VVV Venlo vs Vitesse Match Recap - Oct 31, 2025

In a gripping encounter on Halloween night, Vitesse managed to pull off a much-needed victory against VVV Venlo, winning 2-1 at the Seacon Stadion - De Koel in the Eerste Divisie. The win was crucial for Vitesse, who have struggled throughout this season, and it turned the tables on what had been a challenging few weeks for the team.

The match started quietly, but it was Dillon Hoogerwerf who snapped the ice with a goal in the 35th minute, giving Vitesse a 1-0 lead. Hoogerwerf's ability to find the back of the net has been a bright spot for Vitesse, and his goal came at an opportune time. As predicted in my earlier preview, Vitesse needed a reliable scorer to step up, and Hoogerwerf did just that, continuing to build off his improved form from the previous matches.

In the second half, the game shifted significantly when Elias Huth doubled Vitesse's lead in the 60th minute. With a score of 2-0, the pressure mounted on the home side, VVV Venlo, who had just come off a 1-0 win against FC Eindhoven in their previous match. The contrast was stark: while VVV Venlo entered the match with some momentum, they struggled to convert that energy into performance against a beleaguered but resilient Vitesse side.

As the clock wound down, VVV Venlo's frustration reached a boiling point. In the 78th minute, Lasse Wehmeyer was shown a red card, reducing VVV to ten men and leaving them in a precarious position. This red card proved to be a turning point, as the home side had to fight against not just the deficit, but also the odds.

Despite the odds being stacked against them, VVV Venlo found a glimmer of hope late in the match. In the 89th minute, an unspecified player managed to score, making it 2-1 and reigniting the spirits of the home crowd. However, it was too little too late. Vitesse held on through a tense final stretch, ultimately securing a vital three points.

This match was pivotal for Vitesse, who climbed to 20th place with 4 points from 12 matches. After a grim start to the season, their victory signals a shift in momentum. Meanwhile, VVV Venlo remains in 8th place with 19 points after their 14th match, a stark reminder that consistency is key as they look ahead.

Looking towards their next fixtures, VVV Venlo must regroup ahead of their clash against Jong AZ on November 7. Meanwhile, Vitesse will host Cambuur on the same day, hoping to build on this success and finally start moving up the table.

I have to admit, when I previewed this matchup, I anticipated a tighter contest. I thought VVV Venlo's home advantage and recent form would hold up, but Vitesse's determination and resilience shone through. As is often the case in football, predictions can only take you so far. Tonight, it was Vitesse's moment to embrace the thrill of victory and grab their season by the horns. For both teams, this match was not just another game but a step towards rewriting their narratives.