Match report
Waalwijk Stuns Emmen 5-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Waalwijk
5–0
FT
Emmen
Apr 10, 2026
In a one-sided affair, Waalwijk stuns Emmen 5-0 in their Eerste Divisie match, with early goals setting the tone. T. van der Leij and H. Kuster were pivotal in Waalwijk's commanding victory, as Emmen struggled to contain the relentless Waalwijk attack.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Waalwijk 5–0 Emmen
- • Goals: T. van der Leij (18', 90'+3), H. Kuster (21'), J. Familia-Castillo (70')
- • Emmen received multiple yellow cards, including fouls by Joshua Mukeh (45'+1), V. Besuijen (51'), and D. Nunumete (56')
- • Waalwijk's G. Roemeratoe (58') and Emmen's G. Bolk (69') also received yellow cards
- • Emmen made five substitutions throughout the match, struggling to keep up with Waalwijk's intensity
Lineups
Waalwijk
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 Mark Spenkelink (G)
- 19 Navajo Bakboord (D)
- 4 Liam van Gelderen (D)
- 15 Luuk Wouters (D)
- 55 Nazjir Held (D)
- 6 Godfried Roemeratoe (M)
- 35 Loek Postma (M)
- 7 Denilho Cleonise (M)
- 20 Harrie Kuster (M)
- 5 Juan Familia-Castillo (M)
- 11 Tim van der Leij (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Daniel van Kaam
- 3 Roshon van Eijma
- 30 Yorem van der Veen
- 12 Ryan Fage
- 21 Marcel Schaapman
- 29 Michiel Kramer
- 18 Rein van Hedel
- 28 Quentin van Beekveld
- 1 Yanick van Osch
- 25 Melle Witteveen
- 10 Richard van der Venne
- 26 Tom Bramel
Emmen
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 38 Luca Unbehaun (G)
- 23 Noam Emeran (D)
- 34 Gijs Bolk (D)
- 2 Joshua Mukeh (D)
- 17 Lukas Larsen (D)
- 30 Alessandro Hojabrpour (M)
- 6 Casper Staring (M)
- 21 Djenahro Nunumete (M)
- 10 Vicente Besuijen (M)
- 9 Romano Postema (F)
- 15 Chiel Sunder (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Philip Sondergaard
- 14 Stan van Manen
- 26 Dim Otten
- 5 Tim Geypens
- 22 Daniël Beukers
- 24 Julien Mesbahi
- 18 Franck Evina
- 1 Koen Bucker
- 4 Christian Østergaard
- 8 Alaa Bakir
- 25 Rodney Kongolo
- 16 Kevin Norder
Timeline
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18' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalT. van der Leij -
21' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalH. Kuster -
45'+1 Emmen Card · Yellow CardJoshua MukehFoul
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46' Emmen subst · Substitution 1Off: Joshua Mukeh · On: Philip Sondergaard -
51' Emmen Card · Yellow CardV. BesuijenFoul
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56' Emmen Card · Yellow CardD. NunumeteFoul
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58' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardG. RoemeratoeFoul
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59' Emmen subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Besuijen · On: S. van Manen -
68' Emmen subst · Substitution 3Off: Lukas Larsen · On: T. Geypens -
68' Emmen subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Nunumete · On: D. Otten -
69' Emmen Card · Yellow CardG. BolkFoul
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70' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalJ. Familia-Castillo -
74' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Roemeratoe · On: Daniel van Kaam -
74' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Wouters · On: R. van Eijma -
74' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Cleonise · On: Y. van der Veen -
75' Emmen subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Emeran · On: D. Beukers -
81' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. van der Veen · On: R. Fage -
85' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Kuster · On: R. van der Venne -
90'+3 Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalT. van der Leij
Match Stats
| Stat | Waalwijk | Emmen |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 432 | 354 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 383 | 296 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Waalwijk's early goals by T. van der Leij (18') and H. Kuster (21') quickly established their dominance, leaving Emmen on the back foot and unable to recover.
- ▸ Emmen received multiple yellow cards, notably Joshua Mukeh and V. Besuijen, which disrupted their rhythm and added to the pressure, allowing Waalwijk to maintain control.