Match report

Jong Ajax Secures Narrow Victory Over VVV Venlo in Eerste Divisie

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
0–1
FT
Jong Ajax
Jong Ajax
Mar 17, 2026

Jong Ajax narrowly defeated VVV Venlo 1-0 in an intense Eerste Divisie match, with D. Kalokoh's goal in the 67th minute proving decisive. VVV Venlo struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against the well-organized Jong Ajax defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VVV Venlo 0–1 Jong Ajax
  • • Goal: D. Kalokoh (67', assist by P. Nash)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Ouazane (Jong Ajax), Y. Sbai (VVV Venlo), T. Joosten (VVV Venlo), L. Acheampong (Jong Ajax), Avery Appiah (Jong Ajax)

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
  • 23 Y. Sbai (D)
  • 3 L. Verheij (D)
  • 15 T. Joosten (D)
  • 5 L. de Blok (D)
  • 26 N. Matoug (M)
  • 17 D. Saddiki (M)
  • 24 M. Odriss (M)
  • 11 N. Ait Mouhou (M)
  • 18 B. van Zijl (F)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 1 T. Doornbusch
  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 31 M. Davis
  • 4 D. Timber
  • 27 L. Kromah
  • 8 D. van Oorschot
  • 42 R. Vullers
  • 25 N. Foor
  • 7 L. Wehmeyer
  • 20 J. Eijgenraam
  • 10 J. Triep

Jong Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Heerkens (G)
  • 2 A. Appiah (D)
  • 3 M. van der Lans (D)
  • 4 M. Muzungu (D)
  • 5 E. Butera (D)
  • 8 M. Abdalla (M)
  • 6 T. Peters (M)
  • 10 A. Ouazane (M)
  • 7 P. Nash (F)
  • 9 S. Vink (F)
  • 11 L. Jetten (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. el Hani
  • 21 D. Kalokoh
  • 20 Z. Ouazane
  • 19 L. Acheampong
  • 15 K. Kasanwirjo
  • 17 S. Tilborg
  • 18 D. van der Vaart
  • 16 L. Frankel

Timeline

  1. Jong Ajax
    39' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ouazane

    Foul

  2. VVV Venlo
    44' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Sbai

    Foul

  3. VVV Venlo
    47' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    T. Joosten

    Foul

  4. VVV Venlo
    53' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Matoug · On: L. Kromah
  5. VVV Venlo
    65' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Saddiki · On: N. Foor
  6. VVV Venlo
    65' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Odriss · On: J. Eijgenraam
  7. Jong Ajax
    65' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Butera · On: D. Kalokoh
  8. Jong Ajax
    67' Jong Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kalokoh · Assist: P. Nash
  9. VVV Venlo
    74' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. de Blok · On: J. Kluskens
  10. VVV Venlo
    74' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. van Zijl · On: J. Triep
  11. Jong Ajax
    77' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Nash · On: L. Acheampong
  12. Jong Ajax
    78' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    L. Acheampong

    Foul

  13. Jong Ajax
    88' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ouazane · On: Z. Ouazane
  14. Jong Ajax
    88' Jong Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Peters · On: K. Kasanwirjo
  15. Jong Ajax
    89' Jong Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Avery Appiah

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo Jong Ajax
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 438 394
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 2.87 1.85
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 352 321
Shots Inside Box 17 7
Saves 2 9
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jong Ajax capitalized on their numerical advantage in midfield, leading to D. Kalokoh's goal in the 67th minute that broke VVV Venlo's resistance.
  • ▸ VVV Venlo's substitutions did not alter the game's momentum, with Jong Ajax maintaining their composure and focus to secure the three points.