Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Henry Jochemsen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Henry Jochemsen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
2.29
0-0Alun Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Heubach who takes it down. Maurice Heubach knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.08
0-0Niccol˜ Torricelli hits a low pass to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach connects with a diving header but is denied by Stefano Van Westerop. Excellent save.
4.57
Davide Redaelli flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Heubach who takes it down. Maurice Heubach takes it forward alone. Maurice Heubach whips in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.29
0-0Jeroen Drent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Jeroen Drent. Jeroen Drent gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Davide Redaelli. That should have been a goal!
9.47
Lucien Njanka darts forward. Lucien Njanka shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stefano Van Westerop!
12.06
Mauricio Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kai Will manages to gather it.
14.12
Reginald Morgan flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka flicks a high pass forward to Scott Meiklejohn who brings the ball neatly under control. Scott Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.14
Ivo Koroglu passes the ball forward to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka whips in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio beats his man to it with a header but somehow Stefano Van Westerop manages to keep it out.
24.08
1-0Niccol˜ Torricelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.16
1-0Ivo Koroglu flicks a high pass forward. Alun Dichio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alun Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.17
1-0Nikolas Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes a great pass forward. Maurice Heubach runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.18
Ivo Koroglu threads a neat ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Henry Besselink. Excellent block.
34.23
Elvis Olive brings the ball forward. Elvis Olive knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Will who gathers it comfortably.
36.50
Andre Quaresma plays the ball forward to Mauricio Arias. Mauricio Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivo Koroglu.
39.50
Elvis Olive controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bogdan Denneboom. Bogdan Denneboom makes a simple pass to Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.34
With great vision, Jeroen Drent plays the ball forward to Olaf Splinter. Without breaking stride, Olaf Splinter plays the ball forward to Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor makes a probing pass between the defence to Olaf Splinter. Some silky footwork from Olaf Splinter provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.54
Ivo Koroglu flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward but Alun Dichio is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Simon Bridge replacing Lucien Njanka and Ted Huard replacing Alun Dichio. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo get the second half underway!
47.49
1-1Bogdan Denneboom barges into Ivo Koroglu. The referee calls over Bogdan Denneboom and warns him to calm down! Ivo Koroglu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.11
Simon Bridge threads a neat ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.05
Simon Bridge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano Van Westerop who gathers it comfortably.
60.51
1-1VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romain Anolfo replacing Niccol˜ Torricelli .
65.51
Jeroen Drent comes in with a late challenge on Ted Huard. Jeroen Drent is warned by the referee! Ted Huard runs off the knock.
75.10
1-1Scott Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Andre Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.56
Francisco Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Redaelli.
89.33
Romain Anolfo kicks a strong pass forward to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu sees Ted Huard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ted Huard whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stefano Van Westerop reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Opschoor of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kai Will (GK)
6
2. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
3. Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
6
4. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
7
5. Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
6. Lucien Njanka (MID)
8
7. Ivo Koroglu (MID)
8
8. Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
5
9. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
10. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
7
11. Alun Dichio (ATT)
8
12. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
13. Simon Bridge (MID)
6
14. Ted Huard (ATT)
6
1. Stefano Van Westerop (GK)
8
2. Elvis Olive (DEF)
6
3. Henry Besselink (DEF)
6
4. Andre Quaresma (DEF)
7
5. Francisco Campos (DEF)
6
6. Bogdan Denneboom (MID)
7
7. Dave Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Jeroen Drent (MID)
6
9. Mauricio Arias (MID)
7
10. Thomas Opschoor (ATT)
9
11. Olaf Splinter (ATT)
7
12. Nicolas Krüger (ATT)
0
13. Jo Vercammen (ATT)
0
14. Orlando Groenendijk (GK)
0