Match report
De Graafschap Defeats Dordrecht 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Showdown
De Graafschap
2–1
FT
Dordrecht
Mar 14, 2026
De Graafschap secured a vital 2-1 victory against Dordrecht in their Eerste Divisie match. Reuven Niemeijer opened the scoring from the penalty spot early on, while Y. M'Bemba briefly leveled for Dordrecht with a penalty of his own. N. Kaninda's late goal ensured De Graafschap's win, solidifying their position in the competition.
Key Facts
- • De Graafschap 2–1 Dordrecht
- • Reuven Niemeijer scored a penalty for De Graafschap in the 4th minute
- • Y. M'Bemba equalized from the penalty spot for Dordrecht in the 75th minute
- • N. Kaninda secured the win for De Graafschap with a goal in the 86th minute
- • Dordrecht had two players, Y. M'Bemba and Lucas Woudenberg, receive yellow cards
Lineups
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Ties Wieggers (G)
- 2 Nolan Martens (D)
- 3 Rowan Besselink (D)
- 15 Thomas Kok (D)
- 5 Levi Schoppema (D)
- 24 Jason Meerstadt (M)
- 10 Reuven Niemeijer (M)
- 8 Teun Gijselhart (M)
- 19 Chahid El Allachi (F)
- 9 Nils Eggens (F)
- 11 Ibrahim El Kadiri (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Nathan Kaninda
- 40 Kyano Kwint
- 18 Stijn Bultman
- 22 Fedde de Jong
- 14 Joran Hardeman
- 12 Sten Kremers
- 31 Sam Bouwman
- 21 Kaya Symons
- 38 Denzel Eijken
- 7 Jevon Simons
- 6 Milan Smits
Dordrecht
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 63 Celton Biai (G)
- 3 Sem Valk (D)
- 15 Yannis M'Bemba (D)
- 25 Jan Plug (D)
- 20 Yoon Do-young (M)
- 6 Daniel van Vianen (M)
- 16 Seung-gyun Bae (M)
- 23 Lucas Woudenberg (M)
- 22 Argyrios Darelas (F)
- 77 Noah Bischof (F)
- 9 Stéphano Carrillo (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Robin van Asten
- 29 Nicolás Rossi
- 21 Martin Vetkal
- 11 Marouane Afaker
- 2 Jurre van Aken
- 13 Boaz Kroll
- 1 Tim Coremans
- 28 Lorenzo Codutti
- 10 Joep van der Sluijs
- 8 Lawson Sunderland
- 14 Guus Huitzing
Timeline
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4' De Graafschap Goal · PenaltyReuven Niemeijer
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4' Dordrecht Card · Yellow CardY. M'Bemba
Argument
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36' Dordrecht Card · Yellow CardLucas Woudenberg
Foul
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46' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Carrillo · On: R. van Asten
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58' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: C. El Allachi · On: N. Kaninda
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58' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Eggens · On: K. Kwint
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64' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Bischof · On: N. Rossi
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68' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Meerstadt · On: S. Bultman
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69' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: I. El Kadiri · On: F. de Jong
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75' Dordrecht Goal · PenaltyY. M'Bemba
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76' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Bae · On: M. Afaker
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76' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 4Off: Lucas Woudenberg · On: Martin Vetkal
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86' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalN. Kaninda · Assist: L. Schoppema
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87' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Yoon · On: Jurre van Aken
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90' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: Joran Hardeman
Match Stats
| Stat | De Graafschap | Dordrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 73% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 17 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 323 | 361 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 256 | 264 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 15 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ De Graafschap's early penalty by Reuven Niemeijer set the tone for the match, providing them a crucial early lead
- ▸ The second penalty scored by Y. M'Bemba for Dordrecht in the 75th minute brought the match back to a tie, sparking a tense finish
- ▸ N. Kaninda's goal in the 86th minute sealed the victory for De Graafschap, shifting the momentum decisively in their favor