Willem II was eventually too good for Vitesse.
The match was played at the GelreDome stadium in ARNHEM on Sunday and it started at 2:45 pm local time. The referee was Allard Lindhout. The weather was rain. The temperature was pleasant at 19.3 degrees Celsius or 66.81 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 89%.
Vitesse started with a 3-5-2 line-up. On the other side, Willem II adopted for a aggressive formation (4-3-3).
Vitesse – Formation
Thomas Letsch decided to play with the following team: Markus Schubert, Alois Oroz, Enzo Cornelisse, Tomáš Hájek, Romaric Yapi, Sondre Tronstad, Matúš Bero, Toni Domgjoni, Maximilian Wittek, Oussama Tannane and Loïs Openda.
The home team had on the bench: Nigel van Haveren, Riechedly Bazoer, Daan Huisman, Jeroen Houwen, Thomas Buitink, Oussama Darfalou, Julian Von Moos, Eli Dasa, Nikolai Baden Frederiksen, Patrick Vroegh and Yann Gboho.
Willem II – Formation
On the other side, Fred Letsch played with: Timon Wellenreuther, Leeroy Owusu, Freek Heerkens, Ulrik Jenssen, Derrick Köhn, Pol Llonch, Görkem Sağlam, Dries Saddiki, Che Nunnely, Kwasi Okyere Wriedt and Mats Köhlert.
They had on the bench: Max Svensson, Vincent Schippers, Rick Zuijderwijk, Wesley Spieringhs, Nikolaos Michelis, John Yeboah, Connor van den Berg, Dylan Ryan, Jorn Brondeel and Elton Kabangu.
Vitesse was in firm control of the ball 61% while Willem II was struggling with a 39% ball possession.
Match Timeline
After this match, Vitesse will stay with 3 points while Willem II will have 3 points.
In the next match in the Eredivisie, Vitesse will play away Ajax on the 29th of August with a 20-8 head to head in favor of Ajax (3 draw). Willem II will host PEC Zwolle on the 28th of August with a 8-5 head to head in favor of PEC Zwolle (3 draw).