Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,229 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Gentenaar.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Gentenaar.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo kick off and get the match underway!
6.36
0-0Humphrey Franken flicks a high pass forward to Menno Robben who brings the ball under control. Menno Robben passes the ball forward to Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
10.38
0-0Silvain Hoogendorp comes in with a late challenge on Eric Corstanje. The referee calls over Silvain Hoogendorp and warns him to calm down! Eric Corstanje stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.58
Roy Babangida flicks a high pass forward to Erik Van Der Gun who brings the ball under control. Erik Van Der Gun shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VVV Venlo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.25
0-1Fabrizio Dicara flicks a high ball forward to Menno Robben who takes it down. Menno Robben threads a neat ball through to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Albrecht Dörner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.04
0-1Francisco Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock makes a looping header on goal. Harald Besselink manages to gather it.
30.47
Without breaking stride, Menno Robben plays the ball forward to Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop passes the ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
32.43
Chris Hitchcock comes in with a late challenge on Fabrizio Dicara. Chris Hitchcock is warned by the referee! Fabrizio Dicara runs off the knock.
36.07
Ted Sitruk barges into Gerhard Morlock. Ted Sitruk is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Morlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.30
0-1Robin Vercammen kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Schultz. Milan Berck Schultz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Pienaar. Marc Pienaar passes the ball forward but Chris Hitchcock is offside!
44.37
Roy Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Sander Van Westerop who takes it down. Sander Van Westerop shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Albrecht Dörner!
45.00
Francisco Sanz sees Marc Pienaar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Pienaar knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Aron Jacobs replacing Gerhard Morlock. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the second half!
47.52
Menno Robben barges into Aron Jacobs. Menno Robben is warned by the referee! Aron Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.08
Without breaking stride, Menno Robben plays the ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.32
Simon Schäfer knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Schultz. Milan Berck Schultz knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Pienaar. Marc Pienaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.36
1-1Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Jos Moulijn replacing Marc Pienaar .
61.38
1-1Alex Meiklejohn barges into Humphrey Franken. The referee calls over Alex Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Franken runs off the knock.
63.11
Roy Babangida passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.41
Francisco Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Chris Hitchcock who takes it down. Chris Hitchcock cuts inside the box! Chris Hitchcock tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Hitchcock!
72.18
Milan Berck Schultz chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.09
Aron Jacobs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aron Jacobs shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Menno Van Beukering replacing Eric Corstanje .VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Daniel Fonseca replacing Silvain Hoogendorp .
81.27
Aron Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Jos Moulijn. Jos Moulijn shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
83.51
Ted Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Erik Van Der Gun controls it well on his chest. Erik Van Der Gun whips in a cross ball towards Sander Van Westerop. Sander Van Westerop jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
84.01
Aron Jacobs plays the ball forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn puts a great ball through. Jos Moulijn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.35
Milan Berck Schultz makes a beautiful solo run. Milan Berck Schultz shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
90.00
Milan Berck Schultz threads a neat ball through to Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Harald Besselink smothers it!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Milan Berck Schultz of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Dörner (GK)
7
2. Simon Schäfer (DEF)
6
3. Martijn Faber (DEF)
6
4. Eric Corstanje (DEF)
6
5. Robin Vercammen (DEF)
6
6. Milan Berck Schultz (MID)
9
7. Gerhard Morlock (MID)
6
8. Francisco Sanz (MID)
7
9. Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
10. Chris Hitchcock (ATT)
8
11. Marc Pienaar (ATT)
7
12. Menno Van Beukering (MID)
6
13. Aron Jacobs (MID)
8
14. Jos Moulijn (MID)
6
1. Harald Besselink (GK)
6
2. Humphrey Franken (DEF)
6
3. Fabrizio Dicara (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Brunel (DEF)
6
5. Ernest Cairo (MID)
6
6. Menno Robben (MID)
7
7. Ted Sitruk (MID)
6
8. Roy Babangida (MID)
6
9. Sander Van Westerop (ATT)
6
10. Erik Van Der Gun (ATT)
6
11. Silvain Hoogendorp (ATT)
7
12. Joos Dijkstra (GK)
0
13. Rui Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT)
0
14. Daniel Fonseca (DEF)
6