Match report

VVV Venlo Defeats Jong Ajax 2-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
2–0
FT
Jong Ajax
Jong Ajax
May 3, 2024

VVV Venlo stunned Jong Ajax to secure a decisive 2-0 win in their Eerste Divisie match on May 3, 2024. The victory was marked by an own goal from Verschuren and a well-executed strike by Doesburg late into the second half.

Key Facts

  • • VVV Venlo defeated Jong Ajax 2-0 in Eerste Divisie action on May 3, 2024.
  • • Verschuren scored an own goal for VVV Venlo at the 73rd minute.
  • • Doesburg netted a crucial goal for VVV Venlo at the 81st minute.
  • • Moreno Rutten and A. Henry received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 D. van Crooij (G)
  • 21 M. Rutten (D)
  • 4 R. Ketting (D)
  • 3 R. Janssen (D)
  • 5 S. Janssen (D)
  • 16 R. Klaasen (M)
  • 24 M. Odriss (M)
  • 8 E. Sierra (M)
  • 14 L. Smans (M)
  • 11 T. Verheijen (M)
  • 9 M. Kosidis (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 P. Doesburg
  • 37 D. van Zutphen
  • 12 J. Kluskens
  • 13 R. Sedláček
  • 44 M. Kaastrup
  • 15 S. Henderikx
  • 30 J. Craenmehr
  • 7 M. Robberechts
  • 19 S. Dirks
  • 2 R. Lathouwers
  • 1 J. de Boer
  • 32 Mohamed Hegi

Jong Ajax

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. de Graaff (G)
  • 2 G. Alders (D)
  • 3 N. Verschuren (D)
  • 4 T. Gooijer (D)
  • 5 O. Agougil (D)
  • 10 K. Fitz-Jim (M)
  • 6 O. Gorter (M)
  • 7 R. Speksnijder (M)
  • 8 R. Chahid (M)
  • 11 J. Banel (M)
  • 9 Y. Boerhout (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Martha
  • 19 K. Wolff
  • 16 N. Chourak
  • 17 A. Henry
  • 18 S. Vink
  • 12 C. Setford

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    44' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    Moreno Rutten

    Foul

  2. Jong Ajax
    46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Agougil · On: A. Martha
  3. Jong Ajax
    46' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Boerhout · On: K. Wolff
  4. VVV Venlo
    53' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Moreno Rutten · On: D. van Zutphen
  5. Jong Ajax
    61' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Fitz-Jim · On: N. Chourak
  6. VVV Venlo
    68' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Klaasen · On: J. Kluskens
  7. Jong Ajax
    68' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Gooijer · On: A. Henry
  8. VVV Venlo
    73' VVV Venlo Goal · Own Goal
    N. Verschuren
  9. Jong Ajax
    75' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Speksnijder · On: S. Vink
  10. VVV Venlo
    76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kosidis · On: M. Kaastrup
  11. VVV Venlo
    77' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Roel Janssen · On: Stan Henderikx
  12. VVV Venlo
    81' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Doesburg · Assist: E. Sierra
  13. Jong Ajax
    84' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    A. Henry

    Foul

  14. Jong Ajax
    90'+3 Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    A. Martha

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo Jong Ajax
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 80%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 465 435
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 353 349
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by Verschuren in the 73rd minute shifted momentum significantly towards VVV Venlo.
  • ▸ Doesburg's decisive strike at the 81st minute solidified VVV Venlo’s lead and sealed their victory.