Match report

FC Eindhoven Defeats Dordrecht 4-3 in Thrilling Eerste Divisie Clash

Dordrecht
Dordrecht
3–4
FT
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
Dec 12, 2025

FC Eindhoven secured a thrilling victory over Dordrecht with a final score of 4-3, showcasing their resilience in the face of an early deficit. The game was marked by rapid exchanges as both teams traded goals throughout. Despite falling behind to Nick Venema's opener for Dordrecht, FC Eindhoven responded strongly through John Neeskens and K. van Veen to take control before conceding again. However, T. Simons' late goal sealed the win, despite Yannick Eduardo's last-minute consolation for Dordre

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Dordrecht 3–4 FC Eindhoven
  • • Nick Venema opened scoring at minute 25 for Dordrecht, assisted by Yannick Eduardo
  • • John Neeskens equalized for FC Eindhoven with a goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by C. Essers
  • • K. van Veen scored his team's third goal in the 39th minute to put FC Eindhoven ahead
  • • M. Afaker pulled one back for Dordrecht at minute 54, assisted by A. Drakpe
  • • T. Simons secured a crucial fourth goal for FC Eindhoven at minute 82

Lineups

Dordrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 63 C. Biai (G)
  • 2 J. van Aken (D)
  • 4 A. Drakpe (D)
  • 23 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 5 J. Hilton (D)
  • 16 S. Bae (M)
  • 8 L. Sunderland (M)
  • 11 M. Afaker (M)
  • 18 R. van Asten (M)
  • 7 N. Venema (M)
  • 46 Y. Eduardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Coremans
  • 3 S. Valk
  • 9 S. Carrillo
  • 10 J. van der Sluijs
  • 14 J. Pynadath
  • 15 Y. M'Bemba
  • 20 Igor
  • 21 M. Vetkal
  • 25 S. Vugts

FC Eindhoven

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Borgmans (G)
  • 22 C. Essers (D)
  • 3 F. Limouri (D)
  • 33 J. Neeskens (D)
  • 25 T. Douglas (D)
  • 7 S. Blummel (M)
  • 5 D. Huisman (M)
  • 8 S. Simons (M)
  • 2 T. Simons (M)
  • 21 T. Muller (F)
  • 9 K. van Veen (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Bryson
  • 6 D. Dorenbosch
  • 30 D. N. Fancito
  • 32 R. Janga
  • 23 E. Lukoki Mateso
  • 18 N. Munsters
  • 80 T. Mununga
  • 24 O. Renfrum
  • 19 S. de Moes
  • 31 R. van Zutphen
  • 27 M. van de Wetering

Timeline

  1. Dordrecht
    25' Dordrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    Nick Venema · Assist: Yannick Eduardo
  2. FC Eindhoven
    30' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Daan Huisman

    Foul

  3. FC Eindhoven
    32' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    John Neeskens · Assist: C. Essers
  4. FC Eindhoven
    39' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    K. van Veen
  5. Dordrecht
    54' Dordrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Afaker · Assist: A. Drakpe
  6. FC Eindhoven
    59' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Blummel · On: E. Lukoki Mateso
  7. Dordrecht
    60' Dordrecht Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Woudenberg

    Foul

  8. FC Eindhoven
    71' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thijs Muller · On: D. Dorenbosch
  9. FC Eindhoven
    71' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Essers · On: M. van de Wetering
  10. Dordrecht
    72' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Drakpe · On: S. Valk
  11. FC Eindhoven
    82' FC Eindhoven Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Simons
  12. Dordrecht
    83' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Afaker · On: S. Carrillo
  13. Dordrecht
    83' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nick Venema · On: Y. M'Bemba
  14. FC Eindhoven
    83' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. van Veen · On: R. Janga
  15. FC Eindhoven
    83' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Farouq Limouri · On: O. Renfrum
  16. Dordrecht
    90'+3 Dordrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Hilton · On: J. Pynadath
  17. Dordrecht
    90' Dordrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    Yannick Eduardo · Assist: L. Sunderland

Match Stats

Stat Dordrecht FC Eindhoven
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 67%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 13
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 393 333
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 9 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 301 224
Shots Inside Box 16 7
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ After Nick Venema's early opener, John Neeskens and K. van Veen's quickfire goals in the first half turned the momentum in favor of FC Eindhoven.
  • ▸ T. Simons' goal at minute 82 proved decisive, despite Yannick Eduardo's late consolation for Dordrecht.