In a riveting Eerste Divisie clash at De Vliert, Den Bosch twice clawed back from behind to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against visitors Waalwijk, thanks to an 83rd-minute equalizer from Genrich Sille that set the home supporters alight.

Waalwijk wasted little time stamping their authority on the contest. On 16 minutes, Nazjir Held capitalized on a slick through ball from Jari Altena, firing past Den Bosch keeper Van De Merbel to put the visitors ahead. The early goal spurred Waalwijk into a confident first-half performance, with Held’s pace and Altena’s vision causing persistent problems for the Den Bosch back line.

Den Bosch, however, gradually found their rhythm, with Kévin Monzialo orchestrating several promising moves from the midfield. The home side began to assert themselves after the break, and their persistence paid off in the 66th minute. Monzialo slipped a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Nick de Groot, who coolly slotted home the equalizer and ignited hopes of a home victory.

Parity was short-lived. Just over sixty seconds later, Waalwijk restored their advantage in clinical fashion. Daniël van Kaam’s incisive delivery was met by substitute Tim van der Leij, whose deft finish stunned the home crowd and reestablished Waalwijk’s lead.

Yet, Den Bosch refused to capitulate. Chasing the game, they pressed forward with urgency. Their efforts were rewarded in the 83rd minute as Genrich Sille, on as a substitute, capitalized on chaos in the box to steer the ball home, sending the De Vliert faithful into celebration and ensuring a share of the points.

The match was not without its edge. Waalwijk’s aggressive approach saw three of their players—Godfried Roemeratoe, Held, and Jesper Uneken—booked for fouls and persistent infringement. Both managers made key tactical changes in the second half, with Den Bosch introducing Chahid El Allachi, Mees Laros, and Danny Verbeek to energize the midfield, while Waalwijk’s triple substitution around the 77th minute nearly paid off.

This hard-fought draw means Waalwijk remain a point ahead of Den Bosch in the league standings, clinging to seventh as the campaign approaches its midpoint. For Den Bosch, the resilience shown to twice come from behind will hearten coach and supporters alike, while Waalwijk will rue chances to close the game out after holding the lead twice.

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