Match report

Den Bosch Draws 1-1 with Emmen in Eerste Divisie Clash

Den Bosch
Den Bosch
1–1
FT
Emmen
Emmen
Jan 30, 2026

In a closely contested Eerste Divisie match on January 30th, Den Bosch managed to secure a hard-fought draw against Emmen at home with the final score reading 1-1. Both teams showed great determination and resilience throughout the game, exchanging goals in the second half that left fans on both sides excited for more.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen's R. Postema opened the scoring with a goal in the 51st minute, assisted by V. Besuijen.
  • • Den Bosch equalized through T. van Leeuwen in the 85th minute.
  • • J. Fortes of Den Bosch was shown a yellow card for a foul in the 57th minute.
  • • R. Postema received a yellow card late in the game, in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Den Bosch

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 36 P. van de Merbel (G)
  • 47 S. Barglan (D)
  • 22 J. Fortes (D)
  • 27 R. Akmum (D)
  • 5 N. de Groot (D)
  • 17 E. Semedo (M)
  • 6 K. Felida (M)
  • 33 M. Laros (M)
  • 15 J. de Vries (M)
  • 9 S. Karlsson Grach (F)
  • 8 K. Monzialo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Bakker
  • 48 R. van Balsfoort
  • 42 L. Van Koeverden
  • 46 A. Boushaba
  • 26 Z. el Bakkali
  • 10 T. van Leeuwen
  • 40 I. Boumassaoudi
  • 7 G. Sille
  • 11 D. Verbeek

Emmen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Bucker (G)
  • 36 L. Everink (D)
  • 4 C. Ostergaard (D)
  • 6 P. Mulder (D)
  • 17 L. Larsen (D)
  • 25 R. Kongolo (M)
  • 21 D. Nunumete (M)
  • 11 N. Amadin (M)
  • 12 F. Quispel (M)
  • 23 V. Besuijen (M)
  • 9 R. Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Norder
  • 22 D. Beukers
  • 34 G. Bolk
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 24 J. Mesbahi
  • 30 A. Hojabrpour
  • 10 J. Hawkins
  • 26 D. Otten
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 29 A. Sadiku

Timeline

  1. Emmen
    51' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: V. Besuijen
  2. Emmen
    52' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Amadin · On: J. Hawkins
  3. Den Bosch
    57' Den Bosch Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fortes

    Foul

  4. Den Bosch
    57' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Karlsson Grach · On: T. van Leeuwen
  5. Den Bosch
    57' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Semedo · On: G. Sille
  6. Den Bosch
    69' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Akmum · On: Z. el Bakkali
  7. Den Bosch
    70' Den Bosch subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. de Vries · On: D. Verbeek
  8. Emmen
    77' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Besuijen · On: T. Geypens
  9. Emmen
    77' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Quispel · On: A. Sadiku
  10. Den Bosch
    85' Den Bosch Goal · Normal Goal
    T. van Leeuwen
  11. Emmen
    89' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Nunumete · On: A. Hojabrpour
  12. Emmen
    90' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Postema

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Den Bosch Emmen
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 4 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 395 384
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.46 1.92
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 313 317
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen took an early lead when R. Postema found the back of the net in the 51st minute after a fine pass from V. Besuijen, which sparked a flurry of substitutions and changes on both sides.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted entirely to Den Bosch's favor as T. van Leeuwen scored the equalizer in the 85th minute, ensuring that neither team left empty-handed.