Dramatic Late Equalizer Secures Point for Cambuur in Thrilling 3-3 Draw with FC Eindhoven
EINDHOVEN – SC Cambuur salvaged a dramatic 3-3 draw against FC Eindhoven Friday night, showcasing remarkable resilience with a stoppage-time header from substitute Jort van der Sande.The rollercoaster match, punctuated by multiple lead changes, highlighted Cambuur’s unwavering spirit and secured a valuable point in their campaign.
The result underscores Cambuur’s persistent character this season, demonstrating an ability to overcome adversity even when facing multiple deficits. This draw maintains their position in a tightly contested league table, with implications for their promotion aspirations. the team will now focus on refining their defensive structure while capitalizing on their proven attacking prowess as they navigate the remainder of the season.
FC Eindhoven initially seized control, but Cambuur responded before halftime through a penalty converted by Mark Diemers after Bram Marsman was fouled in the box, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
after the interval, Ismaël Baouf leveled the score at 2-2 in the 72nd minute, heading home a corner kick from the left flank. However, eindhoven appeared to snatch victory in the 86th minute when Daan Huisman fired them ahead 3-2, seemingly delivering a crushing blow to the visitors.
Cambuur refused to yield, launching a resolute offensive. Despite a crucial save by Eindhoven goalkeeper Jorn Brondeel against Kian Visser in a one-on-one situation, their relentless pressure paid off in the 94th minute when Van der sande rose to head in the equalizer, becoming the hero of the night.
Following the match,Cambuur manager Henk de Jong described the outcome as “a terechte puntendeling” (a fair point division),praising his team’s mental fortitude.”We don’t get flustered, even when we’re 2-0 or 3-2 down. That’s typical of this group,” he stated. De Jong also acknowledged the challenging playing conditions presented by the artificial turf, noting, “It’s slippery, the ball rolls differently. It remains difficult to play on.”
Jochem Nap, who shifted from midfield to left-back during the second half, expressed pride in the team’s fighting spirit but also voiced concern about their defensive vulnerabilities.”We score a lot of goals, but we also concede too many. We need to work on that,” Nap commented. He added, demonstrating his adaptability, “I’m flexible with the ball. When I move into the centre, it still feels like my position.” Despite the exciting draw, Nap realistically assessed the result: “Looking at the standings, you lose two points here. That never feels good.”
