VENLO. VVV-Venlo bounces back against Jong AZ with a goal on the R. Kewal 45′ and a goal on the L. Postma 90′.

The match was played at the Covebo Stadion – De Koel stadium in Venlo on Friday and it started at 8:00 pm local time. The referee was Michael Eijgelsheim with the collaboration of Jordi Been and Rick van Rijn. The 4th official was . The weather was light rain. The temperature was cold at 10.94 degrees Celsius or 51.69 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 74%.​

Match Statistics​

Ball possession

There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. VVV-Venlo was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Jong AZ that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.

Attitude and shots

VVV-Venlo was putting more pressure with 60 dangerous attacks and 16 shots of which 7 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough VVV-Venlo to win the match​.

VVV-Venlo shot 16 times, 7 on target, 6 off target. Talking about the opposition, Jong AZ shot 9 times, 3 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

VVV-Venlo received 1 yellow card (Simon Janssen). Regarding the opposition, Jong AZ received 1 yellow card (Kees Smit).

Standings

After playing this match, VVV-Venlo will have 20 points like FC Eindhoven to hold in the 9th place. On the opposite side, Jong AZ will have 18 points like NAC Breda to remain in the 10th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Eerste Divisie, VVV-Venlo will play away with MVV Maastricht on the 10th of May with a 12-4 head to head statistic in favor of VVV-Venlo (4 draws).

Jong AZ will play away agasint Jong Ajax on the 10th of May with a 7-3 head to head record in favor of Jong AZ (3 draws).

VVV-Venlo – Formation

VVV-Venlo adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager Rick Kruijs decided to play with the following team: Jan de Boer (6.8), Moreno Rutten (6.7), Rick Ketting (7.7), Dylan Timber (7.3), Simon Janssen (7.3), Robert Klaasen (7.0), Elias Sierra (7.0), Martijn Berden (6.4), Levi Smans (7.1), Soulyman Allouch (7.0) and Michalis Kosidis (8.1).

The home team had on the bench: Robin Lathouwers (7.7), R. Janssen, Joep Kluskens (6.3), Richard Sedláček, Stan Henderikx (6.3), Pepijn Doesburg (6.8), Sem Dirks, Tim Schrick, Mohammed Odriss, Jens Craenmehr, Mohamed Hegi and Magnus Kaastrup (7.0).

Substitutions

VVV-Venlo made 5 changes: Moreno Rutten for Robin Lathouwers (54′), Martijn Berden for Magnus Kaastrup (54′), Michalis Kosidis for Stan Henderikx (89′), Dylan Timber for Pepijn Doesburg (81′) and Robert Klaasen for Joep Kluskens (81′).

Best player: Michalis Kosidis​

The player that probably impressed the most for VVV-Venlo was Michalis Kosidis.

His rating is (8.1) with 18 passes (50% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 12 duels out of 25.

Jong AZ – Formation

Also Jong AZ adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Jan Sierksma played with: Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro  (7.1), Sem Dekkers (6.8), Wouter Goes  (7.0), Maxim Dekker (6.7), Finn Stam (7.0), Kees Smit (7.3), Dave Kwakman (7.0), Jayden Addai (7.5), Ricuenio Kewal (7.5), Ernest Poku (6.4) and Mexx Meerdink  (7.5).

The following players were sitting on the bench: Misha Engel, Loek Postma (7.5), Jeremiah Esajas, Daniel Deen, Ro-Zangelo Daal (6.8), Enoch Mastoras (6.6), Damienus Reverson, Tom Kerssens, Nick Köster and Jayen Gerold.

Substitutions

Jong AZ made 3 changes: Sem Dekkers for Loek Postma (57′), Ricuenio Kewal for Enoch Mastoras (68′) and Jayden Addai for Ro-Zangelo Daal (80′).

Best player: Jayden Addai​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Jong AZ was Jayden Addai.

His rating is (7.5) with 13 passes (69% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 7 duels out of 14. He performed 2 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Eerste Divisie.​

• VVV-Venlo – Jong AZ – 2-2
• Helmond Sport – Telstar – 1-0
• De Graafschap – NAC Breda – 1-0