SVV Scheveningen vs Groene Ster Match Recap - Oct 18, 2025

Groene Ster Rallies in Late Drama to Leave Scheveningen Reeling at Houtrust

On an autumn afternoon at Sportpark Houtrust, Groene Ster performed a stirring comeback that reverberated well beyond their lowly place in the Derde Divisie—stealing a 3-2 victory from SVV Scheveningen and shaking up a relegation-dweller’s narrative. The match unfolded with the tension of two teams desperate to change their season’s trajectory, yet only one seized the opportunity to pivot away from recent struggles.

Scheveningen entered the match visibly intent on capitalizing on their home advantage and improving on a record that had seen them drift perilously close to the division’s tail. Their last five outings had been a patchwork of disappointment and hope: two wins, one draw, and recent back-to-back losses—most notably a 0-2 defeat at Gemert and a humbling 1-5 cup exit to Capelle. The scoring touch that propelled them past Roosendaal three weeks ago seemed to flicker again early, as their front line pressed Groene Ster with high intensity.

The hosts took the lead in the 16th minute from a swift counterattack—Scheveningen’s captain volleyed home a cross from the right with a finish that electrified the home crowd. Groene Ster, their confidence battered by recent results (one win, two draws, and four losses in their previous eight), responded by tightening midfield control, contesting every loose ball. Their patience paid dividends: by the 28th minute, they had restored parity through a composed finish by their striker, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to make it 1-1.

The match’s narrative then pivoted sharply before halftime. Scheveningen, buoyed by urgency, surged back ahead in the 38th minute, courtesy of a burly header from a set piece—the home side seemed determined to dictate proceedings. But that resolve would face its sternest test in the second half, as Groene Ster refused to wilt. Their equalizer arrived midway through the period, a moment of individual brilliance as their winger cut inside, evaded two defenders and curled a shot past the keeper.

With the score locked at 2-2, tension ratcheted up—and, as if compelled by the season’s stakes, Groene Ster found another gear. In the 77th minute, controversy erupted when Scheveningen’s center back was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge at the edge of the box. The dismissal not only shifted the balance, but emboldened the visitors. The decisive goal came just six minutes later, a sweeping team move finished by Groene Ster’s midfielder, who slotted in a low drive after clever interplay down the left flank.

The closing moments saw the visitors defend with resolve as Scheveningen, shorthanded, threw bodies forward in search of salvation. Each clearance was met with roars from Groene Ster’s traveling supporters, sensing the rare taste of away victory. When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard confirmed a result that few had forecast—Groene Ster 3, Scheveningen 2—and its implications were immediate for both sides.

For Scheveningen, the defeat was a bitter setback, leaving them in 12th place with just 10 points from nine matches—their season now teetering by the thinnest of margins. The momentum gained in September has dissipated, and with defensive frailty on display, urgent answers are required if they are to halt the slide. Groene Ster, meanwhile, leapfrogged to within striking distance of safety, climbing to 8 points from eight matches and breathing new life into their campaign.

Both teams are no strangers to the grind of lower-table football, but today’s contest was more than a battle for points—it was a study in resilience and response. While Scheveningen must now reckon with missed chances and a costly red card, Groene Ster can savor an overdue away win that may redefine their trajectory.

As the season edges toward its crucial winter run, the onus is on Scheveningen to regroup and rediscover the form that sparked September’s victories. For Groene Ster, the challenge is clear: build on this momentum and prove that today's heroics were not a solitary flourish, but the start of a sustained climb away from the division’s shadow.

The road ahead promises more drama, as every match now carries heightened consequence—a reality made all too vivid by this afternoon’s stirring reversal at Houtrust.