Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to SBV Excelsior. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
The pitch is in great condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Van Mol.
0.00
0-0SBV Excelsior kick off and get the match underway!
6.17
0-0Dragan Cvitanovic takes a short throw-in bringing Alex Niven into play. Alex Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Ihor Malskyy. What a great pair of hands!
8.44
0-1Joel Moisio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joel Moisio plays a scrappy one-two with Philipp Eberle and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Joel Moisio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joel Moisio!
12.01
0-1Oleg Murphy surges forward with the ball. Oleg Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Thirlwell.
14.44
Paul Thirlwell sees Alex Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Niven flicks a high ball forward to Leon Clarke who takes it down. Leon Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ihor Malskyy is on top of his game. Well saved!
15.16
0-1Ezio Guana flicks a high pass forward. Louis Touzani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Touzani shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
18.17
Dragan Cvitanovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ihor Malskyy manages to keep it out.
20.05
0-1Bas Lee flicks a high pass forward to Dragan Cvitanovic who brings the ball under control. Dragan Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Eberle but he's offside!
21.10
Alex Niven flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Goodwin collects the pass. Ledley Goodwin shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
22.04
Craig Etherington controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurice Heubach. Maurice Heubach knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Craig Etherington scores for VVV Venlo!!
27.07
Dragan Cvitanovic punts the ball hopefully upfield. Philipp Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Lautaro Pérez. Lautaro Pérez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.01
Yevhen Skachenko knocks the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge makes a simple pass to Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.10
Oleg Murphy sees a break and surges forward. Oleg Murphy threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Etherington. Craig Etherington shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
36.05
Alex Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
40.46
Alex Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Niven shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Romain Anolfo threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Murphy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Etherington but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The VVV Venlo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VVV Venlo start the second half!
48.06
2-2Eoin Plowright catches Ezio Guana on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ezio Guana runs off the knock.
49.18
Dragan Cvitanovic makes an attacking run forward. Dragan Cvitanovic whips in a cross ball towards Lautaro Pérez. With a superhuman jump, Lautaro Pérez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
60.48
2-2Eoin Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Goodwin. Ledley Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Eberle. Romain Anolfo clumsily knocks into Philipp Eberle. Philipp Eberle appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
66.56
Alex Niven makes a probing pass to Dragan Cvitanovic. Dragan Cvitanovic plays a quick one-two with Philipp Eberle and rushes in on goal... Dragan Cvitanovic looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.30
Alex Niven sees space and advances. Alex Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Clarke. Leon Clarke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.26
Maurice Heubach comes in with a late challenge on Dragan Cvitanovic. The referee calls over Maurice Heubach and shows him a yellow card! Dragan Cvitanovic stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.24
2-2SBV Excelsior have made 3 substitutions with Bruno Pegolo replacing Lautaro Pérez, Samuel Soares replacing Dragan Cvitanovic and Jorge Ferreira replacing Alex Niven .
79.53
2-2Philipp Eberle comes in with a late challenge on Andriy Lytvynchuk. The referee warns Philipp Eberle to calm down! Andriy Lytvynchuk runs off the knock.
83.19
Simon Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Heubach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurice Heubach whips in a cross ball towards Ezio Guana. Ezio Guana rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.30
Yevhen Skachenko makes a probing pass to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Leon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Oleg Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
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
| Craig Etherington 22, 33 Ezio Guana 83 Louis Touzani 87 | Joel Moisio 8 Lautaro Pérez 27 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ihor Malskyy (GK)
7
2. Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
6
3. Yevhen Skachenko (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Murphy (MID)
7
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Leon (MID)
7
8. Ezio Guana (MID)
8
9. Craig Etherington (ATT)
9
10. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
6
11. Louis Touzani (ATT)
7
12. Nico Meidt (DEF)
0
13. Frederico Loureiro (MID)
0
14. Carlo Seiter (ATT)
0
1. Mahfoud Boukrami (GK)
6
2. Joel Moisio (DEF)
8
3. Eoin Plowright (DEF)
5
4. Paul Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5. Bas Lee (DEF)
6
6. Dragan Cvitanovic (MID)
7
7. Alex Niven (MID)
7
8. Leon Clarke (ATT)
6
9. Lautaro Pérez (ATT)
7
10. Philipp Eberle (ATT)
7
11. Ledley Goodwin (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Soares (MID)
6
13. Jorge Ferreira (ATT)
6
14. Bruno Pegolo (ATT)
6