Match report

Cambuur Defeats Jong Utrecht 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Cambuur
Cambuur
1–0
FT
Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
Mar 8, 2026

Cambuur staved off a determined Jong Utrecht to secure a 1-0 victory in the Eerste Divisie on 2026-03-08. The decisive goal came from O. Sjostrand in the 63rd minute, assisted by J. Amofa, giving Cambuur three crucial points in the league. Despite multiple substitutions and a disciplined defensive performance, Jong Utrecht could not find an equalizer in the latter stages of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cambuur 1–0 Jong Utrecht
  • • Goal: O. Sjostrand (Cambuur) in the 63rd minute, assisted by J. Amofa
  • • Cambuur received three yellow cards: J. van der Sande (36'), R. Balk (51'), and R. Mulders (84')
  • • Jong Utrecht made three substitutions: E. Adiele off for J. Sneijder (46'), R. El Arguioui off for L. Edhart (81'), E. Demircan off for J. van Riel (81'), O. Agougil off for S. Ebite (81')

Lineups

Cambuur

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Jansen (G)
  • 16 R. Mulders (D)
  • 4 I. Baouf (D)
  • 6 J. Amofa (D)
  • 22 T. Galvez (D)
  • 8 N. Souren (M)
  • 7 R. Balk (M)
  • 17 E. Apkakou (M)
  • 26 I. Ferrah (F)
  • 14 J. van der Sande (F)
  • 11 O. Sjostrand (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 J. Meijster
  • 18 T. Rolke
  • 9 K. Visser
  • 24 T. Jonker
  • 47 D. Look
  • 13 N. Binder
  • 3 J. Berkhout
  • 2 D. Jermoumi
  • 15 F. Kvam
  • 27 W. Kooistra
  • 25 B. Marsman
  • 19 I. Henstra

Jong Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Eppink (G)
  • 5 V. Plantinga (D)
  • 3 W. Kooy (D)
  • 14 P. Kloosterboer (D)
  • 8 E. Adiele (D)
  • 2 S. van der Wegen (M)
  • 6 O. Agougil (M)
  • 7 M. Jensen (M)
  • 10 T. den Boggende (M)
  • 11 E. Demircan (M)
  • 9 R. El Arguioui (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Eversen
  • 32 L. Oladipo
  • 18 J. Sneijder
  • 12 B. van den Boogaard
  • 21 L. Edhart
  • 15 J. van Riel
  • 19 S. Ebite

Timeline

  1. Cambuur
    36' Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    J. van der Sande

    Foul

  2. Jong Utrecht
    46' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Adiele · On: J. Sneijder
  3. Cambuur
    51' Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    R. Balk

    Persistent fouling

  4. Cambuur
    63' Cambuur Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Sjostrand · Assist: J. Amofa
  5. Cambuur
    65' Cambuur subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Balk · On: T. Rolke
  6. Cambuur
    76' Cambuur subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Apkakou · On: Jorn Berkhout
  7. Cambuur
    76' Cambuur subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ferrah · On: I. Henstra
  8. Jong Utrecht
    81' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. El Arguioui · On: L. Edhart
  9. Jong Utrecht
    81' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Demircan · On: J. van Riel
  10. Jong Utrecht
    81' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Agougil · On: S. Ebite
  11. Cambuur
    82' Cambuur subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Sjostrand · On: W. Kooistra
  12. Cambuur
    84' Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mulders

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cambuur Jong Utrecht
Fouls 10 18
Pass Accuracy 81% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 430 383
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.33 1.41
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 349 302
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambuur's early yellow cards to J. van der Sande and R. Balk (36' and 51') seemed to affect their defensive stability, but they capitalized on a quick counter in the 63rd minute with O. Sjostrand's goal.
  • ▸ Despite numerous substitutions, including Cambuur's changes to maintain their lead and Jong Utrecht's late push for an equalizer, neither team could break through again, sealing Cambuur's victory.