Henk Veerman was in fine form, leading FC Volendam to a 3-1 victory over FC Dordrecht in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Friday, August 28, 2026. The striker scored twice in the opening quarter-hour and came close to a hat-trick in a dominant first-half display at the Kras Stadion.
The match was covered in a live blog by AD Sport. Volendam began the evening in 12th place in the Eerste Divisie, with three points from three games and a goal difference of plus one. The team trailed league leaders Heracles by six points.
How did the strong first half unfold?
Henk Veerman put FC Volendam ahead in just the fifth minute. A mere ten minutes later, in the 15th minute, the experienced forward doubled the lead. He was on course for a hat-trick, but an attempt in the 20th minute was blocked. FC Dordrecht pulled one back through Martin Vetkal in the 27th minute, making it 2-1.
The home side responded quickly, however. Reuven Niemeijer restored the two-goal cushion in the 42nd minute, taking the score to 3-1. Just before that, in the 41st minute, Dordrecht's Ayoub Ouarghi received a yellow card. The teams went into halftime with that 3-1 scoreline.
What does this win mean for the league table?
The three points are a welcome boost for FC Volendam in the early season. The team improves its position in the standings and climbs past the mid-table scramble. With five goals scored and four conceded this season, the attack is showing promise, but the defence must remain sharp.
This victory follows a mixed start with recent form reading LWL (loss, win, loss). It provides momentum for the weeks ahead. The next challenge is an away fixture against NAC Breda, currently in seventh place, on December 6, 2026. Fans can track the build-up on our fixtures page.
Who were the key performers?
Henk Veerman was undoubtedly the man of the match with his two goals. His positioning and finishing in the early stages laid the foundation for the win. Reuven Niemeijer's goal before halftime was essential to relieve the pressure from Dordrecht and regain control.
Head coach Regillio Simons's team showed resilience after conceding. Instead of folding, Volendam immediately stepped forward again. The entire squad, listed on our squad page, contributed to a solid team performance. The second half yielded no further goals, but the home side managed the game comfortably and protected their lead.
What's next for FC Volendam?
The focus now shifts to consolidating this positive line. The team has several weeks to prepare for the next match against NAC Breda. That game is an important benchmark against a direct rival in the upper part of the table.
Maintaining fitness and sharpness in the forward line, with Veerman in form, is a priority. The coming period offers chances to further tighten the defensive organisation. The aim is to solidify a position in the top half of the Eerste Divisie and close the gap to the frontrunners.
