Match report

VVV Venlo Defeats FC Eindhoven 1-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
1–0
FT
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
Feb 7, 2026

VVV Venlo emerged victorious in their Eerste Divisie encounter against FC Eindhoven, securing a narrow but important win by the score of 1-0. The game was marred by yellow cards for both teams, with Thijs Muller and S. Blummel receiving cautions early on for persistent fouling and fouls respectively. Despite multiple substitutions from both sides, VVV Venlo's N. Matoug scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute to seal the deal.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: VVV Venlo 1-0 FC Eindhoven
  • • Goal by N. Matoug for VVV Venlo (61')
  • • Thijs Muller of FC Eindhoven received a yellow card in the 24th minute due to persistent fouling
  • • S. Blummel of FC Eindhoven also received a yellow card at 43'
  • • N. Foor of VVV Venlo was cautioned in the final minute (90+1')

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
  • 23 Y. Sbai (D)
  • 3 L. Verheij (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 5 L. de Blok (D)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 20 J. Eijgenraam (M)
  • 7 L. Wehmeyer (M)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (M)
  • 11 N. Ait Mouhou (M)
  • 18 B. van Zijl (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 1 T. Doornbusch
  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 8 D. van Oorschot
  • 42 R. Vullers
  • 15 T. Joosten
  • 17 D. Saddiki
  • 26 N. Matoug
  • 45 T. Janssen

FC Eindhoven

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Borgmans (G)
  • 27 M. van de Wetering (D)
  • 22 C. Essers (D)
  • 33 J. Neeskens (D)
  • 25 T. Douglas (D)
  • 5 D. Huisman (M)
  • 8 S. Simons (M)
  • 7 S. Blummel (M)
  • 21 T. Muller (M)
  • 2 T. Simons (M)
  • 32 R. Janga (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 D. N. Fancito
  • 31 R. van Zutphen
  • 9 K. van Veen
  • 16 X. Blomme
  • 10 B. van Schuppen
  • 20 A. Bryson
  • 18 N. Munsters
  • 23 E. Lukoki Mateso
  • 19 S. de Moes
  • 15 N. van Berkel
  • 29 H. Ali
  • 24 O. Renfrum

Timeline

  1. FC Eindhoven
    24' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    Thijs Muller

    Persistent fouling

  2. FC Eindhoven
    43' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    S. Blummel

    Foul

  3. VVV Venlo
    46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Eijgenraam · On: D. Saddiki
  4. VVV Venlo
    46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Wehmeyer · On: N. Matoug
  5. VVV Venlo
    59' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Verheij · On: T. Joosten
  6. FC Eindhoven
    59' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thijs Muller · On: B. van Schuppen
  7. FC Eindhoven
    59' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Blummel · On: E. Lukoki Mateso
  8. VVV Venlo
    61' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Matoug
  9. FC Eindhoven
    68' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Simons · On: A. Bryson
  10. FC Eindhoven
    68' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. van de Wetering · On: O. Renfrum
  11. VVV Venlo
    71' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Sbai · On: R. Vullers
  12. FC Eindhoven
    74' FC Eindhoven subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Janga · On: K. van Veen
  13. VVV Venlo
    76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. van Zijl · On: D. van Oorschot
  14. FC Eindhoven
    83' FC Eindhoven Card · Yellow Card
    K. van Veen

    Foul

  15. VVV Venlo
    90'+1 VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Foor

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo FC Eindhoven
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 9 8
Total Passes 396 362
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 2.41 1.12
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 321 284
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted in favor of VVV Venlo when N. Matoug scored the only goal at 61', capitalizing on a defensive lapse from FC Eindhoven.
  • ▸ FC Eindhoven's multiple yellow cards and substitutions due to injuries/fatigue weakened their offensive capabilities, allowing VVV Venlo to control the midfield and protect their lead.