Match report
Jong PSV U21 Defeats VVV Venlo 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Jong PSV U21
1–0
FT
VVV Venlo
Apr 6, 2026
Jong PSV U21 held on to defeat VVV Venlo 1-0 in a tightly contested Eerste Divisie match. The young PSV side, spearheaded by A. Jones, secured the win with a goal in the 52nd minute. Despite the pressure from VVV Venlo, Jong PSV U21's defensive resilience proved crucial, cementing their position in the league.
Key Facts
- • A. Jones scored the only goal for Jong PSV U21 at the 52nd minute
- • S. Sidibe provided the assist for the winning goal
- • S. Sidibe received a yellow card in the 17th minute
- • Y. Sbai of VVV Venlo was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute
- • Jong PSV U21 made three substitutions: F. Kluit replaced J. Beerens, E. Bassey replaced S. van der Plas, and J. Koller replaced S. Sidibe
- • VVV Venlo made four substitutions: D. Saddiki replaced R. Vullers, P. Heise replaced L. Wehmeyer, T. Joosten replaced N. Matoug, and M. Odriss replaced J. Triep
Lineups
Jong PSV U21
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 Tijn Smolenaars (G)
- 2 Essien Bassey (D)
- 3 Fabian Merién (D)
- 4 Madi Monamay (D)
- 5 Wessel Kuhn (D)
- 7 Manuel Bahaty (M)
- 6 Souleymane Sidibe (M)
- 8 Joel Van Den Berg (M)
- 11 Fabio Kluit (M)
- 10 Nicolas Verkooijen (F)
- 9 Austyn Jones (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Jairo Beerens
- 14 Sven van der Plas
- 20 Jim Koller
- 19 Sami Bouhoudane
- 21 Shuryjano Cornecion
- 18 Boet Mulders
- 16 Khadim Ngom
- 15 Raf van de Riet
VVV Venlo
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 Youri Schoonderwaldt (G)
- 3 Luuk Verheij (D)
- 33 Gabin Blancquart (D)
- 15 Tijn Joosten (D)
- 23 Yousri Sbai (M)
- 17 Dries Saddiki (M)
- 25 Navarone Foor (M)
- 24 Mohammed Odriss (M)
- 16 Philip Heise (M)
- 9 Dean Zandbergen (F)
- 18 Bjorn van Zijl (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Lasse Wehmeyer
- 42 Raf Vullers
- 11 Nassim Ait Mouhou
- 26 Naïm Matoug
- 10 Jorn Triep
- 1 Trevor Doornbusch
- 22 Zidane Taylan
- 20 Joshua Eijgenraam
- 27 Layee Kromah
- 31 Michael Davis
- 6 Joep Kluskens
- 4 Dylan Timber
Timeline
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17' Jong PSV U21 Card · Yellow CardS. Sidibe
Foul
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46' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Kluit · On: J. Beerens
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52' Jong PSV U21 Goal · Normal GoalA. Jones · Assist: S. Sidibe
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60' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Saddiki · On: R. Vullers
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60' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Heise · On: L. Wehmeyer
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64' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardY. Sbai
Foul
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72' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Bassey · On: S. van der Plas
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72' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Jones · On: S. Bouhoudane
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73' Jong PSV U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Sidibe · On: J. Koller
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80' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Joosten · On: N. Matoug
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80' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Odriss · On: J. Triep
Match Stats
| Stat | Jong PSV U21 | VVV Venlo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 80% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 409 | 464 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 340 | 371 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Jones' goal in the 52nd minute provided Jong PSV U21 with the lead, shifting the momentum of the match
- ▸ The yellow card given to VVV Venlo's Y. Sbai in the 64th minute disrupted their attacking rhythm, allowing Jong PSV U21 to consolidate their defensive position