Match report

VVV Venlo Stuns Groningen 1-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Groningen
Groningen
0–1
FT
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
Feb 22, 2020

In a shock result, VVV Venlo secured a 1-0 victory over Groningen in the Eredivisie, thanks to a late goal from O. Darfalou in the 87th minute. Despite Groningen's efforts and multiple substitutions, they failed to equalize, leaving the home side disappointed.

Key Facts

  • • VVV Venlo defeated Groningen 1-0 in the Eredivisie match.
  • • O. Darfalou scored the winning goal for VVV Venlo at the 87th minute.
  • • Groningen had a yellow card given to A. El Messaoudi in the 73rd minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by Groningen, including Daniel van Kaam and Azor Matusiwa.

Lineups

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 3 B. van Hintum (D)
  • 5 S. Memišević (D)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 17 K. Itakura (D)
  • 10 R. Lundqvist (M)
  • 18 A. El Messaoudi (M)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 26 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 11 J. Asoro (M)
  • 9 D. Redan (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. El Hankouri
  • 29 R. Postema
  • 52 T. Suslov
  • 43 J. van Kaam
  • 19 N. Jakobsen
  • 51 K. Slor
  • 16 J. Hoekstra
  • 8 S. Schreck
  • 32 M. van Duin
  • 28 T. Sopacua
  • 46 T. Poll
  • 22 G. Can

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kirschbaum (G)
  • 14 C. Kum (D)
  • 13 N. Röseler (D)
  • 2 T. Pachonik (D)
  • 18 R. Gelmi (D)
  • 6 D. Post (M)
  • 20 T. Bruns (M)
  • 10 J. Opoku (M)
  • 29 O. Darfalou (F)
  • 7 H. Wright (F)
  • 19 J. Yeboah (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 S. van Dijck
  • 22 B. Verbong
  • 21 E. Linthorst
  • 24 S. Janssen
  • 17 T. Dekker
  • 15 J. Sinclair
  • 11 R. Neudecker
  • 5 S. Schäfer
  • 23 Y. Roemer
  • 16 D. van Crooij

Timeline

  1. Groningen
    73' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    A. El Messaoudi
  2. Groningen
    73' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Redan · On: M. El Hankouri
  3. Groningen
    73' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel van Kaam · On: R. Postema
  4. Groningen
    87' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: T. Suslov
  5. VVV Venlo
    87' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Darfalou · Assist: T. Pachonik
  6. Groningen
    89' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    M. El Hankouri
  7. VVV Venlo
    90' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bruns · On: S. van Dijck

Match Stats

Stat Groningen VVV Venlo
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 60%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 509 273
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 402 163
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 73rd minute saw multiple substitutions by Groningen, but it couldn't change the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 87th minute when O. Darfalou scored for VVV Venlo, securing the victory for his team.