Match report

Utrecht Secures Crucial 1–0 Win Over VVV Venlo in Eredivisie

Utrecht
Utrecht
1–0
FT
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
May 6, 2018

Utrecht emerged victorious against VVV Venlo in an Eredivisie encounter, securing a 1-0 win. The game's lone goal came from M. Klich in the 71st minute, assisted by S. Klaiber. Despite yellow cards for J. Promes and M. van der Maarel, the match was a testament to Utrecht's resilience and tactical prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Utrecht 1–0 VVV Venlo
  • • Goal: M. Klich (Utrecht) 71'
  • • Yellow cards: J. Promes (VVV Venlo) 43', M. van der Maarel (Utrecht) 64', M. Klich (Utrecht) 86'
  • • Substitutions: Roel Janssen for J. Promes (VVV Venlo) 46', J. Janse for T. Dekker (VVV Venlo) 70', R. Leeuwin for Willem Janssen (Utrecht) 75', Lukas Görtler for Y. Ayoub (Utrecht) 83', T. Hunte for Roel Janssen (VVV Venlo) 82'

Lineups

Utrecht

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Jensen (G)
  • 14 W. Janssen (D)
  • 5 D. Dumić (D)
  • 2 M. van der Maarel (D)
  • 17 S. Klaiber (D)
  • 13 M. Klich (M)
  • 23 A. Kali (M)
  • 8 Y. Ayoub (M)
  • 22 S. van de Streek (M)
  • 7 G. Kerk (F)
  • 11 C. Dessers (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 U. Emanuelson
  • 3 R. Leeuwin
  • 27 L. Görtler
  • 6 R. Strieder
  • 15 Robin van der Meer
  • 16 N. Marsman
  • 20 G. Troupée
  • 25 O. Velanas
  • 41 S. Sow

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 D. van Crooij (G)
  • 3 J. Promes (D)
  • 5 L. Labylle (D)
  • 13 N. Röseler (D)
  • 2 M. Rutten (D)
  • 17 T. Dekker (D)
  • 8 C. Leemans (M)
  • 15 R. Castelen (F)
  • 9 R. Seuntjens (M)
  • 11 L. Thy (F)
  • 7 V. van Crooij (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Janssen
  • 12 J. Janse
  • 19 T. Hunte
  • 1 L. Unnerstall
  • 24 L. Bezzat
  • 25 E. Korkmaz
  • 26 E. Riis
  • 27 R. Gielen
  • 31 B. Verbong

Timeline

  1. VVV Venlo
    43' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Promes
  2. VVV Venlo
    46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Promes · On: Roel Janssen
  3. Utrecht
    64' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    M. van der Maarel
  4. VVV Venlo
    70' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Dekker · On: J. Janse
  5. Utrecht
    71' Utrecht Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Klich · Assist: S. Klaiber
  6. Utrecht
    75' Utrecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willem Janssen · On: R. Leeuwin
  7. VVV Venlo
    82' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Roel Janssen · On: T. Hunte
  8. Utrecht
    83' Utrecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Ayoub · On: Lukas Görtler
  9. Utrecht
    86' Utrecht Card · Yellow Card
    M. Klich

Match Stats

Stat Utrecht VVV Venlo
Fouls 15 5
Pass Accuracy 83% 76%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 12
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 445 347
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 371 263
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 5 7
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Klich's goal in the 71st minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum firmly in Utrecht's favor, leading to a controlled victory.
  • ▸ The early yellow card for J. Promes (43') marked a shift in VVV Venlo's gameplay, affecting their attacking rhythm and contributing to Utrecht's defensive solidity.