Cambuur Secures Victory Over FC Eindhoven in Eerste Divisie Clash

Leeuwarden – SC Cambuur continued their pursuit of league leaders ADO Den Haag with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Eindhoven at their home stadium on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The win keeps Cambuur firmly in contention at the top of the Eerste Divisie table.

Match Recap

FC Eindhoven took the lead after 30 minutes when Rangelo Janga converted a penalty, awarded after a foul by Mark Diemers on Xander Blomme. Goalkeeper Tjaron Jansen guessed incorrectly, leaving Cambuur trailing 1-0 at halftime.

Cambuur responded strongly in the second half, with Ismaël Baouf leveling the score in the 64th minute, heading home a cross to make it 1-1. Substitute Iwan Henstra then secured the win for Cambuur in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a gift from Blomme to put the home side ahead 2-1.

Despite five minutes of added time, Cambuur held on for the three points, leaving FC Eindhoven to return home empty-handed.

Diemers Injury Concerns

The victory was tempered by an injury to Mark Diemers, who suffered a hamstring injury during the match. Cambuur manager Henk de Jong expressed concern about the impact of the injury, given the team’s busy schedule. “I am very curious how we are going to do this,” De Jong said, referencing the challenges ahead with a key player sidelined ESPN.

ADO Den Haag Maintain Lead

Meanwhile, league leaders ADO Den Haag also secured a victory, defeating Willem II 1-0 away from home, thanks to an own goal from Willem II goalkeeper Thomas Didillon-Hödl. ADO Den Haag’s win keeps them on track for direct promotion.

Looking Ahead

Cambuur will need to navigate the coming weeks without Diemers as they continue their push for promotion. The team’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity will be crucial as they aim to close the gap on ADO Den Haag. NOS reports that Cambuur has shown resilience in recent matches, overcoming challenges against fellow mid-table teams.

Henk de Jong expressed optimism ahead of the match against FC Eindhoven, stating they would “make it a attractive game.”