Match report

VVV Venlo Defeats Dordrecht 3-1 in Eerste Divisie

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
3–1
FT
Dordrecht
Dordrecht
Dec 19, 2025

In an impressive display, VVV Venlo dominated from start to finish, securing a 3-1 victory over Dordrecht in the Eerste Divisie. Dean Zandbergen was instrumental for VVV Venlo, scoring all three goals within the opening half-hour of play. Despite Yannick Eduardo's late consolation goal for Dordrecht, VVV Venlo maintained their composure and extended their lead at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Dean Zandbergen scored all three goals for VVV Venlo (21', 29', 33')
  • • Yannick Eduardo netted Dordrecht's only goal at the 61' mark
  • • VVV Venlo made multiple substitutions including L. Kromah and M. Odriss entering at the 57th minute
  • • P. Heise and S. Mokono both received yellow cards for VVV Venlo in quick succession (60', 63')

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
  • 2 S. Mokono (D)
  • 3 L. Verheij (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 5 L. de Blok (D)
  • 24 M. Odriss (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 27 L. Kromah (M)
  • 8 D. van Oorschot (M)
  • 11 N. Ait Mouhou (M)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Doornbusch
  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 15 T. Joosten
  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 17 D. Saddiki
  • 20 J. Eijgenraam
  • 42 R. Vullers
  • 26 N. Matoug
  • 45 T. Janssen
  • 18 B. van Zijl
  • 7 L. Wehmeyer

Dordrecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 63 C. Biai (G)
  • 2 J. van Aken (D)
  • 3 S. Valk (D)
  • 4 A. Drakpe (D)
  • 23 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 16 S. Bae (M)
  • 25 S. Vugts (M)
  • 11 M. Afaker (M)
  • 18 R. van Asten (M)
  • 7 N. Venema (M)
  • 46 Y. Eduardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Coremans
  • 8 L. Sunderland
  • 9 S. Carrillo
  • 10 J. van der Sluijs
  • 14 J. Pynadath
  • 20 Igor
  • 22 L. Van de Giessen
  • 24 G. Huitzing
  • 28 L. Codutti
  • 29 N. Rossi
  • 59 J. de Bie
  • 77 S. Verdonk

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    21' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen · Assist: N. Foor
  2. VVV Venlo
    29' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen · Assist: D. van Oorschot
  3. VVV Venlo
    33' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen · Assist: N. Foor
  4. Dordrecht
    39' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. van Asten · On: L. Sunderland
  5. Dordrecht
    39' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Afaker · On: L. Codutti
  6. VVV Venlo
    57' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Kromah · On: B. van Zijl
  7. VVV Venlo
    58' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Odriss · On: D. Saddiki
  8. VVV Venlo
    60' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    P. Heise

    Foul

  9. Dordrecht
    61' Dordrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    Yannick Eduardo
  10. VVV Venlo
    63' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mokono

    Foul

  11. VVV Venlo
    68' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mokono · On: J. Eijgenraam
  12. VVV Venlo
    68' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Ait Mouhou · On: L. Wehmeyer
  13. Dordrecht
    74' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nick Venema · On: S. Carrillo
  14. Dordrecht
    74' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Vugts · On: J. de Bie
  15. VVV Venlo
    83' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Foor · On: J. Kluskens
  16. Dordrecht
    84' Dordrecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jurre van Aken · On: N. Rossi
  17. Dordrecht
    90' Dordrecht Card · Yellow Card
    S. Carrillo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo Dordrecht
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 70% 76%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 23
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 375 396
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 1.42 2.60
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 263 300
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dean Zandbergen's hat-trick in the first half set a strong momentum for VVV Venlo, giving them a commanding lead early on.
  • ▸ Yannick Eduardo's goal at 61' provided brief hope to Dordrecht but could not change the overall match outcome.