Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play Manchester City in this friendly game. A crowd of 10,768 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
8.06
0-0Yevhen Skachenko threads a neat ball through to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge knocks the ball forward to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.58
Yevhen Skachenko laces a weighted ball forward to Dion Mason. Dion Mason threads a neat ball through to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.11
0-0Dion Mason makes a probing pass to Carlo Seiter. Carlo Seiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.03
Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.24
0-0Andriy Lytvynchuk flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge controls it well on his chest. Simon Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Seiter controls it well on his chest. Carlo Seiter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Darren Beagrie.
22.05
0-0Dion Mason takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge flicks the ball on with his first touch. Darren Beagrie jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
28.02
Romain Anolfo flicks a high pass forward to Ezio Guana who brings the ball under control. Ezio Guana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Huckerby.
30.20
With great vision, Yevhen Skachenko plays the ball forward to Ezio Guana. Ezio Guana threads a neat ball through to Carlo Seiter. Carlo Seiter plays a scrappy one-two with Maurice Heubach and advances towards the goal... Carlo Seiter cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.00
0-0Neves Capucho Eriberto catches Dion Mason on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.02
0-0Gareth Morris comes in with a late challenge on Simon Bridge. Gareth Morris is given a warning by the referee! Simon Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.26
Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek collects the pass. Marcel van den Broek shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
39.28
0-0Andriy Lytvynchuk flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge controls it well on his chest. Simon Bridge makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani but the linesman indicates offside!
40.41
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Heubach collects the pass. Maurice Heubach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Hugo Fonseca replacing Andriy Lytvynchuk, Markus Raff replacing Ezio Guana and Demetrio Caruso replacing Maurice Heubach. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Zavala replacing Rodolfo Cruz. The VVV Venlo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VVV Venlo start the second half!
49.06
Dion Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caruso. Demetrio Caruso makes a convincing header. Darren Beagrie picks it out of the air!
57.34
1-0Simon Bridge laces a through ball forward to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Mason. Dion Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dion Mason!
72.07
1-0Romain Anolfo sees a break and surges forward. Romain Anolfo kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge makes a convincing header but somehow Fabian Van Fessem happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.54
1-0Claudiu Cuza comes in with a late challenge on Yevhen Skachenko. Claudiu Cuza is shown the yellow card! Yevhen Skachenko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.34
Romain Anolfo makes a probing pass to Carlo Seiter. Carlo Seiter shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Darren Beagrie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.25
Dion Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani edges inside the box! Louis Touzani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Darren Beagrie manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dion Mason 57 Carlo Seiter 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ihor Malskyy (GK)
6
2. Yevhen Skachenko (DEF)
7
3. Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
6
4. Romain Anolfo (DEF)
8
5. Andy Davidson (MID)
6
6. Simon Bridge (MID)
7
7. Dion Mason (MID)
9
8. Ezio Guana (MID)
6
9. Carlo Seiter (ATT)
8
10. Maurice Heubach (ATT)
6
11. Louis Touzani (ATT)
8
12. Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
13. Markus Raff (MID)
6
14. Demetrio Caruso (ATT)
6
1. Darren Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3. Gareth Morris (DEF)
6
4. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
5. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
7
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
9. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
5
10. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
11. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
12. Eduardo Zavala (GK)
6
13. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0
14. Leon Rahn (MID)
0