Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play Livingston in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,318 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Livingston appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Livingston get the match underway!
2.23
0-0With imagination, Romain Anolfo laces a through ball forward to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Callum Booth. Excellent save.
4.58
0-0Nils Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Richard Cleland. Richard Cleland sees David Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Dickov plays a one-two with Eduardo Lopes and advances towards the goal... David Dickov takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.29
Dominic Hansen flicks a high pass forward. David Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.28
1-0Romain Anolfo hits a low pass to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu makes a probing pass to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Touzani. With a superhuman jump, Louis Touzani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Callum Booth had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
27.16
Showing composure, Ivo Koroglu plays the ball forward to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Booth with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
32.56
Lucien Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Thomson shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Callum Booth smothers it!
39.16
2-0Linus Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov passes the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.56
Nikolas Welter makes a simple pass to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Callum Booth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. Livingston also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo kick off!
47.32
Lucien Njanka knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Callum Booth.
53.58
Niccol˜ Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka darts forward. Lucien Njanka sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.23
Romain Anolfo flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Njanka controls it well on his chest. Lucien Njanka makes a probing pass to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
55.49
Ivo Koroglu makes a probing pass to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
59.51
Richard Cleland takes it forward alone. Richard Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Torricelli.
63.02
3-0Nikolas Welter gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Alun Dichio puts a great ball through. Lucien Njanka runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.55
Richard Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes rushes past Davide Redaelli! Eduardo Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Heikki Hyypia. What a great pair of hands!
66.38
Romain Anolfo sees Ivo Koroglu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivo Koroglu knocks the ball forward to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.23
Louis Touzani makes a simple pass to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Booth with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
71.20
Nikolas Welter pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nikolas Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.43
Eduardo Lopes threads a neat ball through to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.46
Ivo Koroglu surges forward with the ball. Ivo Koroglu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.53
Romain Anolfo makes a strong solo run forward. Romain Anolfo knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach skips past Richard Brady! Maurice Heubach rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.50
David Dickov threads a neat ball through to Richard Cleland. Richard Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Heikki Hyypia who gathers it comfortably.
83.50
Richard Cleland plays the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Romain Anolfo hits a low pass to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani but the linesman indicates offside!
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
| Louis Touzani 21, 27, 45 Maurice Heubach 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Heikki Hyypia (GK)
6
2. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
3. Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
7
5. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
6. Lucien Njanka (MID)
7
7. Ivo Koroglu (MID)
8
8. Ruel Thomson (ATT)
6
9. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
7
10. Louis Touzani (ATT)
9
11. Alun Dichio (ATT)
6
12. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
0
13. Craig Bould (MID)
0
14. Aloisio Vilda (ATT)
0
1. Callum Booth (GK)
7
2. Linus Herzog (DEF)
6
3. Nils Kneissl (DEF)
6
4. Richard Brady (DEF)
6
5. Colin Gemmell (DEF)
6
6. Dominic Hansen (MID)
6
7. David Dickov (MID)
6
8. Richard Cleland (MID)
6
9. Duncan Bremner (MID)
6
10. David Gemmill (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Lopes (ATT)
6
12. Neil Davidson (ATT)
0
13. Scott Hopkin (GK)
0
14. Andy Ritchie (ATT)
0