Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to FC Den Bosch. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VVV Venlo and FC Den Bosch are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jeremy Pienaar.


0.00
FC Den Bosch get the match underway!
3.56
Arjan Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful solo run. Arjan Van Den Bergh plays a one-two with Ellery Evers and rushes in on goal... Arjan Van Den Bergh tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.54
Mohammed Visser makes a simple pass to Christian Brunswijk. Christian Brunswijk rushes past Harvey Goulooze! Christian Brunswijk comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.41
Felice Allegretti threads a neat ball through to Melchior Dijkhuizen. Melchior Dijkhuizen shoots from 20 yards. Iwan Kuyt gets down and covers it.
10.54
Jšrg Van Klompe clumsily knocks into Emanuele Ballarin. Jšrg Van Klompe is warned by the referee! Emanuele Ballarin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.15
Humphrey Seedorf sees Thomas Wijnen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Wijnen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.16
Harvey Goulooze flicks a high pass forward. Graham Ince controls it well on his chest. Graham Ince threads a neat ball through to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
16.35
Copain Franken makes a simple pass to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
20.53
Humphrey Seedorf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Dijkhuizen. Melchior Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota De Romijn.
21.58
Arjan Van Den Bergh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
22.03
Shota De Romijn knocks the ball forward to Graham Ince. Graham Ince makes an attacking run forward. Graham Ince whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.12
Shota De Romijn makes a probing pass to Graham Ince. Showing composure, Graham Ince picks a pass forward to Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp knocks in a cross ball towards Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ronald Goulooze gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
30.30
Copain Franken threads a neat ball through to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.57
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Jack Dassen replacing Christian Brunswijk .
33.67
Gregory Francois threads a neat ball through to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers whips in a cross ball towards Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
34.24
Shota De Romijn knocks the ball forward to Copain Franken. Copain Franken sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Copain Franken plays the ball forward to Emanuele Ballarin who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Emanuele Ballarin provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.33
Humphrey Seedorf flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Wijnen who brings the ball under control. Thomas Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Van Fessem.
45.00
Paolo Valsesia hacks Copain Franken from behind! Paolo Valsesia is given a warning by the referee! Copain Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch have changed their lineup with Kew Van De Ouweland replacing Ger Helder. The FC Den Bosch players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
47.12
Graham Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Klompe.
48.54
Jšrg Van Klompe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Visser. Mohammed Visser advances with the ball. Mohammed Visser passes the ball forward to Jack Dassen. Jack Dassen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
49.46
Harvey Goulooze flicks a high pass forward. Arjan Van Den Bergh easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arjan Van Den Bergh changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arjan Van Den Bergh finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
51.55
Oscar Van Fessem makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Van Fessem hits a low pass to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.47
Humphrey Seedorf flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Dijkhuizen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Melchior Dijkhuizen whips in a cross ball towards Jack Dassen. Jack Dassen heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.49
Copain Franken knocks the ball forward to Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ronald Goulooze manages to gather it.
59.08
Humphrey Seedorf advances with the ball. Humphrey Seedorf knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Wijnen. Thomas Wijnen makes a looping header on goal. Thomas Wijnen scores for FC Den Bosch!!
67.15
Kew Van De Ouweland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kew Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Dijkhuizen. Melchior Dijkhuizen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Iwan Kuyt gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.27
Mohammed Visser catches Copain Franken on the ankles. Mohammed Visser is warned by the referee! Copain Franken hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.51
With imagination, Harvey Goulooze plays the ball forward to Gregory Francois. Showing composure, Gregory Francois laces a weighted ball forward to Mario Schulp. Mario Schulp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Klompe.
77.52
Shota De Romijn takes it forward alone. Shota De Romijn chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mario Schulp through on goal. Mario Schulp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.54
Kew Van De Ouweland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kew Van De Ouweland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Iwan Kuyt who gathers it comfortably.
79.18
Harvey Goulooze flicks a high pass forward to Gregory Francois who brings the ball under control. Gregory Francois makes a simple pass to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Harvey Goulooze makes a simple pass to Graham Ince. Graham Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers makes a great pass forward. Emanuele Ballarin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Marc Roorda advances with the ball. Marc Roorda surges forward with the ball. Marc Roorda advances inside the box! Marc Roorda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
31%
41%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Brunswijk of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings