Match report

Willem II Defeats VVV Venlo 2-0 in Eerste Divisie Clash

VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
0–2
FT
Willem II
Willem II
Nov 21, 2025

Willem II stunned VVV Venlo, securing a dominant 2-0 victory at home in the Eerste Divisie on November 21st. The game was marked by two early goals from D. Haen, who capitalized on assists from N. Doodeman. Despite several substitutions and efforts to turn the tide, VVV Venlo could not find a way past Willem II's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Willem II triumphs over VVV Venlo 2-0 in Eerste Divisie match.
  • • D. Haen scored both goals for Willem II at the 1st and 53rd minutes.
  • • N. Doodeman provided two assists to Haen in key moments of the game.
  • • VVV Venlo made multiple substitutions in an attempt to change their fortunes, including L. de Blok replacing P. Heise at the 62nd minute.

Lineups

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
  • 2 S. Mokono (D)
  • 33 G. Blancquart (D)
  • 15 T. Joosten (D)
  • 5 L. de Blok (D)
  • 20 J. Eijgenraam (M)
  • 25 N. Foor (M)
  • 27 L. Kromah (M)
  • 10 J. Triep (M)
  • 24 M. Odriss (M)
  • 9 D. Zandbergen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Doornbusch
  • 22 Z. Taylan
  • 31 M. Davis
  • 3 L. Verheij
  • 14 T. Reinders
  • 16 P. Heise
  • 46 R. van den Broek
  • 6 J. Kluskens
  • 17 D. Saddiki
  • 45 T. Janssen
  • 47 D. Hendrix

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon (G)
  • 2 A. Ciranni (D)
  • 30 R. Behounek (D)
  • 3 F. Stam (D)
  • 24 N. Tjoe a On (D)
  • 10 J. Schuurman (M)
  • 6 G. Besselink (M)
  • 19 U. van Aalst (M)
  • 7 N. Doodeman (F)
  • 9 D. Haen (F)
  • 11 E. Kehrer (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 S. Baartmans
  • 17 S. Bamba
  • 8 A. Culum
  • 20 M. El Allouchi
  • 41 T. Kotte
  • 14 J. Mathijsen
  • 48 J. Poortvliet
  • 18 A. Zarrouk
  • 31 K. de Leeuw
  • 22 P. van Loon
  • 45 P. van Maarschalkerwaard

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    1' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: N. Doodeman
  2. Willem II
    53' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Haen · Assist: N. Doodeman
  3. VVV Venlo
    62' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. de Blok · On: P. Heise
  4. VVV Venlo
    62' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Odriss · On: D. Saddiki
  5. VVV Venlo
    62' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kromah · On: T. Janssen
  6. VVV Venlo
    69' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Eijgenraam

    Foul

  7. VVV Venlo
    69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mokono · On: M. Davis
  8. VVV Venlo
    69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Joosten · On: J. Kluskens
  9. Willem II
    77' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Schuurman · On: S. Baartmans
  10. Willem II
    77' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Kehrer · On: A. Culum
  11. VVV Venlo
    90'+2 VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    D. Saddiki

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VVV Venlo Willem II
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 609 408
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 509 310
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from D. Haen at just the 1st minute set a quick tempo and confidence boost for Willem II.
  • ▸ Haen's second goal in the 53rd minute solidified Willem II’s lead, effectively closing any hopes of VVV Venlo making a comeback despite their later substitutions.