Match report

Groningen Defeats FC Volendam 3-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
3–0
FT
FC Volendam
FC Volendam
Dec 13, 2025

Groningen showcased an impressive offensive display to defeat FC Volendam 3-0, leaving the visiting team with nothing but a red card for M. Amevor early in the game to show for their efforts. Goals from Sven Resink and Benjamin Willumsson, followed by a penalty conversion, ensured Groningen’s dominance throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Groningen 3–0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie)
  • • M. Amevor of FC Volendam was given a red card in the 28th minute for professional foul as last man
  • • Sven Resink scored two goals, including one from a penalty kick at 89 minutes
  • • Benjamin Willumsson netted another goal for Groningen at 74 minutes

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 16 T. Mercera (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 D. Janse (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 8 T. de Jonge (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 9 B. Willumsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 24 D. Baron
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 17 D. van der Werff
  • 18 T. Land
  • 19 O. Zawada
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 48 R. Kelder
  • 57 N. Eggens
  • 69 M. Hoekstra

FC Volendam

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. van Oevelen (G)
  • 2 D. Payne (D)
  • 3 M. Amevor (D)
  • 20 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 32 Y. Leliendal (D)
  • 8 G. Yah (M)
  • 18 N. Bukala (M)
  • 10 B. Kuwas (M)
  • 7 O. Kokcu (M)
  • 11 A. Oehlers (M)
  • 9 H. Veerman (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Steur
  • 22 D. Vlak
  • 4 X. Mbuyamba
  • 5 P. Ugwu
  • 6 A. Plat
  • 14 A. Meijers
  • 17 J. Ideho
  • 28 S. Esajas
  • 33 K. Dyer
  • 39 J. Tielemans

Timeline

  1. FC Volendam
    28' FC Volendam Card · Red Card
    M. Amevor

    Professional foul last man

  2. FC Volendam
    31' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Oehlers · On: X. Mbuyamba
  3. Groningen
    38' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Resink
  4. FC Volendam
    61' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Yah · On: A. Plat
  5. FC Volendam
    61' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kokcu · On: J. Ideho
  6. FC Volendam
    63' FC Volendam Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ideho

    Foul

  7. Groningen
    69' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Taha · On: D. van der Werff
  8. Groningen
    69' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tika de Jonge · On: T. Land
  9. Groningen
    74' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Willumsson · Assist: Thom van Bergen
  10. Groningen
    75' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Willumsson · On: O. Zawada
  11. FC Volendam
    82' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Kuwas · On: P. Ugwu
  12. FC Volendam
    83' FC Volendam subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Bukala · On: S. Esajas
  13. Groningen
    85' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marvin Peersman · On: W. Prins
  14. Groningen
    85' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Schreuders · On: M. Seuntjens
  15. Groningen
    88' Groningen Var · Penalty confirmed
    Thom van Bergen
  16. Groningen
    89' Groningen Goal · Penalty
    S. Resink

Match Stats

Stat Groningen FC Volendam
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 69%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 26 4
Corners 18 1
Total Passes 493 237
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 12 0
Shots on Target 7 1
xG 2.67 0.22
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 422 164
Shots Inside Box 17 1
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card given to M. Amevor of FC Volendam in the 28th minute drastically shifted the game’s momentum in favor of Groningen, giving them a numerical advantage on the field.
  • ▸ Sven Resink's first goal at 38 minutes set the tone for Groningen and put pressure on the already struggling ten-man FC Volendam.