Match report

Willem II Defeats VVV Venlo 2–1 in Eerste Divisie Clash

Willem II
Willem II
2–1
FT
VVV Venlo
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

  1. VVV Venlo
    17' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Davis · On: Y. Sbai
  2. Willem II
    35' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Doodeman · Assist: A. Et Taibi
  3. Willem II
    63' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Verheydt · On: S. Baartmans
  4. VVV Venlo
    69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Wehmeyer · On: N. Matoug
  5. VVV Venlo
    69' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kromah · On: N. Ait Mouhou
  6. Willem II
    71' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    D. Haen

    Time wasting

  7. Willem II
    75' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Et Taibi · On: Alessandro Ciranni
  8. Willem II
    75' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. El Allouchi · On: S. Bamba
  9. VVV Venlo
    77' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. van Oorschot · On: J. Kluskens
  10. VVV Venlo
    77' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: B. van Zijl
  11. VVV Venlo
    79' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Dean Zandbergen · Assist: B. van Zijl
  12. Willem II
    84' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gijs Besselink · On: U. van Aalst
  13. Willem II
    84' Willem II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Doodeman · On: A. Culum
  14. Willem II
    88' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Behounek · Assist: Nathan Tjoe-A-On
  15. VVV Venlo
    89' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    G. Blancquart

    Foul

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.