Roda JC convincingly won the home match against De Graafschap 2-0. The score could have been much higher in the end, but Roda failed to capitalize on the opportunities created.
The Kerkrade team never ran into problems against the number eight in the ranking.
Pflücke with the goal in the initial phase
The first attack by Roda JC immediately got the defense of De Graafschap in trouble. A cross from Dylan Vente could not be cleared, after which Patrick Pflücke was able to drive the ball into the goal in the tenth minute.
Vente en Limbombe
Despite the fact that De Graafschap played good football, the team could not embarrass goalkeeper Rody de Boer. Roda had the greatest chance of the second goal in the first half via Dylan Vente. The top scorer saw his shot hit the wrong side of the post. Bryan Limbombe put himself in position just before half-time, but ran into goalkeeper Hidde Jurjus. With 1-0 on the scoreboard, and the best chances for Roda JC, the teams went into the dressing room for half-time.
Finally the 2-0
The game was no different in the second half than in the first act. A strong Roda JC that went looking for more hits. After Davy van den Berg had hit the bar twice, Dylan Vente was successful in the 73rd minute with the 2-0. The attacker already made his 18th goal of this season against De Graafschap.
No Bouchouari in the base
The more than 9,000 spectators saw that trainer Jurgen Streppel had made a striking change to his team. Benjamin Bouchouari had been left out of the squad. The Belgian had to give up his place to Davy van den Berg. Far into the second half, Bouchouari was eventually allowed to come in
Due to this result, Roda JC retains an excellent starting position for the play-offs. The team is in sixth place with 52 points after 30 games played.