Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 17,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VVV Venlo and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Doomernik.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VVV Venlo and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Doomernik.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.39
0-0Humphrey Franken deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted Sitruk. Ted Sitruk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.11
0-0Humphrey Franken plays a long ball forward. Sander Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Arveladze.
4.31
0-0Jos Besselink threads a neat ball through to Fernando Kiko. Fernando Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.42
0-0Bjšrn Machlas plays the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek puts a great ball through. Nelson Beekink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.46
0-0Menno Robben barges into John Evans. The referee brings Menno Robben to one side and gives him a warning! John Evans runs off the knock.
18.54
0-1Victor Arveladze knocks the ball to his team mate, John Evans. With vision, John Evans plays the ball forward to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink connects with a diving header. Nelson Beekink scores for RKC Waalwijk!!
26.29
Silvain Hoogendorp barges into Victor Arveladze. Silvain Hoogendorp is given a warning by the referee! Victor Arveladze carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.19
Jos Besselink brings the ball forward. Jos Besselink runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jos Besselink shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.51
Ted Sitruk chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fatik Van De Ouweland.
32.53
Jšrg Van Galàsek clumsily knocks into Alberto Ribeiro. The referee brings Jšrg Van Galàsek to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.56
Menno Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.26
Fernando Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Beekink controls it well on his chest. Nelson Beekink shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.27
Menno Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Arveladze.
40.23
Ernest Cairo brings the ball forward. Ernest Cairo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VVV Venlo start the second half!
49.31
Menno Robben decides to run forward with the ball. Menno Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aaron Hasselbaink with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
53.31
Roy Babangida barges into Fernando Kiko. The referee calls over Roy Babangida and warns him to calm down! Fernando Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.32
Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
55.09
John Evans picks a pass forward to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.59
Fatik Van De Ouweland knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Zafarin. With vision, Jerome Zafarin plays the ball forward to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Joos Dijkstra. What a great pair of hands!
60.25
Jerome Zafarin makes a probing pass to Jšrg Van Galàsek. Jšrg Van Galàsek shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.37
Jerome Zafarin flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Beekink collects the pass. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.51
Jerome Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joos Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Fernando Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
71.32
Jerome Zafarin chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Dicara.
72.26
Menno Robben sees Sander Van Westerop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sander Van Westerop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Arveladze.
73.21
Fatik Van De Ouweland hacks Sander Van Westerop from behind! The referee calls over Fatik Van De Ouweland and warns him to calm down! Sander Van Westerop gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.25
Ted Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Hoogendorp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvain Hoogendorp tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.41
1-2VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Johan Besselink replacing Silvain Hoogendorp .
78.50
Fabrizio Dicara knocks the ball to his team mate, Ted Sitruk. With a delightful solo run, Ted Sitruk stretches the opposition's defence. Ted Sitruk shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
89.53
Victor Arveladze flicks a high pass forward. John Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beekink. Nelson Beekink whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Silvain Hoogendorp 49 | Nelson Beekink 19, 34 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Joos Dijkstra (GK)
7
2. Humphrey Franken (DEF)
6
3. Fabrizio Dicara (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Ribeiro (DEF)
6
5. Ernest Cairo (MID)
6
6. Menno Robben (MID)
7
7. Ted Sitruk (MID)
6
8. Roy Babangida (MID)
5
9. Sander Van Westerop (ATT)
6
10. Erik Van Der Gun (ATT)
6
11. Silvain Hoogendorp (ATT)
7
12. Alfred Brunel (DEF)
0
13. Rui Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
0
14. Johan Besselink (DEF)
6
1. Aaron Hasselbaink (GK)
6
2. Victor Arveladze (DEF)
6
3. Jos Besselink (DEF)
7
4. Fatik Van De Ouweland (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Kiko (MID)
7
6. John Evans (MID)
7
7. Jerome Zafarin (MID)
7
8. Bjšrn Machlas (MID)
6
9. Nelson Beekink (ATT)
9
10. Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Jšrg Van Galàsek (ATT)
7
12. Joos Kromkamp (GK)
0
13. Fabien Abdessadki (MID)
0
14. Gian Paolo Stroppa (GK)
0