Self-deprecating VVV after historic monster defeat received worldwide full of praise...

The GIF with which the last goal of the game (0-13) was announced was according to Trending Topics Nederland the Dutch tweet with the most retweets in the past 24 hours. Below the accompanying text ‘We’ve got a record’ we see The Office actor Steve Carell shaking his head dejectedly. In almost all languages ​​in the world, twitterers express their appreciation for this North Limburg self-mockery.

Initially, the media department of the club still fanatically reported on the game in the Eredivisie match. In the 37th minute, despite the 0-3 score, there is still some fire to be found: “An opportunity for Giakoumakis who heads the ball hard towards goal, but sees the ball go wide.”

But after that it gradually diminishes. “That should be better men ..” tweeted the club when the half time of the match at 0-4 has been reached. The last positive note follows after 49 minutes. VVV therefore plays with a complete Venloos midfield with Vito van Crooij, Simon Janssen and Evert Linthorst. That is, even if you are well behind, still pretty cool! ‘

Then the real misery begins.

54. A shot from Antony is released by Delano van Crooij. Traore shoots into the rebound. The score is 0-5 …

55. It goes fast … Swinkels slips and Traore can go straight for goal. Ultimately Antony shoots the ball into the goal. 0-6

57. It is Gravenberch with the cross and Ekkelenkamp with his second goal, the seventh for Ajax … Face with open mouth and cold sweat. 0-7

59. What happens here … Daley Blind makes the 0-8

After an hour of play, not only the VVV players are desperate, the social media department also loses their heads. The rest of the score progression is largely commented on via GIFs, to the hilarity of the followers. One of the many reactions: ‘The way in which VVV Venlo puts the pandering against Ajax into perspective … It is also only one match that you lose. On to the next. It’s wonderful how the VVV Venlo communications team tackles the defeat with some humor. ‘

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And then the 0-13 follows, while just about the whole world is now watching.

Although the responses are mostly positive, not everyone liked the wink. ‘You would only be a VVV supporter and see that the social media manager tries to be a clown by throwing humiliating gifs continuously, then you would kick the light out of his eyes,’ says a twitterer. hopefully also with a wink.

After all, the monster score also inspired others to let their creativity run free. Even the English football legend Gary Lineker tweeted about it.

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