Match report
VVV Venlo Defeats Willem II 3-2 in Eredivisie Showdown
VVV Venlo
3–2
FT
Willem II
May 23, 2023
In an electrifying Eredivisie encounter, VVV Venlo stunned their opponents as they managed to overturn an early deficit and secure a remarkable 3-2 victory over Willem II. Sven Braken's brace was pivotal in this comeback effort while Nick Venema added the finishing touch.
Key Facts
- • Willem II took the lead twice through Jizz Hornkamp at 13' and 36'
- • Sven Braken scored for VVV Venlo in the 41st minute, converting a penalty in extra time (45+2'), and added another goal
- • Nick Venema netted the winning goal for VVV Venlo from an assist by Sven Braken at 65'
- • Pol Llonch received a yellow card for Willem II due to handball (45+1')
Lineups
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. van der Gouw (G)
- 18 R. Lathouwers (D)
- 4 R. Ketting (D)
- 3 S. Dirks (D)
- 5 S. Janssen (D)
- 14 L. Smans (M)
- 6 M. van Rooijen (M)
- 16 R. Klaasen (M)
- 34 S. Allouch (M)
- 10 N. Venema (F)
- 9 S. Braken (F)
Substitutes
- 2 B. Koglin
- 8 K. de Boer
- 7 C. Johansson
- 23 D. Huisman
- 21 K. Kristinsson
- 12 J. Kluskens
- 38 L. Zima
- 25 S. Henderikx
- 22 T. Schrick
- 29 Ö. Yaşar
Willem II
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 21 J. Smits (G)
- 20 V. Vermeulen (D)
- 4 E. Schouten (D)
- 10 M. Verreth (D)
- 25 L. Woudenberg (D)
- 44 N. van Berkel (D)
- 32 J. Bosch (M)
- 29 T. Oosting (M)
- 8 Pol Llonch (M)
- 9 J. Hornkamp (F)
- 7 E. Kabangu (F)
Substitutes
- 18 J. Bokila
- 3 F. Heerkens
- 16 R. Meerveld
- 11 M. Svensson
- 27 D. Mathieu
- 22 W. Spieringhs
- 14 J. Schroijen
- 1 K. Lamprou
- 23 M. de Leeuw
- 24 C. van den Berg
Timeline
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5' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardR. Klaasen
Foul
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13' Willem II Goal · Normal GoalJizz Hornkamp · Assist: Lucas Woudenberg
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36' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardSven Braken
Argument
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36' Willem II Goal · Normal GoalJizz Hornkamp · Assist: E. Kabangu
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41' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalSven Braken
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45'+1 VVV Venlo Var · Penalty confirmedSven Braken
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45'+2 Willem II Card · Yellow CardPol Llonch
Handball
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45'+3 VVV Venlo Goal · PenaltySven Braken
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46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Lathouwers · On: Brian Koglin
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56' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Allouch · On: K. de Boer
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65' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalNick Venema · Assist: Sven Braken
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71' Willem II subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Kabangu · On: J. Bokila
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71' Willem II subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Woudenberg · On: F. Heerkens
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71' Willem II subst · Substitution 3Off: Jesse Bosch · On: R. Meerveld
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76' Willem II Card · Yellow CardMatthias Verreth
Foul
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76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: Nick Venema · On: C. Johansson
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88' Willem II subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Oosting · On: M. Svensson
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90'+1 Willem II Card · Yellow CardJ. Bokila
Foul
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90'+2 VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: Sven Braken · On: Daan Huisman
Match Stats
| Stat | VVV Venlo | Willem II |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 401 | 494 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 390 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sven Braken's equalizing goal in the 41st minute shifted momentum towards VVV Venlo and sparked their comeback efforts.
- ▸ Braken's penalty conversion just before halftime (45+2') and his third goal at 65' were critical turning points, ensuring VVV Venlo overcame Willem II's early dominance.