Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the match underway!

3.05 0-0

Pier G. Scalabrelli barges into Joseph Miller. The referee calls over Pier G. Scalabrelli and shows him a yellow card! Joseph Miller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

4.42 0-0

Lari Enckelman laces a through ball forward to Joseph Miller. Joseph Miller threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough makes a simple pass, allowing Thijs Lee to run into the box. Thijs Lee rockets a shot on goal but Alejandro Sbaccanti is on top of it.

6.38 0-0

Pier G. Scalabrelli flicks a high ball forward to Michele Tagliaferri who takes it down. With vision, Michele Tagliaferri plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim de Jong who gathers it comfortably.

8.56 0-0

Joseph Miller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Manfredini.

12.41 0-0

Joao Soares makes an attacking run forward. Joao Soares plays a one-two with Jonas Röhner and rushes in on goal... Joao Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!

14.34 0-0

Vincenzo Zini knocks the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pim de Jong who gathers it comfortably.

21.09 0-0

Sebastian Nieto threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Zini. Vincenzo Zini knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!

24.02 0-0

Joao Soares threads a neat ball through to Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner beats his man to it with a header. Alejandro Sbaccanti picks it out of the air!

27.08 0-0

Vincenzo Zini clumsily knocks into Joseph Miller. Vincenzo Zini is warned by the referee! Joseph Miller is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.

28.49 0-0

Martin Manfredini hits a low pass to Michele Tagliaferri. Michele Tagliaferri threads the ball through to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!

30.38 0-0

Tore Andre Normann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Behrens. Jakob Behrens darts forward. Jakob Behrens plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Gough and advances towards the goal... Jakob Behrens looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!

32.50 0-0

Joao Soares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

33.38 0-0

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

36.29 0-0

Joseph Miller knocks the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

40.50 0-0

Joao Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner passes the ball forward but Stuart Gough is offside!

44.04 0-0

Tore Andre Normann threads the ball through to Joao Soares. Joao Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Some good footwork from Stuart Gough provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!

45.00 0-0

Pier G. Scalabrelli threads a neat ball through to Kurt Smit. Kurt Smit threads a neat ball through to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

45.00 0-0

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 0-0

AC Milan kick off!

49.56 0-0

Sebastian Nieto barges into Jonas Röhner. The referee brings Sebastian Nieto to one side and gives him a warning! Jonas Röhner stretches but gets up unharmed.

51.02 0-0

Vincenzo Zini hits a low pass to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

53.15 1-0

Tore Andre Normann plays the ball forward to Oscar Imbriani. Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Imbriani laces a through ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. With a superhuman jump, Thijs Lee connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thijs Lee!

60.29 1-0

VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Hryhoriy Shevchenko replacing Tore Andre Normann and Ivar Vercammen replacing Jonas Röhner .

61.37 1-0

Hryhoriy Shevchenko flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Behrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Behrens chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alejandro Sbaccanti.

62.39 1-0

Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Oscar Imbriani plays it out to the edge of the box. Jakob Behrens is dispossessed by a tackle from Sebastian Nieto.

63.24 1-0

Arturo Mirri hacks Jakob Behrens from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.

67.10 2-0

Craig McGrory sees Oscar Imbriani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Gough who brings the ball under control. Stuart Gough threads a neat ball through to Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

71.01 2-0

Vincenzo Zini threads a neat ball through to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pim de Jong gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!

72.15 2-0

Pier G. Scalabrelli flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Zini collects the pass. Vincenzo Zini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin plays a one-two with Pierluigi Branca and advances towards the goal... Miguel Marin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Pim de Jong reads it well. Good save!

77.48 3-0

With a delightful solo run, Joseph Miller stretches the opposition's defence. Joseph Miller whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!

83.49 3-0

Hryhoriy Shevchenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Soares. Joao Soares threads the ball through to Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Nieto.

84.23 3-1

Arturo Mirri makes a probing pass to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin advances inside the box! Miguel Marin takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pim de Jong had no chance!! Goal for AC Milan!

90.00 3-1

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!