Match report
Waalwijk Defeats FC Eindhoven 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Waalwijk
2–1
FT
FC Eindhoven
Feb 27, 2026
Waalwijk emerged victorious over FC Eindhoven with a 2-1 win in their latest Eerste Divisie encounter. Goals from J. Uneken and N. Held secured the home team's victory, while Thijs Muller had a brief moment of glory for FC Eindhoven.
Key Facts
- • Waalwijk: 2 goals (J. Uneken 15', N. Held 49')
- • FC Eindhoven: 1 goal (Thijs Muller 23')
- • Substitutions: Waalwijk made four substitutions, FC Eindhoven five
- • Yellow Card: S. Simons (FC Eindhoven) at minute 71
Lineups
Waalwijk
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 16 Mark Spenkelink (G)
- 55 Nazjir Held (D)
- 3 Roshon van Eijma (D)
- 15 Luuk Wouters (D)
- 5 Juan Familia-Castillo (D)
- 35 Loek Postma (M)
- 20 Harrie Kuster (M)
- 12 Ryan Fage (M)
- 18 Rein van Hedel (M)
- 7 Denilho Cleonise (F)
- 9 Jesper Uneken (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Yorem van der Veen
- 21 Marcel Schaapman
- 11 Tim van der Leij
- 25 Melle Witteveen
- 26 Tom Bramel
- 13 Xander Mulder
- 28 Quentin van Beekveld
- 29 Michiel Kramer
FC Eindhoven
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jort Borgmans (G)
- 24 Owen Renfrum (D)
- 22 Clint Essers (D)
- 33 John Neeskens (D)
- 25 Terrence Douglas (D)
- 23 Edoly Lukoki Mateso (M)
- 5 Daan Huisman (M)
- 8 Sven Simons (M)
- 2 Tyrese Simons (M)
- 21 Thijs Muller (F)
- 32 Rangelo Janga (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Sven Blummel
- 29 Hyman Ali
- 16 Xander Blomme
- 15 Niels van Berkel
- 9 Kevin van Veen
- 31 Roel van Zutphen
- 30 Nino Fancito
- 19 Siem de Moes
- 3 Jens Elbers
- 10 Boris van Schuppen
- 18 Niek Munsters
- 20 Amir Bryson
Timeline
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15' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalJ. Uneken · Assist: J. Familia-Castillo
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23' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalThijs Muller
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46' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Lukoki Mateso · On: S. Blummel
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49' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalN. Held · Assist: R. Fage
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62' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2Off: Daan Huisman · On: X. Blomme
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62' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Douglas · On: H. Ali
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68' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1Off: R. van Hedel · On: Y. van der Veen
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71' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardS. Simons
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75' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4Off: John Neeskens · On: N. van Berkel
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76' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5Off: Thijs Muller · On: K. van Veen
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80' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Fage · On: M. Schaapman
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86' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Cleonise · On: T. van der Leij
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87' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Kuster · On: M. Witteveen
Match Stats
| Stat | Waalwijk | FC Eindhoven |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 21 |
| Corners | 7 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 422 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 9 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 353 | 286 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 13 |
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Waalwijk took the lead early in the game with J. Uneken scoring after a precise assist from Familia-Castillo, setting the tone for their eventual win.
- ▸ The momentum shifted again when N. Held scored his goal after halftime, sealing Waalwijk's victory despite FC Eindhoven's efforts to equalize.