Match report
VVV Venlo Defeats Waalwijk 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Waalwijk
1–2
FT
VVV Venlo
Dec 5, 2025
VVV Venlo emerged victorious in their Eerste Divisie clash against Waalwijk, defeating them 2-1 on a day full of drama. Early yellow cards for both teams set the tone for an intense match, with VVV's J. Eijgenraam netting the first goal in the 56th minute. Despite Waalwijk's efforts to level the score through a well-timed goal by Uneken in the 89th minute, VVV managed to secure their victory when Van Zijl scored and was subsequently sent off for an additional foul.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Waalwijk 1–2 VVV Venlo
- • J. Eijgenraam opened the scoring for VVV at minute 56
- • Uneken scored a crucial goal for Waalwijk in the 89th minute
- • B. van Zijl of VVV netted the final goal and was then red-carded
Lineups
Waalwijk
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 M. Spenkelink (G)
- 2 B. Zorgdrager (D)
- 3 R. van Eijma (D)
- 15 L. Wouters (D)
- 5 J. Familia-Castillo (D)
- 8 D. van Kaam (M)
- 6 G. Roemeratoe (M)
- 14 C. Lokesa (M)
- 7 D. Cleonise (F)
- 9 J. Uneken (F)
- 27 J. Altena (F)
Substitutes
- 13 X. Mulder
- 31 L. Vogels
- 10 R. van der Venne
- 11 T. van der Leij
- 17 R. Kuijpers
- 20 H. Kuster
- 21 M. Schaapman
- 24 O. Panneflek
- 25 M. Witteveen
- 29 M. Kramer
- 35 L. Postma
- 55 N. Held
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
- 2 S. Mokono (D)
- 33 G. Blancquart (D)
- 16 P. Heise (D)
- 5 L. de Blok (D)
- 20 J. Eijgenraam (M)
- 24 M. Odriss (M)
- 7 L. Wehmeyer (M)
- 8 D. van Oorschot (M)
- 11 N. Ait Mouhou (M)
- 27 L. Kromah (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Doornbusch
- 22 Z. Taylan
- 31 M. Davis
- 3 L. Verheij
- 14 T. Reinders
- 15 T. Joosten
- 25 N. Foor
- 45 T. Janssen
- 9 D. Zandbergen
- 18 B. van Zijl
Timeline
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15' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardR. van EijmaHandball
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27' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardM. OdrissFoul
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31' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardG. BlancquartFoul
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46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Mokono · On: M. Davis -
51' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Zorgdrager · On: H. Kuster -
56' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalJ. Eijgenraam · Assist: M. Odriss -
63' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Kromah · On: B. van Zijl -
64' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Cleonise · On: R. Kuijpers -
74' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardM. DavisFoul
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76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Wehmeyer · On: N. Foor -
76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: D. van Oorschot · On: Dean Zandbergen -
81' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: R. van der Venne -
81' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Lokesa · On: M. Kramer -
82' Waalwijk Card · Yellow CardJ. AltenaFoul
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85' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Ait Mouhou · On: Thomas Reinders -
89' Waalwijk Goal · Normal GoalJ. Uneken · Assist: J. Familia-Castillo -
90'+4 VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardB. van Zijl -
90'+7 VVV Venlo Card · Red CardB. van ZijlFoul
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90' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalB. van Zijl · Assist: Dean Zandbergen
Match Stats
| Stat | Waalwijk | VVV Venlo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 24 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 506 | 325 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 3 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 432 | 237 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ VVV's early yellow cards to Odriss and Blancquart did not hinder their offensive push, leading to Eijgenraam's decisive goal in the 56th minute.
- ▸ Waalwijk nearly equalized but held on until Uneken's late equalizer at the 89th minute. However, VVV capitalized on a red card and secured their win with Van Zijl's final goal.