Match report

FC Volendam Stuns Groningen 3-2 in Eredivisie Clash

FC Volendam
FC Volendam
3–2
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Mar 1, 2026

FC Volendam shocked visiting Groningen with a dramatic 3-2 win in an intense Eredivisie encounter. Despite falling behind early through Sven Resink's goal for Groningen, FC Volendam rallied to secure the victory with goals from Bernard Kuwas (penalty), Alex Oehlers, and Robin Muhren. The match saw several key substitutions and yellow cards but it was the home team's resilience that shone brightest.

Key Facts

  • • Groningen took an early lead with Sven Resink scoring at 16 minutes.
  • • FC Volendam leveled the game through a penalty by Bernard Kuwas in the first half plus time (45+7).
  • • Alex Oehlers gave FC Volendam the lead just before halftime with his goal at 56 minutes.
  • • Robin Muhren secured the victory for FC Volendam with a late goal in injury time (90+6).

Lineups

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kayne van Oevelen (G)
  • 5 Precious Ugwu (D)
  • 3 Mawouna Amevor (D)
  • 20 Nick Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Yannick Leliendal (D)
  • 40 Robin van Cruijsen (M)
  • 23 Dave Kwakman (M)
  • 7 Ozan Kökçü (M)
  • 77 Bilal Ould-Chikh (F)
  • 10 Brandley Kuwas (F)
  • 29 Benjamin Pauwels (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Aurelio Oehlers
  • 21 Robert Mühren
  • 17 Joel Ideho
  • 6 Alex Plat
  • 4 Juninho Bacuna
  • 16 Roy Steur
  • 30 Yaell Samson
  • 25 Luca Blondeau
  • 14 Aaron Meijers
  • 2 Deron Payne
  • 27 Myron Mau-Asam

Groningen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Etienne Vaessen (G)
  • 16 Tyrique Mercera (D)
  • 3 Thijmen Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 Dies Janse (D)
  • 43 Marvin Peersman (D)
  • 10 Younes Taha (M)
  • 18 Tygo Land (M)
  • 6 Stije Resink (M)
  • 17 David van der Werff (M)
  • 9 Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson (F)
  • 26 Thom van Bergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Jorg Schreuders
  • 2 Wouter Prins
  • 20 Mats Seuntjens
  • 19 Oskar Zawada
  • 34 Ryan Metu
  • 21 Hidde Jurjus
  • 13 Lovro Štubljar
  • 5 Marco Rente
  • 48 Robin Kelder
  • 22 Sven Bouland
  • 7 Travis Hernes
  • 27 Rui Mendes

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    16' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Resink · Assist: Y. Taha
  2. Groningen
    23' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    B. Willumsson

    Roughing

  3. FC Volendam
    38' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Pauwels · On: A. Oehlers
  4. FC Volendam
    45'+7 FC Volendam Goal · Penalty
    B. Kuwas
  5. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Kuwas · On: R. Muhren
  6. FC Volendam
    46' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kokcu

    Foul

  7. Groningen
    53' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Resink · On: J. Schreuders
  8. FC Volendam
    56' FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oehlers · Assist: D. Kwakman
  9. Groningen
    65' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Taha
  10. FC Volendam
    76' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    M. Amevor

    Roughing

  11. Groningen
    76' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins
  12. Groningen
    76' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Land · On: M. Seuntjens
  13. Groningen
    77' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thijmen Blokzijl · On: R. Metu
  14. Groningen
    77' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Willumsson · On: O. Zawada
  15. FC Volendam
    79' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kokcu · On: A. Plat
  16. FC Volendam
    79' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Ould-Chikh · On: J. Ideho
  17. FC Volendam
    86' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: J. Bacuna
  18. FC Volendam
    90'+6 FC Volendam Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Muhren

Match Stats

Stat FC Volendam Groningen
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 28
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 353 369
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 2.38 4.16
Shots off Target 6 13
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 274 284
Shots Inside Box 10 18
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Volendam's penalty equalizer by Bernard Kuwas at 45+7 marked a turning point, providing the team with much-needed momentum.
  • ▸ Alex Oehlers' goal at 56 minutes gave FC Volendam their first lead of the match and boosted their confidence to see out a crucial victory.