Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 17,123 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the match!
2.46
0-0Sean Diliso kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Quansah. Mustapha Quansah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.05
Jason Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Sean Diliso who brings the ball under control. Sean Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Piket controls it well on his chest. Mitchell Piket knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.44
0-0Nikolas Welter plays the ball forward to Craig Bould. Craig Bould flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge controls it well on his chest. Simon Bridge controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alun Dichio through on goal. Alun Dichio takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.28
0-0Christian Visser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Diliso. Sean Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Shota Mokoena collects the pass. Shota Mokoena advances inside the box! Davide Redaelli barges into Shota Mokoena. Shota Mokoena appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.13
Showing composure, Niccol˜ Torricelli plays the ball forward to Craig Bould. Craig Bould makes a simple pass to Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.41
0-0Niccol˜ Torricelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronald van Dijk who gathers it comfortably.
21.25
Romain Anolfo passes the ball forward to Nikolas Welter. Without breaking stride, Nikolas Welter plays the ball forward to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
22.47
0-1Niccol˜ Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge sees Aloisio Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aloisio Vilda shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.11
Jason Milburn flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne de Jong collects the pass. ƒtienne de Jong shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
33.55
Davide Redaelli sweeps the ball up the wings. Maurice Heubach knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
34.39
Craig Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.37
0-2Christian Visser clumsily knocks into Alun Dichio. The referee calls over Christian Visser and shows him a yellow card! Alun Dichio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.37
0-2Free kick to VVV Venlo just outside the area...
43.23
Simon Bridge takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
44.58
Jos van Gastel makes a simple pass to Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
HFC Haarlem start the second half!
47.18
Christian Visser flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Quansah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha Quansah decides to run forward with the ball. Mustapha Quansah whips in a cross ball towards Sean Diliso. Sean Diliso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Heikki Hyypia didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
48.12
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.10
Craig Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda whips in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
53.42
Craig Bould sees Aloisio Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aloisio Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.24
Sean Diliso makes a beautiful solo run. Sean Diliso advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Sean Diliso provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Good keeping from Heikki Hyypia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.53
0-3Sean Diliso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. ƒtienne de Jong muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
60.53
0-3VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Reginald Morgan replacing Niccol˜ Torricelli and Louis Touzani replacing Maurice Heubach .
61.36
Shota Mokoena flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Diliso. Sean Diliso laces a through ball forward to ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Redaelli.
66.47
Craig Bould flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge controls it well on his chest. Simon Bridge plays a one-two with Hauke Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Simon Bridge comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.30
Without breaking stride, Jason Milburn plays the ball forward to Jos van Gastel. Jos van Gastel threads a neat ball through to Mustapha Quansah. Mustapha Quansah whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
79.56
Sean Diliso takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Mustapha Quansah. Seeing a gap ahead, Mustapha Quansah plays the ball forward to ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
83.45
Nikolas Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge sees space and advances. Simon Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
| Aloisio Vilda 22, 83 Simon Bridge 34, 66 Alun Dichio 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ronald van Dijk (GK)
6
2. Luis Costa (DEF)
6
3. Christian Visser (DEF)
5
4. Jason Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Owen (DEF)
6
6. Shota Mokoena (MID)
6
7. Mustapha Quansah (MID)
6
8. Sean Diliso (MID)
7
9. Jos van Gastel (MID)
6
10. Mitchell Piket (ATT)
6
11. ƒtienne de Jong (ATT)
6
12. Davy Heesakkers (ATT)
0
13. Alexandre Viana (ATT)
0
14. Geoffrey Van Wonderen (DEF)
0
1. Heikki Hyypia (GK)
6
2. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
3. Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
5. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
9
7. Craig Bould (MID)
7
8. Hauke Dittmann (ATT)
7
9. Aloisio Vilda (ATT)
9
10. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
6
11. Alun Dichio (ATT)
7
12. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
13. Lucien Njanka (MID)
0
14. Louis Touzani (ATT)
6