FC Volendam suffered a 3-5 defeat away to FC Emmen in an Eerste Divisie match last Friday. Manager Erwin van de Looi's team squandered a lead twice and conceded a late decisive goal, marking their third away loss of the season.
The match details were reported by www.nhnieuws.nl. With this loss, FC Volendam currently sits 13th in the Eerste Divisie, with 6 points from 5 games. The team has scored 14 goals and conceded 10, for a goal difference of +4.
How did the match against FC Emmen unfold?
FC Volendam started brightly and took the lead through Henk Veerman, who scored his seventh league goal of the campaign. FC Emmen equalized, but Daan Huisman then restored Volendam's advantage. After his goal, Huisman said he "had hoped his first goal would be worth more for FC Volendam". In an open second half, the home side took the lead again, only for Volendam to level the score once more, this time through Freddy Quispel. The decision came late, when FC Emmen converted a penalty for 4-3 and added a fifth goal in the dying seconds for the final 5-3 scoreline.
What did Daan Huisman say about the defeat?
The midfielder was clear about the reason for the loss. "If you give away so many chances and goals, then winning becomes difficult," Huisman said. His analysis matches the numbers: this was the third time this season Volendam lost on the road, following earlier defeats at Jong PSV and MVV. Actions from Serigne Deme and interventions from goalkeeper Roy Steur could not prevent the team from leaving empty-handed.
Where does FC Volendam stand in the league now?
The defeat keeps FC Volendam in thirteenth place in the standings. The team has an inconsistent recent run of form, marked by the sequence WLVWL. With 6 points, they already trail league leaders Heracles Almelo by 9 points. The team needs to get back to winning ways in the coming weeks.
A key moment in the match was a foul by Yanis Dede-Lhomme, which led to the penalty from which Michael Breij made it 4-3 for Emmen. For a complete overview of all individual performances, you can consult the stats page.
What is FC Volendam's next fixture?
FC Volendam now has time to process this disappointment. The next league match is scheduled for 6 December 2026, an away game against NAC Breda. Breda currently sits eleventh in the table. The full schedule leading up to that match can be found on our fixtures page.
