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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Geusselt where MVV play Real Betis Balompié in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
6.13
Kevin van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Hersi. Oscar Hersi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Pfennings. Gregoor Pfennings makes a simple pass, allowing Paolo Van Der Hoeven to run into the box. Paolo Van Der Hoeven takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Carrasco had no chance!! Goal for MVV!
15.27
Ian Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Hersi controls it well on his chest. Oscar Hersi takes it forward alone. Oscar Hersi runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Oscar Hersi provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Pedro Carrasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.15
Martin Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.49
Ivo Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Riccio. Adrian Riccio makes a probing pass to Gregoor Pfennings. Gregoor Pfennings puts a great ball through. Paolo Van Der Hoeven runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.46
Martin Gainza makes a simple pass to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Donny Vermeulen comfortably smothers it!
27.58
MVV are in full control of this game.
30.52
Kevin van der Meer kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Riccio. Adrian Riccio hits a low pass to Paolo Van Der Hoeven. Paolo Van Der Hoeven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Arias.
38.37
Adrian Riccio knocks the ball forward to Paolo Van Der Hoeven. Paolo Van Der Hoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Pfennings. Gregoor Pfennings makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Romero P. Arias is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Ernesto Reyes replacing Sebastian Gainza.

45.00
MVV kick off!
48.20
Ivo Hersi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Riccio. Adrian Riccio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adrian Riccio plays a scrappy one-two with Gregoor Pfennings and advances towards the goal... Adrian Riccio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Carrasco with no chance!! Goal for MVV!
51.10
Adrian Riccio comes in with a late challenge on Martin Gainza. Adrian Riccio is given a warning by the referee! Martin Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.16
Felipe Saez takes it forward alone. Felipe Saez flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Reyes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ernesto Reyes tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Donny Vermeulen, sees it late!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
63.43
Martin Gainza catches Oscar Hersi on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Gainza and warns him to calm down! Oscar Hersi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.20
Jocelyn Sikora knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza sees space and advances. Martin Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Donny Vermeulen who gathers it comfortably.
71.18
Kevin van der Meer flicks a high pass forward to Dominique Van Der Laan who brings the ball neatly under control. Without breaking stride, Dominique Van Der Laan plays the ball forward to Paolo Van Der Hoeven. Paolo Van Der Hoeven kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Pfennings but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.36
Kevin James comes in with a late challenge on Gregoor Pfennings. Kevin James is given a warning by the referee! Gregoor Pfennings runs off the knock.
78.49
Oscar Hersi clumsily knocks into Martin Gainza. The referee warns Oscar Hersi to calm down! Martin Gainza runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.6923076923077 vs 42.3076923076923
Play Area
Home team third: 23.08%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 26.92%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Riccio of MVV

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Ivo Hersi (DEF)
6
3. Ian Peckham (DEF)
6
6. Cor Kool (MID)
6
7. Oscar Hersi (MID)
8
8. Adrian Riccio (MID)
9

12. Rick Van Bommel (ATT)
0
13. Danny Bastin (MID)
0

2. Kevin James (DEF)
5
6
6
7. Felipe Saez (MID)
7
8. Martin Gainza (MID)
6
9. Antonio Arias (ATT)
6
10. Julian Suarez (ATT)
6
6

12. Ernesto Reyes (MID)
7
13. Ricardo Barbosa (MID)
0
14. Craig Greig (MID)
0