Willem II Delivers First Blow in Play-Offs: Tilburgers Beat RKC on Emotional Evening
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Willem II has one foot in the semi-finals of the play-offs for a spot in the Eredivisie. John Stegeman's team won the charged duel with local rivals RKC Waalwijk 1-0.
Willem II took the first step towards promotion on Tuesday evening in the play-off duel with RKC. The Tilburg side proved too strong in Waalwijk, winning 0-1. The return leg of the quarter-final is on Saturday.
The goal came shortly after RKC were reduced to ten men. Willem II had the most possession in the first half but barely managed to convert that dominance into major chances. RKC held their ground easily and even threatened a few times just before half-time, although attempts by Ryan Fage and Nazjir Held went over the goal. pic.twitter.com/fwxQZtkgq4— Willem II (@WillemII) May 5, 2026 There was also a special moment in the stands before the brea…
Willem II started the play-offs with a narrow but important 0-1 victory at RKC. Normally, that would be the most important thing at this stage of the season. But after the win in Waalwijk, the focus was mainly on Mounir El Allouchi, who had been struck by personal tragedy. "That he can muster *this*, pff...”
Willem II took the first step towards the semi-finals of the play-offs for promotion to the Eredivisie on Tuesday evening. The Tilburg club visited RKC Waalwijk and managed to win 0-1. Jesper Uneken did his RKC Waalwijk a disservice by picking up a red card after an hour. On Sate...
Willem II did good business in the play-offs on Tuesday evening by beating RKC Waalwijk 0-1. The return match is this coming Saturday in Tilburg, where it will be decided who advances to the third round. RKC Waalwijk had already completed one round of the play-offs, in which they dealt with Roda JC on penalties. Whether it was fatigue or tension, what the Waalwijkers showed in the first half against Willem II was very lackluster. Willem II's pla…
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