Eredivisie
WaalwijkPenalties
1 - 1
HT: 0–0Pens: 3–1
Roda1 May 2026, 18:00
Mandemakers Stadion, Waalwijk
Erwin Blank, Netherlands
Waalwijk61’J. Boetius
74’J. Uneken
76’H. Kuster
76’R. Fage
81’D. Cleonise
90’T. van der Leij
90’J. Uneken
98’J. Uneken
106’L. Postma
120’D. van Kaam
120’R. van Eijma
120’L. van Gelderen
Roda
A. van den Hurk30’
D. Van den Buijs49’
A. van den Hurk52’
A. van den Hurk67’
I. Griffith68’
M. Breij84’
J. P. Muller84’
R. El Meliani85’
K. Jansen106’
M. Paulissen120’
J. Deom120’
T. Kalinauskas120’
L. Beerten120’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
5.3/10Man of the Match
A. van den Hurk
Key Moments
152' A. van den Hurk’s goal for Roda, exploiting a defensive gap in Waalwijk’s backline.
290+7' J. Uneken’s equalizer for Waalwijk, showcasing their set-piece efficiency and late-game composure.
3The penalty shootout in extra time, where both teams missed multiple penalties, emphasizing the high-pressure nature of the match.
Tactical Insights
Waalwijk’s dominance in possession and passing (571 accurate passes) highlights their ability to control games, but their lack of sharpness in converting chances (only 3 shots on target in the first half) limited their effectiveness.
Roda’s defensive resilience and ability to counterattack, despite being outplayed statistically, underscores the importance of tactical discipline and set-piece execution in tight matches.
The high number of fouls (19) by Roda suggests a reactive approach, which may have contributed to their inability to maintain possession and create consistent opportunities.
The match between Waalwijk and Roda was a tightly contested encounter, with both teams showing contrasting approaches. Waalwijk dominated possession (56%) and created significantly more chances (27 shots, 10 on target) compared to Roda’s 6 shots and 3 on target. Despite this, Roda managed to break the deadlock in the 52nd minute through A. van den Hurk, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. Waalwijk’s equalizer came late in the 90th minute via J. Uneken, highlighting their persistence and ability to capitalize on set pieces. The match entered extra time with both teams showing resilience, but the decisive moments came in the penalty shootout, where multiple players from both sides missed their attempts, ultimately leading to a 1-1 draw. Roda’s tactical discipline in the first half and their ability to exploit Waalwijk’s defensive vulnerabilities were key, while Waalwijk’s superior passing and possession control were offset by a lack of clinical finishing in the first half.