Match report
VVV Venlo Draws 1-1 with Almere City FC in Eredivisie Clash
VVV Venlo
1–1
FT
Almere City FC
May 30, 2023
In an intriguing Eredivisie clash, VVV Venlo edged into a lead through M. van Rooijen's early goal but were pegged back by Almere City FC via A. Limbombe's equalizer. The match saw intense exchanges and several key substitutions as both teams sought to gain the upper hand in a closely contested encounter.
Key Facts
- • VVV Venlo 1–1 Almere City FC (Eredivisie)
- • Goal: M. van Rooijen (7') for VVV Venlo
- • Goal: A. Limbombe (29') for Almere City FC
- • Red Card to D. Post of Almere City FC in the 70th minute due to a foul call upgraded by VAR
- • Late yellow cards awarded to K. de Boer (VVV Venlo) and H. Akujobi (Almere City FC), with Akujobi's card upgraded by VAR
Lineups
VVV Venlo
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. van der Gouw (G)
- 17 T. Dekker (D)
- 4 R. Ketting (D)
- 2 B. Koglin (D)
- 5 S. Janssen (D)
- 8 K. de Boer (M)
- 6 M. van Rooijen (M)
- 16 R. Klaasen (M)
- 23 D. Huisman (M)
- 10 N. Venema (F)
- 9 S. Braken (F)
Substitutes
- 7 C. Johansson
- 34 S. Allouch
- 18 R. Lathouwers
- 3 S. Dirks
- 30 J. Craenmehr
- 21 K. Kristinsson
- 38 L. Zima
- 33 M. Thier
- 29 Ö. Yaşar
- 25 S. Henderikx
- 12 J. Kluskens
Almere City FC
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Bakker (G)
- 20 H. Akujobi (D)
- 4 D. van Bruggen (D)
- 22 T. Barbet (D)
- 23 Manel Royo (D)
- 39 J. Ritmeester van de Kamp (M)
- 18 Álvaro Peña (M)
- 25 J. Smeets (M)
- 14 Pascu (F)
- 10 L. Duijvestijn (F)
- 7 A. Limbombe (F)
Substitutes
- 8 D. Post
- 11 I. Alhaft
- 9 J. Hilterman
- 27 R. van La Parra
- 36 M. Esajas
- 3 J. Jacobs
- 28 S. Resink
- 40 A. Etemadi
- 32 J. Puriël
- 35 T. Noslin
- 5 T. Poll
- 26 S. Keller
Timeline
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7' VVV Venlo Goal · Normal GoalM. van Rooijen · Assist: Nick Venema
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29' Almere City FC Goal · Normal GoalA. Limbombe · Assist: Manel Royo
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49' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Manel Royo · On: D. Post
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58' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ritmeester van de Kamp · On: I. Alhaft
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58' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Pascu · On: J. Hilterman
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58' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Limbombe · On: Rajiv Van La Parra
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63' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Klaasen · On: C. Johansson
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70' Almere City FC Card · Red CardD. Post
Foul
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70' Almere City FC Var · Card upgradeD. Post
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72' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 2Off: Daan Huisman · On: S. Allouch
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72' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Dekker · On: R. Lathouwers
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72' Almere City FC subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Duijvestijn · On: Marcelencio Esajas
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76' VVV Venlo subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Janssen · On: S. Dirks
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79' VVV Venlo Card · Yellow CardK. de Boer
Foul
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86' Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardMarcelencio Esajas
Off the ball foul
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90'+5 Almere City FC Card · Yellow CardH. Akujobi
Foul
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90'+5 Almere City FC Var · Card upgradeH. Akujobi
Match Stats
| Stat | VVV Venlo | Almere City FC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 521 | 436 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 349 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. van Rooijen gave VVV Venlo a quick lead in the 7th minute, setting the tone for the game.
- ▸ A. Limbombe's goal at the 29th minute for Almere City FC equalized the match, putting pressure on VVV Venlo to maintain their advantage.