Match report
FC Volendam Stuns Groningen 3-2 in Eredivisie Clash
FC Volendam
3–2
FT
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
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16' Groningen Goal · Normal GoalS. Resink · Assist: Y. Taha -
23' Groningen Card · Yellow CardB. WillumssonRoughing
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38' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Pauwels · On: A. Oehlers -
45'+7 FC Volendam Goal · PenaltyB. Kuwas -
46' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Kuwas · On: R. Muhren -
46' FC Volendam Card · Yellow CardO. KokcuFoul
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53' Groningen subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Resink · On: J. Schreuders -
56' FC Volendam Goal · Normal GoalA. Oehlers · Assist: D. Kwakman -
65' Groningen Card · Yellow CardY. Taha -
76' FC Volendam Card · Yellow CardM. AmevorRoughing
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76' Groningen subst · Substitution 2Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins -
76' Groningen subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Land · On: M. Seuntjens -
77' Groningen subst · Substitution 4Off: Thijmen Blokzijl · On: R. Metu -
77' Groningen subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Willumsson · On: O. Zawada -
79' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Kokcu · On: A. Plat -
79' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Ould-Chikh · On: J. Ideho -
86' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5Off: R. van Cruijsen · On: J. Bacuna -
90'+6 FC Volendam Goal · Normal GoalR. 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.