On the 20th of October, Dongen hosts VVV-Venlo in a meeting of these two KNVB Beker teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Dongen has not played yet this season, while in their last match, VVV-Venlo recorded a 0-1 loss against FC Dordrecht. Aliou Balde struck first for FC Dordrecht in the 39th minute on a feed from Jari Schuurman, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, VVV-Venlo was frustrated by FC Dordrecht’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. FC Dordrecht ended the match with the shutout victory. VVV-Venlo is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Sven Braken has been the most prolific scorer on VVV-Venlo in his last five matches with three goals.