Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to MVV. A crowd of 19,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and MVV get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Stuart White decides to run forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Stuart White plays the ball forward to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen passes the ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
9.02
Duncan Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Joao Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham makes a convincing header. Pierre-Alain Yapi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.41
1-0Tijani De Boer flicks a high ball forward to Juan Roman who takes it down. Juan Roman flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Hansen who brings the ball under control. Duncan Hansen threads the ball through into the box. Joao Semedo tries a spectacular strike. Joao Semedo scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
16.26
1-0Lorenzo Scotti catches Jan-Willem van Gastel on the ankles. Lorenzo Scotti is given a warning by the referee! Jan-Willem van Gastel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
Diaw Lavecchia makes a simple pass to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo passes the ball forward to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.40
1-0Jan-Willem van Gastel sees Jesper Bertjens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Bertjens decides to run forward with the ball. Jesper Bertjens whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.04
Duncan Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
32.24
Diaw Lavecchia kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen plays the ball forward to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.40
2-0Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana chips the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk brings the ball forward. Darl Van Rijswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Schilder but the linesman indicates offside!
38.32
Bas Pothuizen hits a low pass to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson passes the ball forward but Donny Jongen is offside!
39.37
Stuart White sees space and advances. Stuart White shoots from long range but somehow Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to keep it out.
42.50
2-0Diaw Lavecchia surges forward with the ball. Diaw Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.53
Stuart White passes the ball forward to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Donny Jongen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Donny Jongen shoots from 20 yards but somehow Maurice Wau manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
48.04
Jan-Willem van Gastel knocks the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk sees Gary Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.45
Craig Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Maurice Wau smothers it!
51.17
Diaw Lavecchia makes a probing pass to Ledley Shields. With a delightful solo run, Ledley Shields stretches the opposition's defence. Ledley Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.44
Diaw Lavecchia brings the ball forward. Diaw Lavecchia threads a neat ball through to Stuart White. Stuart White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana.
55.14
Ledley Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.56
2-0MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Tim Davis replacing Roger Helder .
63.31
Jesper Bertjens sees Donny Jongen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Donny Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurice Wau who gathers it comfortably.
66.07
Juan Roman hacks Tony Schilder from behind! Juan Roman is given a warning by the referee! Tony Schilder stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.41
Vasco Postiga takes the throw-in. Stuart White makes a probing pass to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Yapi who gathers it comfortably.
69.47
Lorenzo Scotti comes in with a late challenge on Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana. Lorenzo Scotti is given another warning by the referee! Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.40
Darl Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Tim Davis controls it well on his chest. Tim Davis shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.48
Tijani De Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo makes a simple pass to Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.29
Without breaking stride, Tijani De Boer plays the ball forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Joao Semedo who takes it down. Joao Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.34
Stuart White darts forward. Stuart White knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.20
Stuart White passes the ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pierre-Alain Yapi manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final 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. Maurice Wau (GK)
6
2. Diaw Lavecchia (DEF)
8
3. Tijani De Boer (DEF)
6
4. Juan Roman (DEF)
6
5. Vasco Postiga (MID)
6
6. Stuart White (MID)
8
7. Duncan Hansen (MID)
7
8. Ledley Shields (MID)
6
9. Lorenzo Scotti (ATT)
6
10. Joao Semedo (ATT)
8
11. Richard Beckham (ATT)
8
12. Johan Pienaar (DEF)
0
13. Ferry Hansma (MID)
0
14. Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT)
0
1. Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK)
8
2. Bas Pothuizen (DEF)
6
3. Jan-Willem van Gastel (DEF)
6
4. Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana (DEF)
6
5. Craig Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Roger Helder (MID)
6
7. Darl Van Rijswijk (MID)
6
8. Jesper Bertjens (MID)
7
9. Gary Davidson (ATT)
6
10. Tony Schilder (ATT)
6
11. Donny Jongen (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Moulijn (GK)
6
13. Tim Davis (MID)
6
14. Jason Maddison (GK)
0