Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to VVV Venlo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
The pitch is in good condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
0.00
0-0PEC Zwolle kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Andriy Lytvynchuk lofts the ball long. Ted Huard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.08
0-0Jason Grant flicks a high ball forward to Glenn De Windt who takes it down. Glenn De Windt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
6.48
Ronnie Caluwé arcs the ball upfield. Victor Brando shoots from 25 yards but somehow Heikki Hyypia manages to keep it out.
8.18
Lee Mapp knocks the ball forward to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder sees Linus Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Wendel plays a one-two with Marcel Schreuder and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Linus Wendel provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Heikki Hyypia easily smothers it!
9.15
0-0Nikolas Welter flicks a high ball forward to Ted Huard who takes it down. Ted Huard edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ted Huard provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ronnie Caluwé.
10.42
0-0Romain Anolfo passes the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Louis Touzani through on goal. Louis Touzani takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
14.33
Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Ted Huard controls it well on his chest. Ted Huard shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
16.49
Gouki Shimizu makes a probing pass to Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Heikki Hyypia is on top of it.
20.54
Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. PEC Zwolle are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.30
Houssin Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Jason Grant. Jason Grant makes a probing pass to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.39
Marcel Schreuder threads a neat ball through to Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.05
Glenn De Windt threads a neat ball through to Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel shoots from outside the area but somehow Heikki Hyypia manages to keep it out.
33.08
Oleg Murphy plays the ball forward to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ted Huard. Ted Huard threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
34.09
1-0Gouki Shimizu threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Caluwé. Ronnie Caluwé knocks the ball forward to Victor Brando. Victor Brando knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.56
Jason Grant threads a neat ball through to Victor Brando. Victor Brando shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.23
1-0Houssin Abdellaoui hacks Simon Bridge from behind! Houssin Abdellaoui is given a warning by the referee! Simon Bridge runs off the knock.
40.27
Ronnie Caluwé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Schreuder shoots from outside the area but is denied by Heikki Hyypia. Excellent save.
44.04
Guillermo Leon hits a low pass to Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
51.14
Romain Anolfo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ted Huard. Ted Huard shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
54.00
Guillermo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Ted Huard. Ted Huard rushes past Gouki Shimizu! Some silky footwork from Ted Huard provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
60.03
Marcel Schreuder hits a low pass to Victor Brando. Victor Brando controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.37
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.47
Gouki Shimizu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Wendel. Linus Wendel sees Marcel Schreuder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Schreuder tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Heikki Hyypia. Excellent save.
77.28
Simon Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon skips past Gouki Shimizu! Guillermo Leon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.13
Marcel Schreuder kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Brando. Victor Brando controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.35
Romain Anolfo hacks Victor Brando from behind! Romain Anolfo is given a warning by the referee! Victor Brando runs off the knock.
89.57
Marcel Schreuder changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Schreuder shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Jason Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Schreuder. Marcel Schreuder shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tijani Van Den Berg (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Caluwé (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
6
4. Gouki Shimizu (DEF)
6
5. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
6. Jason Grant (MID)
6
7. Marcel Schreuder (MID)
9
8. Glenn De Windt (MID)
6
9. Malte Meidt (ATT)
6
10. Victor Brando (ATT)
7
11. Linus Wendel (ATT)
6
12. Yohan Masudi (DEF)
0
13. Rafael Camacho (ATT)
0
14. Ted Moustaïd (ATT)
0
1. Heikki Hyypia (GK)
8
2. Nikolas Welter (DEF)
6
3. Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
5. Manuele Corallo (DEF)
6
6. Oleg Murphy (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Leon (MID)
8
8. Simon Bridge (MID)
6
9. Hauke Dittmann (ATT)
6
10. Louis Touzani (ATT)
6
11. Ted Huard (ATT)
8
12. Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
0
13. Craig Bould (MID)
0
14. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
0