Match report

Emmen Defeats VVV Venlo 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Emmen
Emmen
2–1
FT
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
May 2, 2025

In an intense match, Emmen held off a late fightback from VVV Venlo to secure a vital 2-1 victory. The home side took an early lead through a penalty conversion by K. Nsona and extended their advantage shortly after with F. Wagner's effort. Despite L. Kromah's consolation goal for the visitors, Emmen maintained composure to earn three valuable points in the Eerste Divisie.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Emmen 2–1 VVV Venlo
  • • K. Nsona scored a penalty for Emmen at minute 34
  • • F. Wagner added the second goal for Emmen at minute 57
  • • L. Kromah reduced the deficit for VVV Venlo at minute 85
  • • Trevor Doornbusch and J. Soares received yellow cards

Lineups

Emmen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 38 L. Unbehaun (G)
  • 4 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 2 J. Soares (D)
  • 6 P. Mulder (D)
  • 27 R. Schouten (D)
  • 17 J. Hekkert (M)
  • 26 F. Wagner (M)
  • 7 T. Rhein (M)
  • 10 J. Hawkins (F)
  • 18 F. Evina (F)
  • 24 K. Nsona (F)

Substitutes

  • 46 Y. Eduardo
  • 12 F. Quispel
  • 22 M. Martin
  • 5 T. Geypens
  • 21 D. Nunumete
  • 23 F. Hammouti
  • 14 S. van Manen
  • 1 J. Hoekstra
  • 28 R. Jalving

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 T. Doornbusch (G)
  • 19 E. Gyamfi (D)
  • 4 R. Ketting (D)
  • 33 G. Blancquart (D)
  • 5 S. Janssen (D)
  • 29 T. Braem (M)
  • 34 S. Seymor (M)
  • 26 N. Matoug (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 7 L. Wehmeyer (M)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 8 E. Sierra
  • 27 L. Kromah
  • 96 D. Saddiki
  • 18 B. van Zijl
  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 30 R. Kessels
  • 37 D. van Zutphen
  • 11 T. Verheijen

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    33' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    Trevor Doornbusch

    Foul

  2. Emmen
    34' Emmen Goal · Penalty
    K. Nsona
  3. Emmen
    37' Emmen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Soares

    Foul

  4. VVV Venlo
    46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Blancquart · On: J. Kluskens
  5. Emmen
    57' Emmen Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wagner
  6. VVV Venlo
    63' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Braem · On: E. Sierra
  7. VVV Venlo
    63' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Matoug · On: L. Kromah
  8. Emmen
    71' Emmen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Evina · On: Yannick Eduardo
  9. VVV Venlo
    76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Foor · On: D. Saddiki
  10. VVV Venlo
    76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dean Zandbergen · On: B. van Zijl
  11. Emmen
    82' Emmen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hawkins · On: F. Quispel
  12. VVV Venlo
    85' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kromah · Assist: E. Gyamfi
  13. Emmen
    88' Emmen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Rhein · On: M. Martin

Match Stats

Stat Emmen VVV Venlo
Fouls 20 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 355 356
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 273 275
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Emmen capitalized on a penalty to take an early lead, boosting their confidence against VVV Venlo.
  • ▸ F. Wagner's second goal put Emmen firmly in control despite the late challenge by L. Kromah.