Match report

Emmen Stuns Jong AZ with 4-2 Victory in Eerste Divisie

Emmen
Emmen
4–2
FT
Jong AZ
Jong AZ
Nov 28, 2025

Emmen delivered an impressive performance to stun visiting Jong AZ with a 4-2 victory in their latest Eerste Divisie clash, showing resilience and tactical sharpness to overcome the youthful squad. The turning point came after Jong AZ's early lead when Emmen leveled from the penalty spot, followed by a red card that shifted momentum decisively in their favor.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen 4–2 Jong AZ (Eerste Divisie)
  • • S. van Duijn opened scoring for Jong AZ in the 4th minute
  • • Pascal Mulder equalized from a penalty at the 27th minute
  • • Y. Van Der Velde was substituted off due to receiving a yellow card and a red card was issued to E. Adjedj (33rd minute)
  • • F. Evina scored twice, at minutes 37 and 71
  • • R. Postema added the final goal for Emmen in the 80th minute

Lineups

Emmen

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Unbehaun (G)
  • 4 C. Ostergaard (D)
  • 6 P. Mulder (D)
  • 34 G. Bolk (D)
  • 36 L. Everink (M)
  • 8 A. Bakir (M)
  • 25 R. Kongolo (M)
  • 21 D. Nunumete (M)
  • 17 L. Larsen (M)
  • 18 F. Evina (F)
  • 9 R. Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Bucker
  • 16 K. Norder
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 22 D. Beukers
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 23 T. Oostra
  • 10 J. Hawkins
  • 14 S. van Manen
  • 77 F. Gerezgiher

Jong AZ

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Deen (G)
  • 2 J. Zwart (D)
  • 3 M. Menu (D)
  • 4 B. van Duijl (D)
  • 5 E. Adjedj (D)
  • 6 N. Twisk (M)
  • 10 Y. van den Ban (M)
  • 8 Y. Van Der Velde (M)
  • 7 J. Hartog (F)
  • 9 L. Zeefuik (F)
  • 11 S. van Duijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Zeggen
  • 23 K. Schilder
  • 12 R. Robbemond
  • 14 R. Atikallah
  • 15 K. Boogaard
  • 17 K. Toppenberg
  • 18 D. van der Klaauw
  • 19 A. Smits

Timeline

  1. Jong AZ
    4' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    S. van Duijn · Assist: J. Hartog
  2. Emmen
    22' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Everink · On: D. Beukers
  3. Emmen
    27' Emmen Goal · Penalty
    Pascal Mulder
  4. Jong AZ
    33' Jong AZ Card · Red Card
    E. Adjedj

    Foul

  5. Jong AZ
    36' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Van Der Velde

    Foul

  6. Emmen
    37' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Evina · Assist: D. Nunumete
  7. Emmen
    46' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lukas Larsen · On: T. Geypens
  8. Jong AZ
    46' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Zeefuik · On: K. Toppenberg
  9. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. van den Ban · On: Rio Robbemond
  10. Jong AZ
    61' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Van Der Velde · On: Kasper Boogaard
  11. Emmen
    71' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bakir · On: F. Gerezgiher
  12. Emmen
    71' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Evina · Assist: R. Postema
  13. Jong AZ
    73' Jong AZ Card · Yellow Card
    N. Twisk

    Foul

  14. Jong AZ
    73' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Menu · On: R. Atikallah
  15. Jong AZ
    78' Jong AZ Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hartog · Assist: Kasper Boogaard
  16. Emmen
    80' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: F. Gerezgiher
  17. Emmen
    81' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bolk

    Foul

  18. Jong AZ
    82' Jong AZ subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. van Duijn · On: A. Smits
  19. Emmen
    86' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Evina · On: J. Hawkins
  20. Emmen
    86' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Christian Østergaard · On: S. van Manen
  21. Emmen
    90'+4 Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Geypens

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Emmen Jong AZ
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 69%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 449 302
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.48 0.21
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 366 208
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen's equalizer from a penalty kick by Pascal Mulder at the 27th minute provided a psychological boost and shifted momentum
  • ▸ The red card given to E. Adjedj in the 33rd minute fundamentally altered the game, allowing Emmen to dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities