Match report

Emmen Defeats Jong Utrecht 1–0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Emmen
Emmen
1–0
FT
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
Mar 2, 2026

Emmen held off a strong challenge from Jong Utrecht to secure a 1-0 victory in their Eerste Divisie match, thanks to an early goal from R. Postema. Despite being reduced to nine men by the second half, Emmen's defense remained solid, preserving the lead until the final whistle. The win positions Emmen well in the Eerste Divisie standings, while Jong Utrecht faces a tough task to climb the table.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen 1–0 Jong Utrecht
  • • Goal: R. Postema (5' - Assisted by V. Besuijen)
  • • Jong Utrecht received two yellow cards (N. Dundas, J. van Ommeren)
  • • Emmen also received a yellow card (Philip Sondergaard)
  • • Emmen made five substitutions; Jong Utrecht made three

Lineups

Emmen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 38 Luca Unbehaun (G)
  • 36 Luca Everink (D)
  • 3 Philip Sondergaard (D)
  • 2 Joshua Mukeh (D)
  • 17 Lukas Larsen (D)
  • 25 Rodney Kongolo (M)
  • 6 Casper Staring (M)
  • 77 Filimon Gerezgiher (M)
  • 8 Alaa Bakir (M)
  • 10 Vicente Besuijen (M)
  • 9 Romano Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Julien Mesbahi
  • 12 Freddy Quispel
  • 4 Christian Østergaard
  • 5 Tim Geypens
  • 15 Chiel Sunder
  • 1 Koen Bucker
  • 34 Gijs Bolk
  • 22 Daniël Beukers
  • 30 Alessandro Hojabrpour
  • 21 Djenahro Nunumete
  • 29 Agon Sadiku
  • 18 Franck Evina

Jong Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kevin Gadellaa (G)
  • 2 Sil van der Wegen (D)
  • 3 Neal Viereck (D)
  • 14 Wessel Kooy (D)
  • 5 Emeka Adeile (D)
  • 6 Jaygo van Ommeren (M)
  • 8 Oualid Agougil (M)
  • 7 Markus Jensen (M)
  • 10 Noa Dundas (M)
  • 11 Emirhan Demircan (M)
  • 9 Rafik El Arguioui (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Viggo Plantinga
  • 13 Per Kloosterboer
  • 19 Shedrach Ebite
  • 32 Justin Eversen
  • 31 Mees Eppink
  • 12 Brian van den Boogaard
  • 16 Driss Laaouina
  • 21 Lynden Edhart
  • 17 Bjorn Menzo
  • 18 Jessey Sneijder
  • 20 Tijn den Boggende

Timeline

  1. Emmen
    5' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: V. Besuijen
  2. Jong Utrecht
    29' Jong Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    N. Dundas

    Foul

  3. Jong Utrecht
    43' Jong Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    J. van Ommeren

    Foul

  4. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. van Ommeren · On: V. Plantinga
  5. Emmen
    55' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Philip Sondergaard

    Foul

  6. Emmen
    63' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Besuijen · On: F. Quispel
  7. Emmen
    63' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Everink · On: J. Mesbahi
  8. Emmen
    70' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bakir · On: T. Geypens
  9. Emmen
    70' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Philip Sondergaard · On: Christian Østergaard
  10. Jong Utrecht
    70' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. van der Wegen · On: P. Kloosterboer
  11. Emmen
    89' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Gerezgiher · On: C. Sunder
  12. Jong Utrecht
    90' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. El Arguioui · On: S. Ebite

Match Stats

Stat Emmen Jong Utrecht
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 77%
Offsides 3 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 308 371
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 225 285
Shots Inside Box 2 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen's early goal from R. Postema in the 5th minute set the tone and gave them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Jong Utrecht's loss of two players to yellow cards within the first 45 minutes of the game significantly impacted their ability to push for an equalizer.