EVV suffered a narrow 3-2 home defeat to VV Dongen in a pulsating Netherlands Derde Divisie encounter on 23 August 2026. The match, which kicked off at 20:00, produced five goals, a late comeback attempt, and enough drama to keep supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

First Half: Goals Flow at Both Ends

VV Dongen made a flying start and took the lead inside the opening 15 minutes after a swift counter-attack caught the EVV defense out of position. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly before the half-hour mark, converting from the penalty spot after a foul in the box. EVV responded positively, pulling one back just before halftime with a composed finish from the edge of the area to make it 2-1 at the break.

Second Half: Dongen Hold On

EVV pushed hard for an equalizer after the restart and were rewarded for their pressure when they drew level in the 58th minute, much to the delight of the home crowd. The momentum seemed to belong entirely to EVV, but VV Dongen showed their resilience. They regained the lead with a well-taken goal on 71 minutes, exploiting space behind the EVV full-back to restore their advantage at 3-2.

The final stages were intense. EVV threw bodies forward and had a golden chance to level in the 85th minute, but the Dongen goalkeeper produced a superb save to keep his side ahead. Deep into stoppage time, EVV hit the bar from a corner, but it was not to be.

What It Means in the Table

The result gives VV Dongen a valuable three points on the road, while EVV are left to reflect on a game they dominated for long spells but ultimately lost. With this defeat, EVV will look to tighten up defensively in upcoming rounds, whereas Dongen's ability to grind out results away from home could prove significant in the Derde Divisie standings this season.

Final score: EVV 2-3 VV Dongen
Date/time: 23 August 2026, 20:00
Competition: Netherlands Derde Divisie