Ailing De Graafschap lost at VVV-Venlo: Dijkhuizen
VVV-Venlo wins at home against De Graafschap thanks to goals from Nassim Ait Mouhou and Raf Vullers. The Doetinchem team started strongly through Julian Kania, but still fell. Dijkhuizen beats his former club and has six points from three matches.
Faltering De Graafschap down at VVV-Venlo: Dijkhuizen
According to Vi.
Background
Marinus Dijkhuizen, who previously worked for De Graafschap, has now achieved his second victory in a row with VVV-Venlo. This gives him a positive start in the competition and strengthens his bond with the club. The performances of players such as Nassim Ait Mouhou and Raf Vullers are crucial for the further development of VVV-Venlo in the Kitchen Champion Division.
Why this matters
De Graafschap remains at the bottom in the Kitchen Champion Division with only one point, which increases the pressure on trainer Thomas Duivenvoorden. The team has struggled to find consistency after a disappointing start to the season, which negatively affects their season outlook. VVV-Venlo, on the other hand, has recovered after an earlier defeat and seems to be stabilizing under the leadership of Marinus Dijkhuizen.
Key points
- Faltering De Graafschap lost at VVV-Venlo: Dijkhuizen.
- VVV-Venlo wins at home against De Graafschap thanks to goals from Nassim Ait Mouhou and Raf Vullers.
- Faltering De Graafschap also lost in Venlo against old acquaintances.
De Graafschap was also unable to put an end to the difficult start to the season in Venlo in the Kitchen Champion Division. After taking an early lead, the Superboeren still lost against VVV-Venlo, leaving coach Thomas Duivenvoorden's team with just one point after three rounds. For VVV coach Marinus Dijkhuizen, the turnaround meant a pleasant reunion with his former employer: he recorded his second victory in a row with the Venlo team.
After the painful 2-5 defeat at home against Jong AZ, De Graafschap looked for rehabilitation and that mission initially seemed to succeed in De Koel. Due to some fumbling at the back at VVV, the ball ended up at the feet of Julian Kania, who tapped in the 0-1 from close range. The goal briefly gave the visitors a grip, but the home team quickly regained control and gradually took control.
Just before half time, the Limburgers came alongside. A cross from the side was turned in by Nassim Ait Mouhou with an impressive, flying header: 1-1. The momentum suddenly belonged to VVV and that dominance was rewarded before the break. Raf Vullers found the net from a difficult angle and turned the match to 2-1 in Venloos's favor with his goal.
In the second half, De Graafschap continued to hunt for the equalizer. The best opportunity came from Kaya Symons, who tried from a great distance. Goalkeeper Youri Schoonderwaldt, however, was in the right place and prevented VVV from getting into trouble again with a great save. On the other side, Dijkhuizen's team was waiting for the decisive counter, but due to inaccuracy in the final pass, a third Venlo goal was not achieved.
For Dijkhuizen, who was at the helm in Doetinchem between January 2025 and June 2026, the victory felt extra sweet: his current team showed resilience and scored a nice three-pointer. With the win, VVV now has six points from three games and is in the sub-top of the leagueranking. De Graafschap, which started the season with ambitions, continues to look for form and stability and will have to quickly gain points to move towards the upper regions.
The Kitchen Champion Division is known for its capriciousness, period championships and tight margins. After this disappointment, De Graafschap faces the challenge of tackling defensive vulnerability and finding offensive returns. VVV, on the other hand, can draw confidence from the turnaround and the solid way in which it maintained control after falling behind. In Venlo they hope to maintain that trend in the coming matches, while in Doetinchem the focus is inevitably on recovery.
What's happening now
De Graafschap will have to regroup and prepare for the next match to give their season a positive turn. They need to address their defensive weaknesses to perform better in the upcoming matches. VVV-Venlo will look to maintain the momentum and build on their success in the Kitchen Champion Division, with a focus on strengthening their position in the mid-table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match De Graafschap against VVV-Venlo?
The final score was 2-1 in favor of VVV-Venlo.
How many points does De Graafschap have after this match?
De Graafschap has only one point after three rounds.
Who scored the goals for VVV-Venlo?
The goals for VVV-Venlo were scored by Nassim Ait Mouhou and Raf Vullers.
When will De Graafschap play their next match?
The information about De Graafschap's next match is not mentioned in the article.
What does this defeat mean for De Graafschap in the competition?
This defeat keeps De Graafschap to just one point after three rounds in the Kitchen Champion Division.
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