Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
4.12
0-0Rodney Wisgerhof catches Billy Ritchie on the ankles. Rodney Wisgerhof is given a warning by the referee! Billy Ritchie runs off the knock.
9.51
0-0Samuel Varela flicks a high pass forward to Bas Zuidam who brings the ball under control. Bas Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.38
0-0Mustapha Lambers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
0-1With some swift thinking, Stefan Ditewig plays the ball forward to Roberto Roy. Roberto Roy whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.05
0-1Samuel Varela flicks a high ball forward to Bas Zuidam who takes it down. Bas Zuidam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.37
Stefan Ditewig knocks the ball forward to Roberto Roy. Roberto Roy makes a probing pass to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela sees Bas Zuidam just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bas Zuidam strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Rene Van Wonderen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.04
Dami‘n Steijn barges into Samuel Varela. The referee warns Dami‘n Steijn to calm down! Samuel Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Bas Zuidam flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Elliott who takes it down. Stephen Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.16
0-2Rodney Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Mentink controls it well on his chest. Humphrey Mentink makes a beautiful solo run. Humphrey Mentink threads the ball through to Tijani Van Vliet but he's offside!
38.52
Stefan Ditewig flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Varela who takes it down. Samuel Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Varela makes a probing pass between the defence to Bas Zuidam. Bas Zuidam 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!!
45.00
Dami‘n Steijn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dami‘n Steijn runs straight at the defence! Dami‘n Steijn shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Heracles Almelo 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
Heracles Almelo kick off and get the second half underway!
53.16
Dami‘n Steijn threads a neat ball through to Albert Janssen. Albert Janssen tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tony Lanckohr manages to keep it out.
54.38
Dami‘n Steijn takes a quick throw-in, which Tijani Van Vliet takes on the chest. Tijani Van Vliet threads the ball through to Albert Janssen. Albert Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Giulliano Tobiassen. Giulliano Tobiassen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Tony Lanckohr. Excellent save.
65.21
Theo Dijkstra hits it upfield. Giulliano Tobiassen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tijani Van Vliet through on goal. Tijani Van Vliet rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.51
Harris De Romijn barges into Giulliano Tobiassen. The referee brings Harris De Romijn to one side and gives him a warning! Giulliano Tobiassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.27
Rodney Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Steijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dami‘n Steijn flicks a high ball forward to Giulliano Tobiassen who takes it down. Giulliano Tobiassen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tony Lanckohr smothers it!
75.01
Bas Van Fessem plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Steijn. Dami‘n Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Bas Van Fessem. Bas Van Fessem outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
77.56
0-3Samuel Varela threads a neat ball through to Stephen Elliott. Stephen Elliott skips past Thijs De Groot! Thijs De Groot catches Stephen Elliott on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.54
Dami‘n Steijn makes a simple pass to Tijani Van Vliet. Tijani Van Vliet edges inside the box! Tijani Van Vliet comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.26
Helder Vieira makes an attacking run forward. Helder Vieira shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.27
Samuel Varela makes a probing pass to Billy Ritchie. Billy Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Elliott easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rene Van Wonderen!
89.39
1-3Tijani Van Vliet hacks Youssef Van Bommel from behind! Tijani Van Vliet is shown the yellow card! Youssef Van Bommel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tijani Van Vliet 79 | Stephen Elliott 18 Bas Zuidam 24, 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rene Van Wonderen (GK)
6
2. Peter Dirk (DEF)
6
3. Theo Dijkstra (DEF)
6
4. Rodney Wisgerhof (DEF)
6
5. Thijs De Groot (DEF)
6
6. Tijani Van Vliet (MID)
7
7. Dami‘n Steijn (MID)
7
8. Bas Van Fessem (MID)
6
9. Giulliano Tobiassen (ATT)
6
10. Humphrey Mentink (ATT)
6
11. Albert Janssen (ATT)
6
12. Johnny Ricci (DEF)
0
13. Jannes Beelenkamp (MID)
0
14. Thijs Abidallah (ATT)
0
1. Tony Lanckohr (GK)
7
2. Mustapha Lambers (DEF)
6
3. Stefan Ditewig (DEF)
7
4. Youssef Van Bommel (DEF)
6
5. Harris De Romijn (DEF)
5
6. Roberto Roy (MID)
7
7. Billy Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Samuel Varela (MID)
8
9. Helder Vieira (MID)
6
10. Bas Zuidam (ATT)
9
11. Stephen Elliott (ATT)
8
12. Frederic Douchez (ATT)
0
13. Stuart Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14. Giuseppe Campagna (GK)
0