Match report

FC Eindhoven Secures Narrow 1-0 Win Over Emmen in Eerste Divisie

FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
1–0
FT
Emmen
Emmen
Mar 28, 2026

FC Eindhoven held off a determined Emmen side to secure a 1-0 victory in the Eerste Divisie. Farouq Limouri's goal in the 53rd minute proved decisive as FC Eindhoven managed to maintain their lead despite Emmen's spirited second-half push. The match was marred by several yellow cards, with three going to Emmen players in the first half.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: FC Eindhoven 1-0 Emmen
  • • Goal: Farouq Limouri (53') for FC Eindhoven
  • • Yellow cards: D. Beukers (12'), N. Emeran (25'), Christian Østergaard (43') for Emmen; K. van Veen (44') for FC Eindhoven
  • • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions for both FC Eindhoven and Emmen throughout the match
  • • Competition: Eerste Divisie

Lineups

FC Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jort Borgmans (G)
  • 22 Clint Essers (D)
  • 3 Farouq Limouri (D)
  • 29 Hyman Ali (D)
  • 24 Owen Renfrum (D)
  • 5 Daan Huisman (M)
  • 16 Xander Blomme (M)
  • 8 Sven Simons (M)
  • 6 Dyon Dorenbosch (M)
  • 2 Tyrese Simons (M)
  • 9 Kevin van Veen (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Hugo Deenen
  • 27 Marlon van de Wetering
  • 32 Rangelo Janga
  • 30 Nino Fancito
  • 31 Roel van Zutphen
  • 15 Niels van Berkel
  • 7 Sven Blummel
  • 10 Boris van Schuppen
  • 21 Thijs Muller
  • 18 Niek Munsters
  • 20 Amir Bryson
  • 23 Edoly Lukoki Mateso

Emmen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 38 Luca Unbehaun (G)
  • 22 Daniël Beukers (D)
  • 4 Christian Østergaard (D)
  • 34 Gijs Bolk (D)
  • 17 Lukas Larsen (D)
  • 6 Casper Staring (M)
  • 12 Freddy Quispel (M)
  • 21 Djenahro Nunumete (M)
  • 23 Noam Emeran (F)
  • 9 Romano Postema (F)
  • 10 Vicente Besuijen (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Julien Mesbahi
  • 2 Joshua Mukeh
  • 15 Chiel Sunder
  • 77 Filimon Gerezgiher
  • 25 Rodney Kongolo
  • 16 Kevin Norder
  • 1 Koen Bucker
  • 8 Alaa Bakir
  • 30 Alessandro Hojabrpour
  • 29 Agon Sadiku

Timeline

  1. Emmen
    12' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Beukers

    Foul

  2. Emmen
    25' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Emeran

    Simulation

  3. Emmen
    43' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Østergaard

    Foul

  4. FC Eindhoven
    44' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    K. van Veen

    Argument

  5. FC Eindhoven
    53' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    Farouq Limouri
  6. Emmen
    62' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian Østergaard · On: Joshua Mukeh
  7. Emmen
    62' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Beukers · On: J. Mesbahi
  8. Emmen
    62' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lukas Larsen · On: C. Sunder
  9. FC Eindhoven
    66' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Dorenbosch · On: H. Deenen
  10. FC Eindhoven
    74' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. van Veen · On: R. Janga
  11. FC Eindhoven
    74' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Farouq Limouri · On: M. van de Wetering
  12. Emmen
    74' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Bolk · On: F. Gerezgiher
  13. Emmen
    82' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Staring · On: R. Kongolo

Match Stats

Stat FC Eindhoven Emmen
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 67% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 17
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 268 464
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 8 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 179 362
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 6 7
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Farouq Limouri's goal in the 53rd minute shifted the momentum in favor of FC Eindhoven, giving them a crucial lead they would hold onto.
  • ▸ Emmen made several substitutions in the second half, including Joshua Mukeh, J. Mesbahi, and C. Sunder, but failed to capitalize on these changes.