Match report

VVV Venlo Defeats Waalwijk 2-1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Waalwijk

1–2

VVV Venlo

Dec 5, 2025

Waalwijk

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Dec 5, 2025 · FT

VVV Venlo

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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

15' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card

R. van Eijma

Handball
27' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card

M. Odriss

Foul
31' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card

G. Blancquart

Foul
46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1

Off: S. Mokono · On: M. Davis
51' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Zorgdrager · On: H. Kuster
56' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal

J. Eijgenraam · Assist: M. Odriss
63' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2

Off: L. Kromah · On: B. van Zijl
64' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Cleonise · On: R. Kuijpers
74' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card

M. Davis

Foul
76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Wehmeyer · On: N. Foor
76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4

Off: D. van Oorschot · On: Dean Zandbergen
81' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 4

Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: R. van der Venne
81' Waalwijk subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. Lokesa · On: M. Kramer
82' Waalwijk Card · Yellow Card

J. Altena

Foul
85' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5

Off: N. Ait Mouhou · On: Thomas Reinders
89' Waalwijk Goal · Normal Goal

J. Uneken · Assist: J. Familia-Castillo
90'+4 VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card

B. van Zijl
90'+7 VVV Venlo Card · Red Card

B. van Zijl

Foul
90' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal

B. 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.