Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Iwan KuytI. Kuyt70
G
1
G
62Johan DijkstraJ. Dijkstra
Oscar Van FessemO. Van Fessem69
D
2
D
67Roberto SchoutenR. Schouten
Harvey GouloozeH. Goulooze64
D
captain3
D
64Chris KokC. Kok
Shota De RomijnS. De Romijn63
D
4captain
D
60Zerbini GelsiZ. Gelsi
Graham InceG. Ince69
M
5
D
59Ighli CarreraI. Carrera
Copain FrankenC. Franken67
M
6
M
63Mario de KoningM. de Koning
Gregory FrancoisG. Francois65
M
7
M
63Daan KorstenD. Korsten
Geoffrey MolendijkG. Molendijk65
M
8
M
57Kevin ZiegenhagenK. Ziegenhagen
Ellery EversE. Evers62
A
9
M
54Zerbini MarescaZ. Maresca
Emanuele BallarinE. Ballarin62
A
10
A
60Ellery De GierE. De Gier
Rick De GoeyR. De Goey59
A
11
A
60Sjaak ZuidamS. Zuidam
 
Jeffrey de KoningJ. de Koning68
G
12
A
58Bogdan van VlietB. van Vliet
Abdeliah CamadiniA. Camadini68
G
13
G
52Mitchel De GierM. De Gier
Jochem de GraafJ. de Graaf63
M
14
M
50Jan Vennegoor BlindJ. Blind

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to PSV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,676 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PSV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roy Hoogstrate.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven start the match!
8.31
With a delightful solo run, Daan Korsten stretches the opposition's defence. Daan Korsten sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.53
Geoffrey Molendijk makes a simple pass to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.47
Kevin Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from just inside the box. Iwan Kuyt gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
15.44
Oscar Van Fessem comes in with a late challenge on Sjaak Zuidam. The referee warns Oscar Van Fessem to calm down! Sjaak Zuidam stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.12
Ellery De Gier clumsily knocks into Oscar Van Fessem. The referee warns Ellery De Gier to calm down! Oscar Van Fessem gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.46
Daan Korsten flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Zuidam collects the pass. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Mario de Koning kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.11
Chris Kok kicks a strong pass forward to Mario de Koning. Mario de Koning runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mario de Koning controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.34
Copain Franken threads the ball through to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.32
Zerbini Maresca flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Zuidam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.50
Copain Franken brings the ball forward. Copain Franken knocks in a cross ball towards Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
40.14
Mario de Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from outside the area but Iwan Kuyt reads it well. Nice save!
42.48
Copain Franken catches Zerbini Maresca on the ankles. Copain Franken is warned by the referee! Zerbini Maresca runs off the knock.
44.58
Zerbini Gelsi makes a simple pass to Daan Korsten. Daan Korsten kicks a strong pass forward to Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. PSV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half. The PSV Eindhoven players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo kick off!
47.22
Copain Franken advances with the ball. Copain Franken sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Johan Dijkstra smothers it!
49.47
Ighli Carrera breaks forward. Ighli Carrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
51.15
Oscar Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Graham Ince. Graham Ince advances with the ball. Graham Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.17
Copain Franken chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers lofts in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Johan Dijkstra.
55.24
Copain Franken takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Mario de Koning chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
59.33
Chris Kok catches Ellery Evers on the ankles. Chris Kok is shown the yellow card! Ellery Evers runs off the knock.
60.18
Graham Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
63.10
Geoffrey Molendijk sees a break and surges forward. Geoffrey Molendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
71.07
Harvey Goulooze hits a low pass to Gregory Francois. Gregory Francois makes a probing pass to Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johan Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
72.58
Gregory Francois kicks a strong pass forward to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Schouten.
73.03
Shota De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Molendijk. Geoffrey Molendijk makes a probing pass to Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey whips in a cross ball towards Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ighli Carrera clears it off the line with his head!
77.16
Chris Kok threads a neat ball through to Kevin Ziegenhagen. Kevin Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Zuidam. Sjaak Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Iwan Kuyt who gathers it comfortably.
79.52
Mario de Koning darts forward. Mario de Koning finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
81.57
Daan Korsten knocks the ball to his team mate, Ellery De Gier. Ellery De Gier shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
85.30
Zerbini Maresca sees Ellery De Gier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ellery De Gier shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
87.27
Oscar Van Fessem threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Molendijk. Geoffrey Molendijk chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers lofts in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. Ighli Carrera comes in with a late challenge on Emanuele Ballarin. Penalty for VVV Venlo!!
87.27
The referee points to the spot..
88.14
Ellery Evers slowly runs up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
89.10
Gregory Francois threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin lofts in a cross ball towards Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

PSV Eindhoven
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Ellery Evers 36, 88 (p)
Rick De Goey 63, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rick De Goey of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings