Match report

Emmen and Waalwijk Draw 2-2 in Eerste Divisie

Emmen
Emmen
2–2
FT
Waalwijk
Waalwijk
Nov 2, 2025

Emmen staged a late comeback to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against Waalwijk at home in Eerste Divisie action on Saturday. A. Claridge opened scoring for Emmen but R. van der Venne and R. Kuijpers put Waalwijk ahead before R. Postema equalized late, ensuring both teams earned a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Emmen 2–2 Waalwijk in Eerste Divisie.
  • • A. Claridge scored first for Emmen at minute 22.
  • • R. van der Venne equalized for Waalwijk at minute 37.
  • • R. Kuijpers gave the lead to Waalwijk at minute 41.
  • • R. Postema's goal secured a draw for Emmen in stoppage time.

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)
  • 19 A. Claridge (M)
  • 17 L. Larsen (M)
  • 11 N. Amadin (F)
  • 9 R. Postema (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Bucker
  • 16 D. Hof
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 14 S. van Manen
  • 15 C. Sunder
  • 18 F. Evina
  • 21 D. Nunumete
  • 22 D. Beukers
  • 24 J. Mesbahi
  • — L. Marheineke
  • 77 F. Gerezgiher

Waalwijk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
  • 27 J. Altena (D)
  • 3 R. van Eijma (D)
  • 15 L. Wouters (D)
  • 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
  • 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
  • 8 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 7 D. Cleonise (M)
  • 10 R. van der Venne (M)
  • 17 R. Kuijpers (M)
  • 9 J. Uneken (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 X. Mulder
  • 31 L. Vogels
  • 2 B. Zorgdrager
  • 11 T. van der Leij
  • 14 C. Lokesa
  • 20 H. Kuster
  • 21 M. Schaapman
  • 24 O. Panneflek
  • 25 M. Witteveen
  • 35 L. Postma
  • 55 N. Held

Timeline

  1. Waalwijk
    12' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    G. Roemeratoe

    Argument

  2. Emmen
    22' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Claridge · Assist: A. Bakir
  3. Waalwijk
    37' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    R. van der Venne
  4. Waalwijk
    41' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kuijpers · Assist: D. Cleonise
  5. Emmen
    46' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bakir · On: D. Nunumete
  6. Emmen
    61' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Bolk · On: T. Geypens
  7. Waalwijk
    64' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. van der Venne · On: C. Lokesa
  8. Waalwijk
    64' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Familia-Castillo · On: N. Held
  9. Emmen
    74' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Christian Østergaard · On: F. Gerezgiher
  10. Waalwijk
    78' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Uneken · On: T. van der Leij
  11. Waalwijk
    78' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Kuijpers · On: M. Witteveen
  12. Emmen
    84' Emmen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Claridge · On: F. Evina
  13. Emmen
    84' Emmen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Mesbahi
  14. Waalwijk
    89' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Cleonise · On: L. Postma
  15. Waalwijk
    90' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card
    T. van der Leij

    Foul

  16. Emmen
    90' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Postema · Assist: Pascal Mulder

Match Stats

Stat Emmen Waalwijk
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 481 325
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 5 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 397 247
Shots Inside Box 2 14
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen took an early lead through A. Claridge, but Waalwijk quickly responded with two goals by R. van der Venne and R. Kuijpers to take control.
  • ▸ Waalwijk's late yellow card for T. van der Leij may have impacted their momentum as Emmen capitalized on the setback and equalized through R. Postema.