Match report

Cambuur Stuns ADO Den Haag with 2-1 Eerste Divisie Victory

ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
1–2
FT
Cambuur
Cambuur
Jan 16, 2026

Cambuur stunned ADO Den Haag with a convincing 2-1 victory in their Eerste Divisie clash. Goals from J. van der Sande and R. Balk put Cambuur firmly in control before J. Bal's late goal for ADO Den Haag offered them hope, but it wasn't enough to secure the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Cambuur secured a 2-1 victory over ADO Den Haag in Eerste Divisie action.
  • • J. van der Sande opened the scoring for Cambuur at minute 16, assisted by M. Diemers.
  • • R. Balk doubled Cambuur's lead with a goal at minute 24, assisted by J. van der Sande.
  • • ADO Den Haag responded in the second half when substitute J. Bal scored from an assist by N. Thomas at minute 88.

Lineups

ADO Den Haag

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Nikiema (G)
  • 2 S. van der Sloot (D)
  • 15 M. Hokke (D)
  • 4 M. Waem (D)
  • 5 M. Kreekels (D)
  • 25 J. Kilo (M)
  • 7 D. van Mieghem (M)
  • 8 J. Vlak (M)
  • 21 C. Peupion (M)
  • 19 L. Reischl (F)
  • 11 E. Rottier (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 A. Lejoly
  • 29 C. Kramer
  • 12 M. Houwaart
  • 14 M. Jimenez
  • 16 F. de Bruin
  • 23 J. Bal
  • 26 I. de Ruijter
  • 27 N. Thomas
  • 30 J. Brandt
  • 31 D. Payne
  • 45 D. Tomas
  • 35 S. Puljhun

Cambuur

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Jansen (G)
  • 16 R. Mulders (D)
  • 4 I. Baouf (D)
  • 6 J. Amofa (D)
  • 22 T. Galvez (D)
  • 18 T. Rolke (M)
  • 26 I. Ferrah (M)
  • 7 R. Balk (M)
  • 10 M. Diemers (M)
  • 11 O. Sjostrand (M)
  • 14 J. van der Sande (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 D. Jermoumi
  • 9 K. Visser
  • 13 N. Binder
  • 17 E. Apkakou
  • 19 I. Henstra
  • 21 J. Meijster
  • 24 T. Jonker
  • 25 B. Marsman
  • 27 W. Kooistra
  • 31 M. Kalisvaart
  • 33 J. Priem
  • 48 W. van der Heide

Timeline

  1. Cambuur
    13' Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    J. Amofa

    Foul

  2. ADO Den Haag
    14' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    L. Reischl

    Foul

  3. Cambuur
    16' Cambuur Goal · Normal Goal
    J. van der Sande · Assist: M. Diemers
  4. Cambuur
    24' Cambuur Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Balk · Assist: J. van der Sande
  5. ADO Den Haag
    46' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Reischl · On: J. Bal
  6. Cambuur
    60' Cambuur subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Ferrah · On: B. Marsman
  7. Cambuur
    60' Cambuur subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Sjostrand · On: W. Kooistra
  8. Cambuur
    61' Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mulders

    Foul

  9. ADO Den Haag
    64' ADO Den Haag Card · Yellow Card
    Milan Hokke

    Foul

  10. Cambuur
    73' Cambuur subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Balk · On: E. Apkakou
  11. ADO Den Haag
    74' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Waem · On: M. Jimenez
  12. ADO Den Haag
    74' ADO Den Haag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rottier · On: N. Thomas
  13. Cambuur
    81' Cambuur subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. van der Sande · On: K. Visser
  14. ADO Den Haag
    88' ADO Den Haag Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bal · Assist: N. Thomas
  15. Cambuur
    90'+5 Cambuur Card · Yellow Card
    E. Apkakou

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat ADO Den Haag Cambuur
Fouls 20 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 70%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 552 295
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 3.04 1.13
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 460 206
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambuur took a strong lead early on with two quick goals within eight minutes, significantly altering the match's momentum.
  • ▸ ADO Den Haag's late goal from J. Bal offered them hope of an equalizer but ultimately could not change the outcome despite several substitutions.