Match report

Emmen Defeats De Graafschap 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Emmen
Emmen
1–0
FT
De Graafschap
De Graafschap
Apr 24, 2026

Emmen held off De Graafschap with a solitary goal from R. Kongolo in the 46th minute, securing a vital 1-0 win in the Eerste Divisie. Despite De Graafschap's aggressive push in the latter half, Emmen's defense remained resilient, preserving their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen won 1-0 against De Graafschap in the Eerste Divisie match.
  • • R. Kongolo scored the winning goal for Emmen in the 46th minute.
  • • Emmen received three yellow cards in the match, to D. Beukers (12'), Chiel Sunder (37'), and D. Nunumete (42').
  • • Christian Østergaard replaced A. Hojabrpour in the 46th minute.
  • • De Graafschap made multiple substitutions but could not find the equalizer.

Lineups

Emmen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Unbehaun (G)
  • 22 D. Beukers (D)
  • 4 C. Ostergaard (D)
  • 2 J. Mukeh (D)
  • 21 D. Nunumete (D)
  • 25 R. Kongolo (M)
  • 6 C. Staring (M)
  • 14 S. van Manen (M)
  • 12 F. Quispel (M)
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 9 R. Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Norder
  • 26 D. Otten
  • 20 J. Kade
  • 30 A. Hojabrpour
  • 10 V. Besuijen
  • 23 N. Emeran

De Graafschap

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Wieggers (G)
  • 2 N. Martens (D)
  • 15 T. Kok (D)
  • 18 S. Bultman (D)
  • 21 K. Symons (D)
  • 24 J. Meerstadt (M)
  • 8 T. Gijselhart (M)
  • 7 J. Simons (M)
  • 22 F. de Jong (M)
  • 11 I. El Kadiri (M)
  • 9 N. Eggens (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 R. Jonkers
  • 31 S. Bouwman
  • 19 C. El Allachi
  • 5 L. Schoppema
  • 6 M. Smits
  • 35 K. Tang
  • 30 N. Hartgers
  • 20 T. Braem
  • 17 N. Kaninda

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Emmen
    37' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Chiel Sunder

    Foul

  3. Emmen
    42' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    D. Nunumete

    Foul

  4. Emmen
    46' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian Østergaard · On: A. Hojabrpour
  5. Emmen
    46' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kongolo · Assist: A. Hojabrpour
  6. De Graafschap
    60' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. El Kadiri · On: C. El Allachi
  7. De Graafschap
    60' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Martens · On: L. Schoppema
  8. De Graafschap
    60' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Meerstadt · On: M. Smits
  9. De Graafschap
    70' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Simons · On: N. Kaninda
  10. Emmen
    73' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Sunder · On: V. Besuijen
  11. Emmen
    73' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. van Manen · On: N. Emeran
  12. De Graafschap
    84' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Symons · On: T. Braem
  13. Emmen
    90'+1 Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luca Unbehaun · On: K. Norder
  14. Emmen
    90'+1 Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Postema · On: J. Kade

Match Stats

Stat Emmen De Graafschap
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 350 495
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 257 419
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Kongolo's goal in the 46th minute gave Emmen the lead and shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Emmen's defensive solidity and smart substitutions helped maintain the lead despite De Graafschap's late-game aggression.