Match report

VVV Venlo Defeats Almere City FC 3-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
3–1
FT
Almere City FC
Almere City FC
Apr 24, 2026

VVV Venlo dominated the match, defeating Almere City FC 3-1 in the Eerste Divisie. The home team, VVV Venlo, took an early lead with goals by N. Foor and Dean Zandbergen, followed by another from Zandbergen. Despite Almere City FC's late goal by O. de Nijs, VVV Venlo held on to their lead to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • VVV Venlo 3-1 Almere City FC
  • • N. Foor scored the opening goal in the 21st minute
  • • Dean Zandbergen scored twice, in the 31st and 43rd minutes
  • • O. de Nijs scored a consolation goal for Almere City FC in the 85th minute
  • • B. Reith received a yellow card for Almere City FC in the 58th minute
  • • VVV Venlo made multiple substitutions, including D. Timber and D. Saddiki in the 61st minute

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
  • 23 Y. Sbai (D)
  • 3 L. Verheij (D)
  • 4 D. Timber (D)
  • 15 T. Joosten (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 10 J. Triep (M)
  • 17 D. Saddiki (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 18 B. van Zijl (F)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 1 T. Doornbusch
  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 31 M. Davis
  • 27 L. Kromah
  • 11 N. Ait Mouhou
  • 42 R. Vullers
  • 35 Y. el Anbri
  • 7 L. Wehmeyer
  • 26 N. Matoug
  • 20 J. Eijgenraam
  • 24 M. Odriss

Almere City FC

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Wendlinger (G)
  • 2 B. Reith (D)
  • 22 E. van de Blaak (D)
  • 4 J. Lawrence (D)
  • 5 T. Bijleveld (D)
  • 10 J. Rijkhoff (M)
  • 21 H. el Dahri (M)
  • 6 E. Cornelisse (M)
  • 17 E. Poku (F)
  • 9 F. Druijf
  • 40 M. Dors (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Mateyo
  • 12 T. Kuijsten
  • 3 J. Jacobs
  • 15 M. Engel
  • 16 N. Takahashi
  • 23 J. Jacobs
  • 28 R. Providence
  • 8 M. de Haan
  • 19 O. de Nijs
  • 20 J. Kalisvaart
  • 25 A. Sam
  • 29 B. Huisman

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    21' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Foor
  2. VVV Venlo
    31' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen
  3. VVV Venlo
    43' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen · Assist: P. Heise
  4. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jonas Wendlinger · On: T. Kuijsten
  5. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rijkhoff · On: J. Jacobs
  6. Almere City FC
    46' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emanuel Poku · On: O. de Nijs
  7. Almere City FC
    58' Almere City FC Card · Yellow Card
    B. Reith

    Foul

  8. VVV Venlo
    61' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Timber · On: J. Kluskens
  9. VVV Venlo
    61' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Saddiki · On: Y. El Anbri
  10. Almere City FC
    65' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Cornelisse · On: M. de Haan
  11. Almere City FC
    65' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Druijf · On: Bas Huisman
  12. VVV Venlo
    71' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Triep · On: L. Kromah
  13. VVV Venlo
    71' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Foor · On: N. Matoug
  14. VVV Venlo
    79' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Sbai · On: L. Wehmeyer
  15. Almere City FC
    85' Almere City FC Goal · Normal Goal
    O. de Nijs

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo Almere City FC
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 448 462
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 368 369
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VVV Venlo took a commanding lead with two quick goals by N. Foor and Dean Zandbergen, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Almere City FC's late goal by O. de Nijs in the 85th minute was too little too late to turn the momentum, as VVV Venlo maintained their lead until the final whistle