Match report
Willem II Defeats VVV Venlo 2–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash
Willem II
2–1
FT
VVV Venlo
Jan 23, 2026
Willem II secured victory over their rivals, VVV Venlo, by a score of 2-1 in the Eerste Divisie. The home team's early goal set the tone and a late strike ensured they held off the visitors' late push.
Key Facts
- • N. Doodeman scored for Willem II at 35 minutes.
- • Dean Zandbergen equalized for VVV Venlo in the 79th minute.
- • R. Behounek secured the win for Willem II with a goal at 88 minutes.
- • Willem II made five substitutions, including T. Verheydt and A. Et Taibi.
- • VVV Venlo substituted M. Davis early on and made multiple changes to try and turn the game.
Lineups
Willem II
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 31 K. de Leeuw
- 15 A. Et Taibi (D)
- 30 R. Behounek (D)
- 4 J. Hoogma (D)
- 24 N. Tjoe a On (D)
- 7 N. Doodeman (M)
- 6 G. Besselink (M)
- 18 A. Zarrouk (M)
- 20 M. El Allouchi (M)
- 9 D. Haen (F)
- 28 T. Verheydt (F)
Substitutes
- 41 T. Kotte
- 43 V. van der Bas
- 2 A. Ciranni
- 14 J. Mathijsen
- 19 U. van Aalst
- 22 P. van Loon
- 47 S. Baartmans
- 17 S. Bamba
- 8 A. Culum
- 23 L. Abildgaard
- 45 P. van Maarschalkerwaard
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Y. Schoonderwaldt (G)
- 31 M. Davis (D)
- 33 G. Blancquart (D)
- 16 P. Heise (D)
- 5 L. de Blok (D)
- 20 J. Eijgenraam (M)
- 25 N. Foor (M)
- 27 L. Kromah (M)
- 8 D. van Oorschot (M)
- 7 L. Wehmeyer (M)
- 9 D. Zandbergen (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Doornbusch
- 22 Z. Taylan
- 23 Y. Sbai
- 3 L. Verheij
- 15 T. Joosten
- 6 J. Kluskens
- 17 D. Saddiki
- 42 R. Vullers
- 26 N. Matoug
- 18 B. van Zijl
- 11 N. Ait Mouhou
Timeline
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17' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Davis · On: Y. Sbai -
35' Willem II Goal · Normal GoalN. Doodeman · Assist: A. Et Taibi -
63' Willem II subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Verheydt · On: S. Baartmans -
69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Wehmeyer · On: N. Matoug -
69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kromah · On: N. Ait Mouhou -
71' Willem II Card · Yellow CardD. HaenTime wasting
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75' Willem II subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Et Taibi · On: Alessandro Ciranni -
75' Willem II subst · Substitution 3Off: M. El Allouchi · On: S. Bamba -
77' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: D. van Oorschot · On: J. Kluskens -
77' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: B. van Zijl -
79' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalDean Zandbergen · Assist: B. van Zijl -
84' Willem II subst · Substitution 4Off: Gijs Besselink · On: U. van Aalst -
84' Willem II subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Doodeman · On: A. Culum -
88' Willem II Goal · Normal GoalR. Behounek · Assist: Nathan Tjoe-A-On -
89' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardG. BlancquartFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Willem II | VVV Venlo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 407 | 450 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | 2.28 | 1.49 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 333 | 351 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Willem II's goal by N. Doodeman at 35 minutes gave them a crucial lead.
- ▸ VVV Venlo equalized through Dean Zandbergen, but Willem II responded with a late goal from R. Behounek to secure the victory.