Match report
Vitesse Defeats VVV Venlo 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
VVV Venlo
1–2
FT
Vitesse
Oct 31, 2025
Vitesse claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win against VVV Venlo, showcasing their resilience in the Eerste Divisie. Despite facing ten men after L. Wehmeyer's red card, Vitesse managed to hold onto their lead secured by goals from D. Hoogewerf and E. Huth.
Key Facts
- • VVV Venlo: 1 goal (G. Blancquart)
- • Vitesse: 2 goals (D. Hoogewerf, E. Huth)
- • L. Wehmeyer of VVV Venlo was shown a red card in the 77th minute
- • 5 yellow cards were issued to players from both teams
Lineups
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
- 31 M. Davis (D)
- 3 L. Verheij (D)
- 33 G. Blancquart (D)
- 5 L. de Blok (D)
- 7 L. Wehmeyer (M)
- 20 J. Eijgenraam (M)
- 6 J. Kluskens (M)
- 11 N. Ait Mouhou (M)
- 25 N. Foor (F)
- 8 D. van Oorschot (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Z. Taylan
- 29 E. Koops
- 2 S. Mokono
- 15 T. Joosten
- 37 D. van Zutphen
- 14 T. Reinders
- 46 J. De Graef
- 17 D. Saddiki
- 45 T. Janssen
- 27 L. Kromah
- 9 D. Zandbergen
- 47 D. Hendrix
Vitesse
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Brull
- 2 S. Bonnah (D)
- 55 M. Steffen (D)
- 17 V. Zumberi (D)
- 28 A. Buttner (D)
- 6 M. Schikora (M)
- 33 M. Marschalk
- 27 N. Zonneveld (M)
- 21 R. Schwarz (M)
- 7 D. Hoogewerf (M)
- 9 E. Huth (F)
Substitutes
- 16 C. van den Berg
- 23 J. Siecker
- 5 J. Bakker
- 8 A. Moustafa
- 11 Y. Ranon
- 13 J. Pinto
- 20 N. Bannis
- 22 X. Thenu
- 30 M. Driezen
- 34 Y. Ouallil
- 35 O. Achouitar
- 37 S. Pepers
Timeline
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15' Vitesse Card · Yellow CardAlexander BüttnerFoul
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35' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalD. Hoogewerf · Assist: N. Zonneveld -
43' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardL. WehmeyerArgument
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46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: D. van Oorschot · On: Dean Zandbergen -
58' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardG. BlancquartFoul
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60' Vitesse Goal · Normal GoalE. Huth · Assist: Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz -
69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Verheij · On: Thomas Reinders -
69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Eijgenraam · On: L. Kromah -
74' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardDean ZandbergenFoul
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77' VVV Venlo Card · Red CardL. WehmeyerViolent conduct
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78' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Foor · On: D. Saddiki -
82' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Kluskens · On: T. Janssen -
88' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardThomas ReindersFoul
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89' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalG. Blancquart · Assist: L. de Blok -
90'+3 Vitesse subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Zonneveld · On: Y. Ranon -
90'+3 Vitesse subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Hoogewerf · On: J. Pinto -
90'+3 Vitesse subst · Substitution 3Off: Alexander Büttner · On: Xiamaro Thenu
Match Stats
| Stat | VVV Venlo | Vitesse |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 15 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 421 | 357 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | 2.02 | 2.79 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 7 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 336 | 281 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Hoogewerf's early goal (35th minute) gave Vitesse a quick lead, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ VVV Venlo was reduced to ten men after L. Wehmeyer received his second yellow card in the 77th minute, changing the momentum of the game.