In the cafes in Emmen, there was massive sympathy for FC Emmen tonight. On various TV screens, the supporters saw their favorite club win at FC Dordrecht. Due to the result, FC Emmen returns to the Eredivisie after a year.
In the extra time of the first half, Rui Mendes put the Drenthe club ahead at Dordrecht, which is ranked low in the ranking. He scored with a lob on a pass from Oussama El Azzouzi. “Great, a super goal. And the atmosphere here is great”, a supporter in Emmen enjoyed.
“It took a long time, but in the second half we go all out. And then we go out to 4-0”, another fan looked ahead. That prediction did not come true, Emmen ultimately stuck to that one goal. In the last fifteen minutes, the team of coach Dick Lukkien played with one man less, because Keziah Veendorp was sent off by referee Erwin Blank.
Because of the victory Emmen does not have to look at the competition. A place in the first two in the Kitchen Champion Division can no longer escape the Drentse formation. “Tomorrow we have a big party”, a supporter stated cheerfully.
The atmosphere in the city center of Emmen was pleasant during the match. After the final whistle, the fans were able to celebrate. This happened, among other things, with Bengali fireworks.