After a heated summer break in which it was not boring for a second around FC Emmen, Friday evening was again mainly about football in De Oude Meerdijk. And about the great atmosphere in the stands.
The fanatical Drenthe supporters proved that club love knows no division. Despite the relegation, more than 8000 people from Emmen stood en masse and loudly behind the team of the new trainer Fred Grim. The first highlight of the evening was an impressive atmosphere action just before the match. Even immediately after the break, supporters showed themselves as a real twelfth man.
The players were advance under the sounds of club song Red White At The Ball awaited by a packed house of its own. Supporters in the South Stand had 900 red and white flags and quite a few confetti shooters at the ready. In the afternoon volunteers were already busy making the campaign a success.
Immediately after the break, the five-year anniversary of supporters group de Ultras Emmen celebrated with a large banner, flag waving and fireworks from behind the stadium.