Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Ajax Amsterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Sander Cruyff chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ihor Malskyy manages to gather it.
6.25
0-0Corrado Vicari takes it forward alone. Corrado Vicari sees John Robson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Robson plays a one-two with Alpay Abdullah and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from John Robson provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.40
Craig Bould passes the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge deftly passes the ball to Louis Touzani, releasing him through on goal. Louis Touzani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
10.06
Pedro Castro makes a probing pass to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Ihor Malskyy.
11.13
0-0John Robson takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jochem Gentenaar tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
14.19
0-0Johnny De Boer clumsily knocks into Shabani Garrault. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shabani Garrault hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.13
Simon Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.44
1-0Andriy Lytvynchuk hits a low pass to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge sees a break and surges forward. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.03
Sander Cruyff hits a low pass to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
34.53
1-0Nicolas Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Fernandez. Manuele Corallo comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Fernandez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.05
Jochem Gentenaar flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Castro who brings the ball under control. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah makes a looping header on goal. Ihor Malskyy didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.04
Sander Cruyff hits a low pass to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
42.09
With some swift thinking, Craig Bould plays the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bould. Craig Bould makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
44.58
Craig Bould flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Van Der Sleen who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Van Der Sleen makes a probing pass between the defence to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Carrasco easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ajax Amsterdam players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam kick off!
47.02
1-0Andriy Lytvynchuk breaks forward. Andriy Lytvynchuk flicks a high pass forward. Louis Touzani controls it well on his chest. Louis Touzani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.15
Kubilay Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Sander Cruyff. Sander Cruyff threads the ball through to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andriy Lytvynchuk.
49.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Andriy Lytvynchuk plays the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.49
Craig Bould threads the ball through to Alun Dichio. Alun Dichio shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gabriel Carrasco. Excellent save.
55.02
Corrado Vicari decides to run forward with the ball. Corrado Vicari flicks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
59.57
Guillermo Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.32
1-0VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Malte Meidt replacing Ronnie Van Der Sleen .Ajax Amsterdam have made a substitution with Julian Götz replacing Sander Cruyff .
71.58
1-0Craig Bould chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Dichio but he's offside!
72.06
Julian Götz threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Fernandez. Nicolas Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards John Robson. John Robson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ihor Malskyy effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.33
Lomano Bellamy passes the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon flicks a high ball forward to Craig Bould who takes it down. Craig Bould kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Dichio but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.28
With great vision, Julian Götz plays the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.18
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Nicolas Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Alun Dichio 20 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ihor Malskyy (GK)
8
2. Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
3. Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
7
4. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
5
5. Manuele Corallo (DEF)
6
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
8
7. Guillermo Leon (MID)
7
8. Craig Bould (MID)
7
9. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
6
10. Louis Touzani (ATT)
6
11. Alun Dichio (ATT)
8
12. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
0
13. Oleg Murphy (MID)
0
14. Malte Meidt (ATT)
6
1. Gabriel Carrasco (GK)
8
2. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Vicari (DEF)
7
4. Kubilay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Jochem Gentenaar (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Fernandez (MID)
7
7. Sander Cruyff (MID)
7
8. John Robson (ATT)
6
9. Pedro Castro (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
6
11. Shabani Garrault (ATT)
6
12. Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF)
0
13. Julian Götz (MID)
6
14. Claudio Suarez (ATT)
0