Match report

Willem II 2-2 VVV Venlo: A Thrilling Eredivisie Draw

Willem II
Willem II
2–2
AET
VVV Venlo
VVV Venlo
May 27, 2023

Willem II and VVV Venlo secured a 2-2 draw in an exciting Eredivisie encounter. E. Kabangu and Jesse Bosch put Willem II ahead early on, but goals from Nick Venema and Ö. Yaşar ensured a point for VVV Venlo. Both teams displayed resilience and grit in a match filled with turning points and VAR interventions.

Key Facts

  • • E. Kabangu scored the first goal for Willem II in the 7th minute.
  • • Jesse Bosch added a second for Willem II in the 22nd minute.
  • • Nick Venema pulled one back for VVV Venlo in the 74th minute.
  • • Ö. Yaşar equalized for VVV Venlo in the 120th minute of extra time.
  • • Willem II had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 56th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions as the match progressed, with key changes affecting the game.

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Smits (G)
  • 13 L. Owusu (D)
  • 4 E. Schouten (D)
  • 3 F. Heerkens (D)
  • 25 L. Woudenberg (D)
  • 44 N. van Berkel (D)
  • 29 T. Oosting (M)
  • 32 J. Bosch (M)
  • 16 R. Meerveld (M)
  • 9 J. Hornkamp (F)
  • 7 E. Kabangu (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Bokila
  • 20 V. Vermeulen
  • 8 Pol Llonch
  • 22 W. Spieringhs
  • 42 A. Lachkar
  • 14 J. Schroijen
  • 24 C. van den Berg
  • 23 M. de Leeuw
  • 27 D. Mathieu
  • 1 K. Lamprou
  • 11 M. Svensson
  • 36 J. Pal

VVV Venlo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. van der Gouw (G)
  • 17 T. Dekker (D)
  • 4 R. Ketting (D)
  • 3 S. Dirks (D)
  • 5 S. Janssen (D)
  • 8 K. de Boer (M)
  • 16 R. Klaasen (M)
  • 6 M. van Rooijen (M)
  • 10 N. Venema (F)
  • 14 L. Smans (F)
  • 9 S. Braken (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 D. Huisman
  • 2 B. Koglin
  • 7 C. Johansson
  • 34 S. Allouch
  • 29 Ö. Yaşar
  • 12 J. Kluskens
  • 21 K. Kristinsson
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 30 J. Craenmehr
  • 27 M. Berden
  • 25 S. Henderikx
  • 18 R. Lathouwers

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    7' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Kabangu
  2. Willem II
    10' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    E. Schouten

    Foul

  3. VVV Venlo
    12' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    T. Dekker

    Foul

  4. VVV Venlo
    15' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Smans · On: Daan Huisman
  5. Willem II
    22' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    Jesse Bosch · Assist: R. Meerveld
  6. VVV Venlo
    46' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Dirks · On: Brian Koglin
  7. VVV Venlo
    53' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Dekker · On: C. Johansson
  8. Willem II
    56' Willem II Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Kabangu
  9. Willem II
    66' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jizz Hornkamp · On: J. Bokila
  10. VVV Venlo
    67' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    K. de Boer

    Foul

  11. VVV Venlo
    70' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Klaasen · On: S. Allouch
  12. Willem II
    73' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    F. Heerkens

    Foul

  13. VVV Venlo
    74' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Nick Venema
  14. Willem II
    75' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Heerkens · On: Valentino Vermeulen
  15. Willem II
    75' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Meerveld · On: Pol Llonch
  16. Willem II
    76' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    Leeroy Owusu

    Argument

  17. VVV Venlo
    84' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sven Braken · On: Ö. Yaşar
  18. Willem II
    86' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Woudenberg · On: W. Spieringhs
  19. Willem II
    90' Willem II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Leeroy Owusu · On: A. Lachkar
  20. VVV Venlo
    105' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Daan Huisman · On: J. Kluskens
  21. Willem II
    116' Willem II subst · Substitution 6
    Off: N. van Berkel · On: J. Schroijen
  22. VVV Venlo
    116' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 7
    Off: C. Johansson · On: K. Kristinsson
  23. VVV Venlo
    120'+1 VVV Venlo Goal · Normal Goal
    Ö. Yaşar · Assist: Nick Venema
  24. VVV Venlo
    120'+2 VVV Venlo Card · Yellow Card
    Ö. Yaşar

Match Stats

Stat Willem II VVV Venlo
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 77%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 544 637
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 400 491
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match saw a dramatic turn when Willem II's early lead was cancelled by VAR, leveling the playing field.
  • ▸ Nick Venema's goal in the 74th minute injected new life into VVV Venlo, leading to a strong finish.
  • ▸ The equalizer by Ö. Yaşar in extra time highlighted VVV Venlo's determination and sealed the draw.