Roda JC secured an important 2-1 away victory over Willem II in the Eerste Divisie on October 4, 2025. This result marked a significant win for Roda JC, as they overcame one of the league's fancied teams on their own ground. The match process was intense, with Willem II taking an early lead to the delight of the home crowd. Roda JC, however, displayed tremendous resilience, equalizing before halftime and then scoring a second-half winner to complete the comeback. The decisive moment was a clinical counter-attack finished expertly by the Roda JC striker. The three points were a major boost for Roda JC's promotion hopes and dealt a blow to Willem II's ambitions at the top of the table. The Roda JC manager hailed his team's fighting spirit, while the Willem II coach was left to rue defensive errors.