Match report

VVV Venlo Triumphs Over Jong Utrecht with a 3-2 Win in Eerste Divisie

Jong Utrecht
Jong Utrecht
2–3
FT
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
May 6, 2022

VVV Venlo stunned Jong Utrecht with a narrow but decisive 3-2 win in the Eerste Divisie match, showcasing resilience and strong teamwork. Nick Venema opened the scoring early on, while Sven Braken added to VVV's lead later in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Nick Venema scored first for VVV Venlo at 19 minutes.
  • • M. Rijks equalized for Jong Utrecht with an assist from M. Mallahi at 23 minutes.
  • • M. van Rooijen restored the lead for VVV Venlo at 33 minutes, assisted by K. de Boer.
  • • M. Mallahi netted a crucial goal for Jong Utrecht at 51 minutes, with an assist from M. Rijks.
  • • Sven Braken sealed the victory for VVV Venlo with another goal at 62 minutes.

Lineups

Jong Utrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
  • 5 G. Çulhacı (D)
  • 2 J. Eersteling (D)
  • 3 D. Timber (D)
  • 14 K. van den Hoek (D)
  • 6 A. Lottin (M)
  • 10 O. Alou (M)
  • 8 Y. Ikeshita (M)
  • 7 M. Mallahi (M)
  • 11 D. Sanches Fernandes (M)
  • 9 M. Rijks (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Sellouf
  • 19 M. Akharaz
  • 22 S. Mokono
  • 18 I. Bonsu
  • 16 K. Gadellaa
  • 21 W. Kooy
  • 15 J. Mukeh
  • 12 R. Huizing
  • 20 B. Kahfi

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Zima (G)
  • 15 S. Janssen (D)
  • 21 I. Ngobi (D)
  • 20 M. van Rooijen (M)
  • 8 K. de Boer (D)
  • 18 R. El Azrak (M)
  • 34 J. Kluskens (D)
  • 11 J. Schroijen (M)
  • 9 S. Braken (F)
  • 10 C. Johansson (M)
  • 7 N. Venema (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. van Dijck
  • 19 Y. Roemer
  • 23 E. Hajdaraj
  • 30 J. Craenmehr
  • 27 N. Munsters
  • 24 J. Munsters
  • 16 D. van Crooij

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    19' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Nick Venema
  2. VVV Venlo
    21' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    C. Johansson

    Foul

  3. Jong Utrecht
    23' Jong Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Rijks · Assist: M. Mallahi
  4. VVV Venlo
    30' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    R. El Azrak

    Foul

  5. VVV Venlo
    33' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    M. van Rooijen · Assist: K. de Boer
  6. Jong Utrecht
    51' Jong Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mallahi · Assist: M. Rijks
  7. Jong Utrecht
    62' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Alou · On: Ayman Sellouf
  8. VVV Venlo
    62' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Sven Braken · Assist: S. Janssen
  9. VVV Venlo
    64' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    M. van Rooijen

    Foul

  10. Jong Utrecht
    78' Jong Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    D. Timber

    Foul

  11. Jong Utrecht
    82' Jong Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. van den Hoek · On: M. Akharaz
  12. VVV Venlo
    84' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Schroijen · On: S. van Dijck
  13. VVV Venlo
    90' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nick Venema · On: Y. Roemer

Match Stats

Stat Jong Utrecht VVV Venlo
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 78%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 14
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 323 376
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 8 7
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 247 295
Shots Inside Box 16 9
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nick Venema's early goal set the tone for VVV Venlo, quickly followed by a yellow card to C. Johansson which disrupted Jong Utrecht’s momentum.
  • ▸ Sven Braken's decisive goal at 62 minutes was crucial as it countered Jong Utrecht’s fightback, ensuring VVV maintained their lead through strong defense and strategic play.