Jonker hails El Hamdaoui as MVV excitement builds before Roda clash

Andries Jonker believes his players still have room to improve despite celebrating a valuable win in Wijdewormer. Speaking to ESPN, the MVV coach admitted the football had looked better the previous week, but stressed that scoring at the venue — let alone winning there — had often proved difficult in the past.

Jonker was particularly pleased with his team’s determination. While he would prefer to combine results with dominant, attractive football, he said the players’ desire to win was a major source of satisfaction. He also singled out Noa el Hamdaoui, the nephew of former leading scorer Mounir El Hamdaoui, after the youngster found the net. Jonker described him as a “great talent” and praised the striker’s instinct to finish at the near post.

The result has added to the sense of enthusiasm around MVV ahead of the upcoming meeting with Roda at De Geusselt. Jonker illustrated that growing connection with a story about meeting a supporter at a bakery in Maastricht. The man told him he had attended the previous two matches and visibly developed goosebumps while discussing the team’s progress.

Jonker now hopes that excitement will translate into a capacity crowd for the Roda fixture. He called on the city to recognise what the team is building and to create a memorable atmosphere for the next match, as MVV look to carry their momentum into one of the most eagerly anticipated dates on their schedule.