Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 9,175 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Van Der Meer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Van Der Meer.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior start the match!
2.39
0-0Garry Abidallah runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alfredo Lodi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.49
0-1Jean-Paul Mentink advances with the ball. Jean-Paul Mentink knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.23
Martin Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Rodriquez who takes it down. Jose Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pius Broerse!
18.39
Martin Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Tony Lodewijks. Tony Lodewijks flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Neves who brings the ball under control. Roberto Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
20.26
0-2Roberto Neves makes a simple pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.05
Abel Tavares passes the ball forward to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens makes a convincing header. Alfredo Lodi punches it away to safety.
30.54
0-2Jamal De Visser barges into Roberto Neves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Neves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.05
Pablo Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.51
Tony Lodewijks breaks forward. Tony Lodewijks flicks a high pass forward. Pius Broerse collects the pass. Pius Broerse lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
42.13
Jose Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez flicks the ball with his head. Moreno Banchelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Luis Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Romano Hosé replacing Garry Abidallah. SBV Excelsior appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.26
Luis Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Jose Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
48.56
Jamal De Visser flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Moens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordy Moens whips in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Alfredo Lodi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.03
Roberto Neves makes a simple pass to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.57
1-5Abel Tavares barges into Roberto Neves. The referee calls over Abel Tavares and warns him to calm down! Roberto Neves runs off the knock.
59.13
Jamal De Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler plays a one-two with Armin Spengler and advances towards the goal... Pieter De Cler takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.13
2-5VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Abel Tavares and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
67.40
Jeremy Kreek threads the ball through to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alfredo Lodi. Excellent save.
71.36
Roberto Neves advances with the ball. Roberto Neves whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Moreno Banchelli had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
75.08
Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens shoots from long range. Alfredo Lodi gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
81.08
Jeremy Kreek catches Jose Rodriquez on the ankles. Jeremy Kreek is warned by the referee! Jose Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.24
2-6Romano Hosé makes a simple pass to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.53
2-6Yuri Goossen catches Roberto Neves in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Yuri Goossen to come over. It's a red card!! Roberto Neves is a little dazed but should be okay.
85.53
2-6Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.02
With vision, Daniel Verhoeven laces a through ball forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves edges inside the box! Roberto Neves shoots from just inside the box. Moreno Banchelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.22
Pieter De Cler threads a neat ball through to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Hulshoff. Marco Hulshoff flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pieter De Cler 49, 59 | Roberto Neves 4 Pius Broerse 9 Jose Rodriquez 34, 42 Jean-Paul Mentink 40 Egbert Van Putten 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moreno Banchelli (GK)
6
2. Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3. Mario Veldman (DEF)
6
4. Jeroen Schulpen (DEF)
6
5. Jeremy Kreek (MID)
6
6. Armin Spengler (ATT)
6
7. Jamal De Visser (MID)
6
8. Glynn Cooper (MID)
6
9. Pieter De Cler (ATT)
8
10. Jordy Moens (ATT)
6
11. Abel Tavares (MID)
6
12. Romano Hosé (ATT)
6
13. Marco Hulshoff (DEF)
6
14. Yuri Goossen (DEF)
4
1. Alfredo Lodi (GK)
6
2. Martin Rodriguez (DEF)
6
3. Tony Lodewijks (DEF)
6
4. Luis Campos (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Zamora (DEF)
6
6. Jose Rodriquez (MID)
8
7. Roberto Neves (MID)
8
8. Egbert Van Putten (ATT)
7
9. Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT)
8
10. Pius Broerse (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Verhoeven (ATT)
6
12. Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID)
0
13. Bert Cruyff (MID)
0
14. Albrecht Linke (GK)
0