Match report

Emmen Stuns Helmond Sport 4-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Emmen
Emmen
4–1
FT
Helmond Sport
Helmond Sport
Dec 12, 2025

Emmen stunned visiting Helmond Sport with a convincing 4–1 victory at home in the Eerste Divisie, leaving no doubt about their dominance from start to finish. R. Postema led the charge for Emmen, scoring three goals within the first half hour of play, including two quick strikes early on. The team’s offensive prowess continued with an own goal by F. Evina and a late addition from Lukas Larsen, securing a strong performance that will boost their standings in the Eerste Divisie.

Key Facts

  • Emmen 4–1 Helmond Sport
  • R. Postema scored three goals (7', 14', and 50')
  • F. Evina of Helmond Sport conceded an own goal at 28'
  • Lukas Larsen added the fourth goal for Emmen at 78'
  • Emmen had five substitutions throughout the game

Lineups

Emmen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Unbehaun (G)
  • 36 L. Everink (D)
  • 4 C. Ostergaard (D)
  • 6 P. Mulder (D)
  • 17 L. Larsen (D)
  • 8 A. Bakir (M)
  • 19 A. Claridge (M)
  • 21 D. Nunumete (M)
  • 9 R. Postema (F)
  • 18 F. Evina (F)
  • 77 F. Gerezgiher (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Bucker
  • 16 K. Norder
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 10 J. Hawkins
  • 12 F. Quispel
  • 14 S. van Manen
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 22 D. Beukers
  • 25 R. Kongolo

Helmond Sport

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bergsen (G)
  • 24 A. Et Taibi (D)
  • 3 F. Van Den Eynden (D)
  • 28 D. Vos (D)
  • 5 T. Poll (D)
  • 36 A. Leipold (M)
  • 22 A. Dizdarevic (M)
  • 26 N. Makanza (M)
  • 27 A. Absalem (M)
  • 11 L. Daneels (F)
  • 16 M. Lukowicz (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 K. Aben
  • 9 L. Bajrami
  • 34 T. Essakkati
  • 41 J. Geerts
  • 19 H. Ingason
  • 4 B. Koglin
  • 6 M. Ludwig
  • 2 J. Ogenia
  • 17 L. Semic
  • 21 H. Wentges

Timeline

  1. Emmen
    7' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: L. Everink
  2. Emmen
    14' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: Pascal Mulder
  3. Emmen
    15' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    Pascal Mulder

    Foul

  4. Helmond Sport
    28' Helmond Sport Goal · Own Goal
    F. Evina
  5. Emmen
    36' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bakir · On: R. Kongolo
  6. Emmen
    50' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: D. Nunumete
  7. Helmond Sport
    55' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Daneels · On: L. Bajrami
  8. Helmond Sport
    55' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lukowicz · On: T. Essakkati
  9. Helmond Sport
    55' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Absalem · On: H. Ingason
  10. Helmond Sport
    60' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    N. Makanza

    Foul

  11. Helmond Sport
    64' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bajrami

    Argument

  12. Emmen
    71' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Gerezgiher · On: J. Hawkins
  13. Helmond Sport
    76' Helmond Sport Card · Yellow Card
    T. Poll

    Foul

  14. Helmond Sport
    77' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Et Taibi · On: Brian Koglin
  15. Helmond Sport
    77' Helmond Sport subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Leipold · On: J. Ogenia
  16. Emmen
    78' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    Lukas Larsen
  17. Emmen
    81' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Nunumete · On: T. Geypens
  18. Emmen
    81' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Evina · On: F. Quispel
  19. Emmen
    81' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Everink · On: D. Beukers
  20. Emmen
    87' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    F. Quispel

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Emmen Helmond Sport
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 353 371
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 5 5
xG
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 292 300
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • R. Postema's early double (goals in 7' and 14') set a strong tone for Emmen, giving them a commanding lead within the first quarter of the match.
  • The own goal by F. Evina at 28' effectively quelled any hopes Helmond Sport had of mounting a comeback, further cementing Emmen's control over the game.