MVV Maastricht beat FC Volendam 1-0 in the Eerste Divisie, Erik Schouten's goal shortly after half-time settling a tight contest. The match was level at the break, with both sides limited to one shot on target across the 90 minutes.
Schouten put the home side ahead in the 53rd minute, giving MVV a lead they did not surrender. Volendam had more of the ball but could not turn pressure into goals, missing both of their big chances, while six yellow cards punctuated a scrappy affair.
The numbers underline how fine the margin was: MVV had 10 shots to Volendam's eight and 49% possession, with expected goals 0.90 to 0.68. Maastricht's one shot on target proved decisive, while Volendam, despite 51% possession, failed to find a reply.
