Weekend Wrap: Willem II takes temporary lead, Emmen and De Graafschap on the trail

Pro Shots Jeredy Hilterman

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Willem II temporarily takes over the leading position in the Kitchen Champion Division from Roda JC, which will only play against FC Groningen on Sunday. The Tilburg team had a difficult time beating Jong FC Utrecht on their own field: 2-1.

Last Monday, Willem II lost for the first time under Belgian coach Peter Maes, who won his first seven games in the Netherlands. After the defeat against Jong Ajax (1-0), another promising team awaited on Friday evening: Jong FC Utrecht.

Once again, Maes’ team struggled to score against the youngsters, who even took the lead in the King Willem II Stadium thanks to a goal from Nazjir Held. Willem II equalized halfway through the second half. Substitute Max Svensson scored to make it 1-1.

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After a red card for a hard tackle by Mees Akkerman, Willem II went in search of three points and the lead. This was achieved by a striking header from Jeredy Hilterman.

Emmen and De Graafschap on the trail

FC Emmen, number four in the first division, maintained their connection with the top with a victory over low-flying FC Den Bosch, 1-0. Despite numerous chances, Emmen only managed to score from a questionable penalty. After an unfortunate handball by Gedion Zelalem, Jari Vlak made no mistake.

De Graafschap also continues to participate at the top. The Doetinchem club won 1-2 at Telstar. David Flakus Bosilj headed De Graafschap into the lead. Striker Devin Haen came on as a substitute with the 0-2 score, causing excitement among the fans who traveled along. Mohamed Tahiri brought back the tension, but the score remained 1-2.

Pro ShotsDevin Haen (9)

NAC Breda coach Jean-Paul van Gastel changed his formation after disappointing results and elimination in the cup against the amateurs of Quick Boys. Less defensively and with three attackers, however, they failed to win in the competition for the third time in a row. In Breda the score was 1-1 against Jong Ajax.

Young Ajax, which has not yet scored a point in away games this season, took a brutal lead. Mika Godts collected the ball from defender Ahmetcan Kaplan, crossed half the field almost unthreatened and scored: 0-1. Of the many chances of NAC, which is twelfth, only Aimé Omgba managed to score.

VVV overtakes Dordrecht

FC Dordrecht is slowly losing ground after the good start to the competition and drops to seventh place. On Friday evening, Jong PSV was too strong with 1-4. Emmanuel van de Blaak, Jason van Duiven, Mohamed Nassoh and Nicolas Verkooijen scored on behalf of the Eindhoven team, the American Korede Osundina, who was hired from Feyenoord, scored the counter goal.

Pro ShotsKorede Osundina

VVV-Venlo benefited from Dordrecht’s defeat and rose one place by beating FC Eindhoven (0-2). Magnus Kaastrup and Simon Janssen scored on behalf of the Limburgers.

Helmond Sport lost for the first time in seven competition matches. Jong AZ defeated the Brabanders 2-1. After Hakon Lorentzen’s 0-1, Finn Stam and Jurre van Aken reversed the score. After a red card from Mohamed Mallahi, the Brabanders did not return.

In the lower regions, MVV won against TOP in Oss (0-1) thanks to a goal by Tunahan Tasci.

Roda back in the lead on Sunday?

The fourteenth round continues on Sunday with ADO Den Haag-SC Cambuur and Roda JC gets the chance to regain the lead against FC Groningen.

2023-11-10 21:44:13
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