Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play De Graafschap Doetinchem in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,286 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Kevin Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger De Nooijer. Roger De Nooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Bas Van Fessem. Bas Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.49
0-0Pedro Viana sees Roger De Nooijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roger De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Mentink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Mentink runs straight at the defence! Humphrey Mentink makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Bjšrn Van Der Gouw is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
14.44
0-0Mitchell Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Bas Van Fessem controls it well on his chest. Bas Van Fessem brings the ball forward. Bas Van Fessem shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
15.05
0-0Frederico Gonzalez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Janssen but the linesman indicates offside!
16.49
From the throw-in, Pedro Viana picks out Giulliano Tobiassen. Giulliano Tobiassen sees Albert Janssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Janssen shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
20.04
Ernesto Gil sees Paul Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Souness puts a great ball through. Milan Berck Ten Hag runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.11
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Frederico Gonzalez stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Gonzalez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.21
Roel Vandenbroeck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Souness. Paul Souness puts a great ball through. Ernesto Gil runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.03
Milan Berck Ten Hag makes a simple pass to Tony Vrede. Tony Vrede tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
30.03
Tony Vrede knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.58
0-1Jochem Jansen hits a low pass to Roel Vandenbroeck. Roel Vandenbroeck knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Ten Hag. Milan Berck Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Souness. Paul Souness directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.45
Rainer Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan plays a one-two with Frederico Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Kevin Strachan shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
42.39
1-1David Lima barges into Albert Janssen. David Lima is given a warning by the referee! Albert Janssen runs off the knock.
44.47
Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Roger De Nooijer. Roger De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Mentink. Humphrey Mentink shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. De Graafschap Doetinchem 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 kick off the second half!
48.37
1-1Kevin Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Gonzalez who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Frederico Gonzalez stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Janssen. Albert Janssen beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Billy Matteo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
49.55
1-1Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Bas Van Fessem chips it out wide. Joris Wevers comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
51.58
Bas Van Fessem knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Mentink. Humphrey Mentink tries a spectacular long range effort but Bjšrn Van Der Gouw reads it well. Excellent save!
60.48
Pedro Viana makes a simple pass to Albert Janssen. Albert Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Mentink. Humphrey Mentink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by David Lima.
61.19
1-1Bas Van Fessem takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Kevin Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.01
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Albert Janssen who brings the ball under control. Albert Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Giulliano Tobiassen. With a superhuman jump, Giulliano Tobiassen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bjšrn Van Der Gouw didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.13
1-1Kevin Strachan barges into Paul Souness. Kevin Strachan is shown the yellow card! Paul Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.07
Ernesto Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Souness. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.54
Albert Janssen hacks Joris Wevers from behind! The referee brings Albert Janssen to one side and gives him a warning! Joris Wevers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Roger De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Tobiassen collects the pass. Giulliano Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bas Van Fessem but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Olaf Mensah (GK)
6
2. Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Strachan (DEF)
9
4. Rainer Bierhoff (DEF)
6
5. Mitchell Latuheru (DEF)
6
6. Roger De Nooijer (MID)
7
7. Frederico Gonzalez (MID)
8
8. Bas Van Fessem (MID)
6
9. Giulliano Tobiassen (ATT)
6
10. Humphrey Mentink (ATT)
7
11. Albert Janssen (ATT)
7
12. Johnny Ricci (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
0
14. Juan Carrasco (ATT)
0
1. Bjšrn Van Der Gouw (GK)
7
2. Jochem Jansen (DEF)
6
3. David Lima (DEF)
6
4. Joris Wevers (DEF)
6
5. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Tony Vrede (MID)
6
7. Roel Vandenbroeck (MID)
6
8. Milan Berck Ten Hag (MID)
7
9. Uwe Netzer (MID)
6
10. Paul Souness (ATT)
8
11. Ernesto Gil (ATT)
7
12. Wouter Krijgsman (ATT)
0
13. Karim Bisseling (ATT)
0
14. Tim Van Bommel (GK)
0