Match report

Waalwijk Stuns GO Ahead Eagles 5–3 in Eredivisie Thriller

Waalwijk
Waalwijk
5–3
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
May 18, 2025

Waalwijk pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat GO Ahead Eagles 5–3 in an electrifying Eredivisie clash. Despite falling behind early with F. Stokkers' goal for the visitors, Waalwijk rallied back through T. van de Loo and M. Kramer's goals before halftime. Y. Oukili and a late penalty from M. Ihattaren sealed the victory.

Key Facts

  • • GO Ahead Eagles opened the scoring with an early goal by F. Stokkers in the 4th minute, assisted by E. Llansana.
  • • T. van de Loo equalized for Waalwijk in the 26th minute.
  • • M. Kramer put Waalwijk ahead in the 48th minute, assisted by R. Margaret.
  • • Waalwijk's Y. Oukili scored twice, once in the 70th and again at injury time (90+2), with an assist from F. Al Mazyani for the latter goal.
  • • GO Ahead Eagles managed two goals through J. Breum in the 73rd minute and E. Linthorst in the 77th.

Lineups

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 33 F. Al Mazyani (D)
  • 17 R. van Eijma (D)
  • 4 L. van Gelderen (D)
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
  • 2 J. Lelieveld (M)
  • 22 T. van de Loo (M)
  • 6 Y. Oukili (M)
  • 52 M. Ihattaren (M)
  • 19 R. Margaret (M)
  • 29 M. Kramer (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Lokesa
  • 24 G. Roemeratoe
  • 28 A. Meijers
  • 18 S. van der Water
  • 35 K. Felida
  • 13 J. Kesting
  • 34 L. Wouters
  • 1 J. Houwen
  • 11 A. Jakobsen
  • 32 R. El Yaakoubi
  • 8 P. Vroegh
  • 7 D. Cleonise

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Plogmann (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 3 G. Nauber (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 24 L. Everink (D)
  • 21 E. Llansana (M)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 14 O. Pettersson (M)
  • 16 V. Edvardsen (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 27 F. Stokkers (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Breum
  • 11 O. Sivertsen
  • 5 D. James
  • 31 O. Boakye
  • 22 J. De Busser
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 29 A. Adelgaard

Timeline

  1. GO Ahead Eagles
    4' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Stokkers · Assist: E. Llansana
  2. Waalwijk
    26' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van de Loo
  3. GO Ahead Eagles
    46' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Stokkers · On: J. Breum
  4. Waalwijk
    48' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kramer · Assist: R. Margaret
  5. Waalwijk
    55' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lelieveld

    Foul

  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    59' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Pettersson · On: O. Sivertsen
  7. GO Ahead Eagles
    59' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Everink · On: D. James
  8. GO Ahead Eagles
    63' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    D. James

    Foul

  9. Waalwijk
    70' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. van de Loo · On: G. Roemeratoe
  10. Waalwijk
    70' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Oukili · Assist: M. Ihattaren
  11. GO Ahead Eagles
    73' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Breum · Assist: E. Linthorst
  12. Waalwijk
    76' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Familia-Castillo · On: A. Meijers
  13. GO Ahead Eagles
    77' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Linthorst · Assist: J. Kramer
  14. Waalwijk
    81' Waalwijk Goal · Penalty
    M. Ihattaren
  15. Waalwijk
    84' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Margaret · On: S. van der Water
  16. Waalwijk
    84' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ihattaren · On: K. Felida
  17. GO Ahead Eagles
    87' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Suray · On: O. Boakye
  18. Waalwijk
    90'+2 Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Oukili · Assist: F. Al Mazyani

Match Stats

Stat Waalwijk GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 29
Corners 4 11
Total Passes 350 532
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 7 11
Shots on Target 9 7
xG 3.09 4.49
Shots off Target 4 11
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 299 471
Shots Inside Box 13 20
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Waalwijk's quick response to GO Ahead Eagles' early goal with T. van de Loo's equalizer set a fast pace for the match and showcased their determination.
  • ▸ M. Kramer’s goal just before halftime turned the tide in Waalwijk's favor, giving them momentum heading into the second half.