Match report
FC Eindhoven Draws 2-2 with De Graafschap in Eerste Divisie
FC Eindhoven
2–2
FT
De Graafschap
Apr 3, 2026
FC Eindhoven and De Graafschap fought to a 2-2 draw in their Eerste Divisie clash, featuring late goals and multiple substitutions. S. Simons scored twice for FC Eindhoven, while K. Kwint netted twice for De Graafschap in a match filled with tension and drama.
Key Facts
- • FC Eindhoven: 2 Goals (S. Simons 66', 87')
- • De Graafschap: 2 Goals (K. Kwint 82', 90+5')
- • Yellow Cards: J. Meerstadt (De Graafschap), X. Blomme (FC Eindhoven)
- • Several substitutions were made, notably S. Simons and K. Kwint for both teams.
Lineups
FC Eindhoven
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jort Borgmans (G)
- 22 Clint Essers (D)
- 3 Farouq Limouri (D)
- 33 John Neeskens (D)
- 24 Owen Renfrum (D)
- 8 Sven Simons (M)
- 5 Daan Huisman (M)
- 16 Xander Blomme (M)
- 2 Tyrese Simons (M)
- 9 Kevin van Veen (F)
- 6 Dyon Dorenbosch (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Sven Blummel
- 14 Hugo Deenen
- 32 Rangelo Janga
- 29 Hyman Ali
- 10 Boris van Schuppen
- 20 Amir Bryson
- 30 Nino Fancito
- 23 Edoly Lukoki Mateso
- 18 Niek Munsters
- 15 Niels van Berkel
- 21 Thijs Muller
- 31 Roel van Zutphen
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-1-3-2
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)
- 17 Nathan Kaninda (M)
- 22 Fedde de Jong (M)
- 27 Nart Ahmeti (M)
- 9 Nils Eggens (F)
- 10 Reuven Niemeijer (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Stijn Bultman
- 7 Jevon Simons
- 21 Kaya Symons
- 40 Kyano Kwint
- 19 Chahid El Allachi
- 14 Joran Hardeman
- 12 Sten Kremers
- 25 Rick Jonkers
- 6 Milan Smits
- 8 Teun Gijselhart
Timeline
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30' De Graafschap Card · Yellow CardJ. MeerstadtFoul
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48' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow CardX. BlommeFoul
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61' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Dorenbosch · On: S. Blummel -
61' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Meerstadt · On: S. Bultman -
66' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalS. Simons · Assist: T. Simons -
73' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Schoppema · On: K. Symons -
73' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Kok · On: K. Kwint -
79' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Kaninda · On: C. El Allachi -
82' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalK. Kwint · Assist: N. Martens -
83' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3Off: K. van Veen · On: R. Janga -
87' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal GoalS. Simons -
89' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Simons · On: H. Ali -
90'+2 De Graafschap subst · Substitution 6Off: R. Besselink · On: Joran Hardeman -
90'+3 FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Janga · On: B. van Schuppen -
90'+5 De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalK. Kwint · Assist: Joran Hardeman
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Eindhoven | De Graafschap |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 269 | 541 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 207 | 465 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ S. Simons opened the scoring for FC Eindhoven in the 66th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ K. Kwint equalized for De Graafschap in the 82nd minute, igniting a comeback.
- ▸ Simons scored again for FC Eindhoven in the 87th minute, seemingly sealing the victory.
- ▸ Kwint's late equalizer in the 90+5th minute secured a point for De Graafschap.