Narrow victory for Willem II

Narrow victory for Willem II

Published Jan. 30, 2010 12:41 a.m. ET

Sergio Zijler netted an 80th-minute winner as Willem II claimed a 2-1 victory over Eredivisie bottom club RKC Waalwijk to enhance their own survival chances.

Stefan Nijland fired Willem II in front after 26 minutes, but Fred Benson equalised four minutes later.

Willem II had to wait until 10 minutes from time to strike the winner to claim a fifth win of the season.

It was RKC's 16th loss from 20 games this term and they lie three points adrift at the foot of the standings.

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