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 SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 9,402 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Latuheru.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Latuheru.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
4.35
0-0Mervin Boateng barges into Fabrizio Dicara. The referee calls over Mervin Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Fabrizio Dicara runs off the knock.
6.27
0-0Alfred Brunel pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing composure, Alfred Brunel laces a weighted ball forward to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from long range but somehow Wilfred Melchiot manages to keep it out.
8.18
0-0Fabrizio Dicara flicks a high pass forward. Ted Sitruk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ted Sitruk knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.19
0-0Joost De Groot comes in with a high challenge, catching Ted Sitruk with his studs. Joost De Groot is shown the red card!! Ted Sitruk runs off the knock.
14.24
0-0Mervin Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ax controls it well on his chest. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harald Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
20.05
Fatik Peppinck knocks the ball forward to Billy Ax. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harald Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
21.11
Billy Ax hacks Humphrey Franken from behind! The referee calls over Billy Ax and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.37
Jan-Willem Wevers flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ax collects the pass. Billy Ax shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
28.55
0-0Menno Robben barges into Fatik Peppinck. The referee brings Menno Robben to one side and gives him a warning! Fatik Peppinck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.15
Fabrizio Dicara threads a neat ball through to Menno Robben. Menno Robben flicks a high ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun who takes it down. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.20
0-0With a delightful solo run, Ted Sitruk stretches the opposition's defence. Ted Sitruk whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Marcel Van Den Herik catches Silvain Hoogendorp on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
Menno Robben sees a break and surges forward. Menno Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Fatik Peppinck threads a neat ball through to Billy Ax. Billy Ax controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
48.13
Ted Sitruk threads a neat ball through to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.43
Fatik Peppinck threads a neat ball through to Billy Ax. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harald Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
63.01
Fabrizio Dicara threads a neat ball through to Roy Babangida. Roy Babangida sees Silvain Hoogendorp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvain Hoogendorp knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
67.48
Ted Sitruk flicks a high ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun who takes it down. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.37
Ted Sitruk knocks the ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.09
Fabrizio Dicara receives the ball from a throw-in from Humphrey Franken. Fabrizio Dicara chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Sitruk. Ted Sitruk makes a probing pass to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
72.56
Marcel Van Den Herik controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fatik Peppinck. Fatik Peppinck sees Billy Ax in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harald Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
73.56
1-0Humphrey Franken decides to run forward with the ball. Humphrey Franken deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Erik Van Der Gun provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.36
1-0VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Johan Besselink replacing Silvain Hoogendorp .
85.26
David Van Den Bergh clumsily knocks into Ted Sitruk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ted Sitruk runs off the knock.
89.34
Ernest Cairo kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Roy Babangida makes a probing pass to Johan Besselink. Johan Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harald Besselink (GK)
6
2. Fabrizio Dicara (DEF)
6
3. Humphrey Franken (DEF)
7
4. Alfred Brunel (DEF)
6
5. Ernest Cairo (MID)
6
6. Menno Robben (MID)
6
7. Ted Sitruk (MID)
7
8. Roy Babangida (MID)
6
9. Egbert Hofland (ATT)
6
10. Erik Van Der Gun (ATT)
8
11. Silvain Hoogendorp (ATT)
6
12. Joos Dijkstra (GK)
0
13. Daniel Fonseca (DEF)
0
14. Johan Besselink (DEF)
6
1. Wilfred Melchiot (GK)
6
2. Eric Broers (DEF)
6
3. Edwin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Van Den Herik (DEF)
6
5. Darl Nieuwenburg (DEF)
6
6. Joost De Groot (MID)
3
7. Fatik Peppinck (MID)
6
8. David Van Den Bergh (MID)
5
9. Jan-Willem Wevers (MID)
6
10. Billy Ax (ATT)
5
11. Mervin Boateng (ATT)
5
12. Cor Akerboom (MID)
0
13. Marc Robben (GK)
0
14. Eric Bergdolmo (MID)
0