MVV lost 2-4 against Jong Utrecht. After 23 minutes, the people of Maastricht still had a 2-0 lead. Sven Blummel missed a penalty when trailing 2-3.
After the victory over Helmond Sport, the meeting against Jong Utrecht was the perfect opportunity to win two games in a row for the first time this season.
flying start
Even before all the spectators in the Geusselt had found their place, the 1-0 could already be cheered. From the kick-off, a flowing attack ended at the feet of Mitchy Ntelo, who could easily shoot the ball behind goalkeeper Thijmen Nijhuis from close range. Nijhuis was the first keeper at the start of this season, but after Romain Matthys became first choice, Nijhuis decided to go back to Jong Utrecht.
Luxury
In the 23rd minute, MVV took a 2-0 lead, an unprecedented luxury in this difficult season. Goalkeeper Nijhuis undoubtedly traveled to his old club to take revenge, but at the 2-0 he didn’t look good again. A good dribble by Toshio Lake resulted in a long shot that did not work well by Nijhuis, allowing Ntelo to tap the ball into an empty goal for his second of the evening.
Goal conceded
Young Utrecht couldn’t really make a fist, but right winger Mohamed Mallahi was a tease for the MVV defense due to his creativity. In the 32nd minute he managed to shoot the ball low and hard on goal in a full penalty area, the ball disappearing between the legs of an unlucky Matthys for the 2-1.
equalizer
MVV was completely upset after the surprising connection goal. In the 36th minute Jong Utrecht should have equalized, but Mees Rijks and Sanches Fernandes got in each other’s way in front of the goal, so that an unmissable opportunity was lost. Three minutes later it was a hit to the dismay of the home crowd. After MVV did not defend adequately, the ball fell at the feet of Rijks, who was able to shoot the ball freely into the corner for the 2-2.
Backlog
After the resumption, things got even worse for the team of interim coach Maurice Verberne. Immediately after the kick-off it was Robert Schein who shot the ball inside the post from an almost impossible angle. Matthys probably also thought the ball was impossible, given the fact that he remained transfixed to the ground.
back straight
There was nothing for MVV but to straighten their backs again and look for the equalizer. That produced an attractive phase after an hour of play where the game went up and down. It provided good opportunities for the people of Maastricht. First via a hard shot by Sven Blummel, which Nijhuis could barely manage over the crossbar. Moments later, Ntelo made it to the back line and decided to shoot from too difficult an angle instead of returning the ball to the players who came along.
missed penalty
In the 80th minute, MVV had the ultimate opportunity to equalize through a penalty kick. A cross was knocked out of the mouth by Rijks with his hand. It should have been a red card, but he only got a yellow card. Captain Blummel took the penalty, but from excess to disaster he shot full against the post.
poison cup
An evening that started so beautifully in Maastricht ended in real deception. Where MVV should have made the equalizer a long time ago, the ball went in on the other side just before time. A shot by substitute Eros Maddi was deflected in such a way that the ball flopped high over goalkeeper Matthys in the far corner for the evening’s decision. Whenever MVV seems on its way to a better period in this season, it gets the lid on the nose again. This evening was no exception.