FC Volendam lost 1-0 to MVV in Maastricht, with Erik Schouten scoring an own goal. The match, led by coach Erwin van de Looi, was marked by numerous chances and a decisive mistake in the 53rd minute.
Own goal decides
The goal came in the 53rd minute when an MVV corner hit Schouten’s shin and slipped past goalkeeper Roy Steur. The own goal was the only goal of the match and gave MVV the lead.
Threats and chances
The visitors started the match aggressively. Nick Doodeman created several dangerous situations from the right side. Reuven Niemeijer headed a free-kick from Doodeman wide, while Henk Veerman could not score from a winger’s cross. Later it seemed Volendam was again on track for the opener, but MVV defender Milan Hofland stopped Niemeijer from passing the ball to standing Alex Plat.
MVV had a big chance before halftime. Noa El Hamdaoui had to tap a cross from the right, but the striker could not meet the ball, leaving the score 0-0. Shortly after the restart Doodeman tried a long shot that went over the goal via a defender. Not long after the shot went to the other side.
Final phase and conclusion
After the deficit Volendam struggled to gain control of the game. MVV kept pressing and the visitors received several yellow cards. Van de Looi brought in Kayden Wolff, Mawouna Amevor and Jesper Tielemans to force a draw. In the final moments Volendam came close again. A Veerman cross was narrowly cleared from the goal line. In the last seconds the striker had another clear chance, but he headed a Wolff cross wide. The score remained 1-0 and FC Volendam left Maastricht without points.
