telstar at 65'
  • • E. Kehrer netted the late goal for Willem II at 81'

Lineups

Telstar

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Koeman (G)
  • 3 M. Apau (D)
  • 21 D. Koswal (D)
  • 6 D. Bakker (D)
  • 11 T. Noslin (M)
  • 4 G. Offerhaus (M)
  • 25 T. Owusu (M)
  • 2 J. Hardeveld (M)
  • 17 N. Rossen (F)
  • 14 M. Kaandorp (F)
  • 9 Y. El Kachati (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Turfkruier
  • 18 R. van Ekeris
  • 12 T. Overtoom
  • 27 R. Kharchouch
  • 19 S. Hagedoorn
  • 26 J. van Schooneveld
  • 15 A. Lechkar
  • 24 M. Olfers
  • 16 A. Douiri
  • 28 T. Bodak
  • 23 R. Koubini
  • 20 J. Houweling

Willem II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon-Hödl (G)
  • 33 T. St. Jago (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 6 B. Lambert (D)
  • 5 R. Sigurgeirsson (D)
  • 8 J. Bosch (M)
  • 34 A. Lachkar (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (M)
  • 77 D. Kaygin (M)
  • 16 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 9 K. Vaesen (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 E. Kehrer
  • 14 C. Sandra
  • 19 Y. Sylla
  • 21 A. Fatah
  • 17 P. Joosten
  • 50 P. van Loon
  • 18 J. Bokila
  • 4 E. Schouten
  • 15 M. Pivaš
  • 51 U. van Aalst
  • 41 M. Schut
  • 24 C. van den Berg

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    14' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Meerveld · Assist: Kyan Vaesen
  2. Telstar
    16' Telstar Card · Yellow Card
    D. Koswal

    Foul

  3. Telstar
    46' Telstar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Koswal · On: J. Turfkruier
  4. Telstar
    56' Telstar Goal · Own Goal
    Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson
  5. Willem II
    61' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    R. Behounek

    Foul

  6. Telstar
    65' Telstar Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. El Kachati · Assist: D. Bakker
  7. Telstar
    69' Telstar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kaandorp · On: R. van Ekeris
  8. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: E. Kehrer
  9. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kaygin · On: C. Sandra
  10. Willem II
    81' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Kehrer · Assist: Kyan Vaesen
  11. Telstar
    82' Telstar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Owusu · On: T. Overtoom
  12. Telstar
    82' Telstar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. El Kachati · On: R. Kharchouch
  13. Willem II
    86' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    B. Lambert

    Foul

  14. Willem II
    87' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kyan Vaesen · On: Y. Sylla
  15. Telstar
    88' Telstar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Noslin · On: S. Hagedoorn

Match Stats

Stat Telstar Willem II
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 439 326
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 358 243
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Telstar's own goal by Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson in the second half (56') turned the momentum in Willem II's favor after they were already leading.
  • ▸ Y. El Kachati's equalizer for Telstar at 65' shifted the game back into balance, setting up a thrilling conclusion.