Willem II has been relegated to the Kitchen Champion Division. The Tilburgers lost 1-3 to Telstar on Sunday evening, which returns to the Eredivisie after 47 years.
In the first game in Velsen-Zuid last Thursday, the two teams were matched. After the 2-2 final score, the Tilburgers wanted to finish the job on their own field to stay in the Eredivisie.
The supporters in the sold -out King Willem II Stadium saw a spectacular start on Sunday evening after a fireworks show organized by the club. With Telstar, which was surprisingly in the lead after seven minutes due to the completely detached Mees Kaandorp. Five minutes later it was very even 0-2, when striker Youssef El Kachati persuaded the tractor.
Bond
A huge blow to the Tilburgers, but the own supporters stood extra behind the team. Successfully, because Willem II pressed the accelerator pedal and pressed Telstar back. The 1-2 soon fell when left back Rob Nizet claimed the ball with a free kick and then lucky that his deployment was changed direction. Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr., the son of national coach Ronald, was therefore without a chance.
It was then waiting for the 2-2. First it was Emilio Kehrer who touched the keeper’s eye to face with Koeman and a chopping ball from Cisse Sandra just didn’t go into the rebound. Shortly thereafter, Ringo Meerveld did not reward a good action with a goal, his direction changed bet ended up on the bar.
Third goal Telstar
Willem II had to come in the second half, but it was Telstar with the most danger. Tyrese Noslin had the corner before choosing, but hit a Tilburg body. Shortly thereafter, the goalie of Willem II, Thomas Didillon-Hödl, had to save on a hard shot from El Kachati. The 1-3 of Mees Kaandorp in the 58th minute was justified. He was completely free at the second post and brought the difference back to two.
Willem II was completely upset after this third goal and seemed to be defeated. It was no longer a serious attack, while Telstar often defended himself. The Tilburgers no longer got closer and, just like 2022, relegated to the Kitchen Champion Division.