Match report
VVV Venlo Defeats De Graafschap 3-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
VVV Venlo
3–1
FT
De Graafschap
Apr 28, 2025
VVV Venlo stuns visitors De Graafschap with a convincing 3-1 win in the Eerste Divisie. Goals from Lennart Wehmeyer, Gregoire Blancquart, and Dean Zandbergen solidified VVV Venlo's lead, while Wanya Marçal managed to score for De Graafschap. The victory boosts VVV Venlo’s morale as they continue their pursuit in the Eerste Divisie.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: VVV Venlo 3–1 De Graafschap
- • Goals: Lennart Wehmeyer (47'), Gregoire Blancquart (49'), Dean Zandbergen (59') for VVV Venlo; Wanya Marçal (58') for De Graafschap
- • Substitutions: E. Gyamfi and L. Schoppema replaced S. Janssen and M. Mahi respectively in the 46th minute
- • Lennart Wehmeyer received a yellow card for VVV Venlo at the 79th minute
Lineups
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 T. Doornbusch (G)
- 12 S. Mokono (D)
- 4 R. Ketting (D)
- 33 G. Blancquart (D)
- 19 E. Gyamfi (D)
- 29 T. Braem (M)
- 96 D. Saddiki (M)
- 25 N. Foor (M)
- 26 N. Matoug (F)
- 9 D. Zandbergen (F)
- 8 E. Sierra (F)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Wehmeyer
- 5 S. Janssen
- 18 B. van Zijl
- 27 L. Kromah
- 34 S. Seymor
- 11 T. Verheijen
- 37 D. van Zutphen
- 6 J. Kluskens
- 10 B. Darri
- 21 M. de Waal
- 23 D. van Crooij
- 22 Z. Taylan
De Graafschap
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Wieggers (G)
- 22 Jeffry Fortes (D)
- 4 M. Willemsen (D)
- 20 R. Hillen (D)
- 5 L. Schoppema (D)
- 8 D. Warmerdam (M)
- 27 A. Najah (M)
- 28 A. van der Heide (M)
- 33 R. Niemeijer (M)
- 30 I. El Kadiri (M)
- 9 J. Cooper-Love (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Wanya Marçal
- 26 R. Seuntjens
- 10 M. Mahi
- 7 T. van Gilst
- 23 P. Brittijn
- 12 S. Kremers
- 24 S. Bouwman
- 11 S. Colyn
- 15 J. van de Haar
- 6 L. Kaak
- 21 K. Symons
- 47 Y. El Jebli
Timeline
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46' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 1Off: A. van der Heide · On: Wanya Marçal
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46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Gyamfi · On: S. Janssen
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47' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalL. Wehmeyer
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49' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalG. Blancquart
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58' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 2Off: I. El Kadiri · On: Ralf Seuntjens
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58' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Schoppema · On: M. Mahi
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58' De Graafschap Goal · Normal GoalWanya Marçal · Assist: M. Mahi
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59' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalDean Zandbergen · Assist: N. Foor
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72' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: Dean Zandbergen · On: B. van Zijl
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72' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Matoug · On: L. Kromah
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73' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 4Off: Anass Najah · On: T. van Gilst
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79' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardL. Wehmeyer
Foul
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80' De Graafschap subst · Substitution 5Off: Reuven Niemeijer · On: P. Brittijn
Match Stats
| Stat | VVV Venlo | De Graafschap |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 20 |
| Corners | 7 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 276 | 490 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 202 | 402 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 15 |
| Saves | 7 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ VVV Venlo capitalized on their early momentum, scoring two quick goals within minutes from Lennart Wehmeyer and Gregoire Blancquart to take a commanding lead by the 49th minute.
- ▸ De Graafschap attempted to regroup with multiple substitutions but could only manage one goal through Wanya Marçal before Dean Zandbergen sealed VVV Venlo's win in the 59th minute.