Willem II secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over FC Dordrecht in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter on Saturday afternoon at the Koning Willem II Stadion in Tilburg. The win, achieved in the 89th minute through a stunning strike by substitute Youssef El Hassnaoui, extended Willem II’s unbeaten home run to six matches and lifted them to 12th place in the standings.
Dordrecht had taken an early lead through Mohamed Said’s 12th-minute goal, but Willem II fought back with strikes from Vangelis Pavlidis (37′) and Lasse Nielsen (58′). Despite Dordrecht equalising through Jarchinio Antonia in the 72nd minute, it was El Hassnaoui’s late intervention that ultimately decided the match. The victory moves Willem II to 25 points, while Dordrecht remains 17th with 16 points.
Willem II Secures Victory in Intense Clash
Willem II secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in their recent encounter. The match, part of the ongoing Eredivisie season, saw Willem II extend their winning streak to three games.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams creating chances but failing to capitalise. Willem II’s striker, who spoke to reporters post-match, attributed the slow start to Dordrecht’s tight defensive setup.
The deadlock was broken in the 58th minute when Willem II’s midfielder slotted home from close range. The goal came after a swift counter-attack, initiated by the team’s defence.
Dordrecht equalised ten minutes later through their captain, who headed in a corner kick. The goal sparked a flurry of activity from both sides, with Willem II’s goalkeeper making several crucial saves.
Willem II retook the lead in the 75th minute, with their substitute striker converting a penalty. The penalty was awarded after a Dordrecht defender brought down a Willem II attacker in the box.
Despite Dordrecht’s late efforts, Willem II held on to secure all three points. The victory lifts Willem II to seventh place in the Eredivisie table, while Dordrecht remains in the relegation zone.
Willem II’s manager praised his team’s resilience, stating, “We showed great character today. It wasn’t easy, but we found a way to win.” The match was witnessed by a crowd of 13,500 at the Willem II Stadion.
Match Timeline: Willem II Outplays FC Dordrecht
Willem II secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in a thrilling Eredivisie match. The win extends Willem II’s unbeaten streak to five games, while Dordrecht suffers its third consecutive defeat.
The hosts took an early lead in the 12th minute through a well-placed header from captain Dries Sorensen. The goal came from a corner kick, with Sorensen rising above the Dordrecht defence to power the ball into the net.
Dordrecht equalised just before half-time through a penalty converted by top scorer Jarchinio Antonia. The penalty was awarded after a handball decision by the VAR, sparking controversy among the home fans.
Willem II regained the lead in the 65th minute through a stunning long-range strike from midfielder Gianluca Nijmeijer. The goal came against the run of play, with Nijmeijer catching the Dordrecht defence off guard.
The home side sealed the victory in the 82nd minute through a clinical finish from substitute Oussama Tannane. The goal came after a swift counter-attack, with Tannane rounding the keeper to slot the ball into an empty net.
Dordrecht manager Erik van der Veer criticised the referee’s decisions post-match. “The penalty was soft, and the handball was outside the box,” he stated. Willem II manager Adrie Poldervaart praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character to come back from a setback,” he said.
Dramatic Comeback Leads Willem II to Victory
Willem II secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in a thrilling Eredivisie match. The Tilburg-based club turned the game around in the final 20 minutes, with goals from Thijs Dallinga and Gianluca Breinburg sealing the win.
FC Dordrecht took an early lead through a goal from Jarchinio Antonia in the 18th minute. The visitors maintained pressure throughout the first half, but Willem II’s defence held firm. The deadlock remained until the 71st minute when Dallinga equalised with a powerful header.
The turning point came in the 79th minute when Breinburg capitalised on a defensive error to put Willem II ahead. Dordrecht pushed for an equaliser in the closing minutes, but Willem II’s defence stood strong. The win moves Willem II up to 12th in the Eredivisie table, while Dordrecht remains in the relegation zone.
Willem II manager Adrian Vickers praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character to come back from a goal down,” he said post-match. “The players never gave up and deserved the victory.”
The match witnessed a total of 37 fouls, with Dordrecht committing 22 and Willem II 15. Referee Jeroen Manschot issued six yellow cards, four to Dordrecht and two to Willem II. The attendance at the Koning Willem II Stadion was 13,412, with fans treated to a spectacle of dramatic comebacks and intense action.
FC Dordrecht Falls Short Against Willem II
Willem II secured a crucial 3-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in a tightly contested Eredivisie match. The win extends Willem II’s unbeaten streak to five games, while FC Dordrecht’s losing streak extends to three.
The decisive moment came in the 67th minute when Willem II’s striker, Thijs Oude Kotte, capitalised on a defensive error to score the winning goal. FC Dordrecht’s manager, Robert Maaskant, admitted post-match that his team’s defensive frailties cost them dearly.
Willem II dominated possession throughout the match, maintaining 62% of the ball. Despite this, FC Dordrecht created several clear chances, with striker Jarchinio Antonia hitting the post in the first half.
The match saw three yellow cards issued, two to FC Dordrecht and one to Willem II. Willem II’s midfielder, Dries Sorensen, was booked for a late challenge in the second half.
Post-match, Willem II’s manager, Adrie Poldervaart, praised his team’s resilience. “We knew it would be a tough game,” he said. “But the players showed great character to grind out the result.”
The victory lifts Willem II to 12th in the Eredivisie table, while FC Dordrecht remains in the relegation zone. The two teams will meet again in the reverse fixture in March.
Willem II Dominates in Crucial League Showdown
Willem II secured a vital 3-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in a tense Eredivisie showdown on Saturday. The win keeps the Tilburg side firmly in the relegation battle, with the defeat leaving Dordrecht in a precarious position.
The hosts took an early lead through Thijs Oussoren in the 12th minute, capitalising on a defensive error. Dordrecht equalised just before half-time through a well-worked team move finished by Jarchinio Antonia.
Willem II regained the lead in the 65th minute through a penalty converted by Sam Lammers. The decisive third goal came from a quick counter-attack, with Lammers again on target in the 78th minute.
Manager Adrian Vickers praised his team’s resilience. “We knew this was a must-win game,” he said post-match. “The players showed great character to come back after conceding.”
The result moves Willem II up to 16th place, just three points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Dordrecht drops to 18th, with their survival hopes hanging by a thread.
Both teams face crucial fixtures next weekend, with Willem II travelling to Fortuna Sittard and Dordrecht hosting FC Emmen. The relegation battle in the Eredivisie shows no signs of easing.
Willem II secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over FC Dordrecht in an enthrilling Eredivisie encounter. The home side took an early lead through Vangelis Pavlidis, but Dordrecht fought back with goals from Jarchinio Antonia and Jop van der Linden. Willem II restored their lead through a penalty from Pavlidis, and although Dordrecht pushed for an equaliser, it was the home side who held firm to claim all three points.
The result sees Willem II climb to sixth in the table, just three points behind the European qualification spots. Meanwhile, FC Dordrecht remains in the relegation zone, with a crucial match against Excelsior on the horizon. Both teams will now turn their attention to their next fixtures, with Willem II hosting FC Twente and Dordrecht travelling to Feyenoord.
