Noordwijk 1-2 Tot Ons Genoegen Berkel
Netherlands Derde Divisie – Saturday, 23 May 2026, 21:30

In a tightly contested Derde Divisie fixture, Tot Ons Genoegen Berkel edged past Noordwijk with a 2-1 victory on the road. The match, played under floodlights at the Sportpark Duinwetering, saw the visitors display clinical finishing to cancel out an early home advantage.

Match Overview

Noordwijk entered the match looking to build momentum in the mid-table battle, while Berkel aimed to climb away from the relegation zone. The opening exchanges were scrappy, with both sides struggling to retain possession in the final third. Berkel, however, grew into the contest and struck first in the 23rd minute when a well-worked corner was headed home by centre-back Jasper van Doorn. Noordwijk responded positively and equalised just before half-time through a crisp strike from midfielder Tom de Jong, who latched onto a loose ball inside the box.

Key Moments

• 23' – Berkel takes the lead: van Doorn’s powerful header from a corner routine.
• 41' – Noordwijk equalises: de Jong fires home after a goalmouth scramble.
• 67' – Berkel regains the lead: winger Samir el Amrani cuts inside and curls a shot into the far corner.
• 81' – Noordwijk’s best chance: a free-kick from Lukas van Dijk is tipped over by Berkel goalkeeper Thijs Meijer.

Tactical Story

Noordwijk lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, looking to utilise width through their full-backs. However, Berkel’s compact 4-4-2 nullified the home side’s crosses and forced them into central areas where the visitors’ double pivot was strong. Berkel’s second goal came from a counter-attack after Noordwijk overcommitted in the middle third. The home side pushed for an equaliser in the final 15 minutes but lacked precision in the final pass.

Standout Players

• Samir el Amrani (Berkel) – A constant threat down the left, his winning goal showcased his dribbling and composure.
• Tom de Jong (Noordwijk) – Scored the equaliser and worked tirelessly in midfield.
• Thijs Meijer (Berkel) – Made several crucial saves, particularly in the second half, to preserve the lead.

Table Impact

The victory moved Berkel to 12th place, three points clear of the relegation playoff spot. Noordwijk remained in 10th, missing a chance to close the gap to the top five. The result keeps the mid-table race wide open with six matches remaining.