11 January 2023 at 19:00
Match Summary
Emmen defeated VVV Venlo 3:2. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2022. Goals were scored by J. Vlak 31′, M. Diemers 34′, D. Huisman 58′, N. Venema 75′, M. Araujo 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. VVV Venlo had 39% possession while Emmen held 61%. VVV Venlo had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 20 (11 on target) for Emmen. VVV Venlo made 5 substitutions, Emmen made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between VVV Venlo and Emmen — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: O. Romeny
assist: R. Ketting
assist: D. Huisman
Match Statistics
VVV Venlo had 39% possession against Emmen's 61%. VVV Venlo registered 13 shots (7 on target) while Emmen managed 20 (11 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
VVV Venlo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Kruijs, while Emmen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under D. Lukkien.
Defensive Solidity
VVV Venlo deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Emmen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
VVV Venlo field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Emmen's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
VVV Venlo start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Emmen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Kruijs
Substitutes
Coach: D. Lukkien
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, VVV Venlo have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Emmen show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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VVV Venlo vs Emmen Head to Head Results
VVV Venlo and Emmen have met 16 times — VVV Venlo won 5, Emmen won 7, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Emmen leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.06 per match (23 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 16 Apr 2026