Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play PEC Zwolle in this league cup game. A crowd of 17,002 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
6.30
0-0Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Jason Grant collects the pass. Jason Grant rushes past Romain Anolfo! Jason Grant makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
9.42
0-0Without breaking stride, Marcel Schreuder plays the ball forward to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Heikki Hyypia manages to gather it easily.
10.28
0-1Houssin Abdellaoui surges forward with the ball. Houssin Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Brando. Victor Brando rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Victor Brando scores for PEC Zwolle!!
16.02
0-1Martin Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Gouki Shimizu. Gouki Shimizu threads a neat ball through to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Heikki Hyypia who gathers it comfortably.
21.49
Malte Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Linus Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Heikki Hyypia who gathers it comfortably.
27.15
Lee Mapp passes the ball forward to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Brando. Victor Brando jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
28.10
Craig Bould advances with the ball. Craig Bould flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge controls it well on his chest. Simon Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.50
Craig Bould sees space and advances. Craig Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda powers a header at goal. Tijani Van Den Berg punches it away to safety.
33.19
Marcel Schreuder threads a neat ball through to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.05
Malte Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Heikki Hyypia smothers it!
38.44
Seeing Martin Delgado's run, Ronnie Caluwé quickly throws the ball into his path. Martin Delgado sees Lee Mapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lee Mapp threads a neat ball through to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.07
1-1Ted Huard catches Gouki Shimizu on the ankles. The referee calls over Ted Huard and warns him to calm down! Gouki Shimizu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.52
1-1Craig Bould hacks Linus Wendel from behind! Craig Bould is shown the yellow card! Linus Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.53
Simon Bridge threads a neat ball through to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Tijani Van Den Berg. Excellent save.
45.00
Romain Anolfo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. With a superhuman jump, Hauke Dittmann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The PEC Zwolle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off the second half!
47.56
Martin Delgado sees a break and surges forward. Martin Delgado flicks a high pass forward to Victor Brando who brings the ball under control. Victor Brando knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Grant. Jason Grant rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.46
Simon Bridge threads the ball through to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda whips in a cross ball towards Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
53.20
Lee Mapp threads a neat ball through to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Victor Brando. Victor Brando jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Heikki Hyypia is on top of his game. Great save!
57.56
Martin Delgado makes a simple pass to Jason Grant. Jason Grant makes a probing pass to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.44
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.18
Romain Anolfo comes in with a late challenge on Linus Wendel. Romain Anolfo is given a warning by the referee! Linus Wendel runs off the knock.
66.49
Reginald Morgan darts forward. Reginald Morgan hits a low pass to Ted Huard. Ted Huard whips in a cross ball towards Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Tijani Van Den Berg.
67.40
1-2Craig Bould takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Aloisio Vilda provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Ronnie Caluwé blocks the shot!
72.40
Marcel Schreuder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.00
Romain Anolfo knocks the ball forward to Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tijani Van Den Berg manages to gather it.
83.06
Craig Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ted Huard. Ted Huard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Mapp.
84.37
Lee Mapp threads the ball through to Gouki Shimizu. Gouki Shimizu flicks a high ball forward to Linus Wendel who takes it down. Linus Wendel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 28 | Victor Brando 10 Jason Grant 48 Malte Meidt 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Heikki Hyypia (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
5. Manuele Corallo (DEF)
6
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
7
7. Craig Bould (MID)
6
8. Hauke Dittmann (ATT)
6
9. Aloisio Vilda (ATT)
6
10. Louis Touzani (ATT)
8
11. Ted Huard (ATT)
6
12. Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
0
13. Lucien Njanka (MID)
0
14. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
0
1. Tijani Van Den Berg (GK)
7
2. Ronnie Caluwé (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
7
4. Gouki Shimizu (DEF)
6
5. Martin Delgado (DEF)
7
6. Marcel Schreuder (MID)
7
7. Jason Grant (MID)
8
8. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
7
9. Malte Meidt (ATT)
8
10. Victor Brando (ATT)
9
11. Linus Wendel (ATT)
7
12. Denny Buskermolen (DEF)
0
13. Glenn De Windt (MID)
0
14. Ted Moustaïd (ATT)
0