Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VVV Venlo and NAC Breda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Roy.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VVV Venlo and NAC Breda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fatik Roy.
0.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
2.27
Graham Ince makes a probing pass to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Ballarin. With a superhuman jump, Emanuele Ballarin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Nick Doomernik reads it well. Good keeping!
12.11
Erik van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Rafael Hermans. Rafael Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Martin Polheim collects the pass. Martin Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Ditewig scores for NAC Breda!!
15.57
Stefano Schreuder lofts the ball long. Martin Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Ditewig but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.10
Stefano Schreuder drives a long ball upfield. Antoine Caluwé lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
22.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Bart Hesp picks a pass forward to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.14
Geoffrey Molendijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Doomernik who gathers it comfortably.
27.06
Christopher Van Ankeren catches Gregory Francois on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregory Francois stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.31
Harvey Goulooze hits a low pass to Geoffrey Molendijk. Geoffrey Molendijk kicks a strong pass forward to Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.54
Copain Franken flicks a high pass forward. Rick De Goey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rick De Goey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda get the second half underway!
47.55
Erik van der Wal makes a probing pass to Matt Byrne. Matt Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Caluwé controls it well on his chest. Antoine Caluwé finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.37
Antoine Caluwé hacks Oscar Van Fessem from behind! Antoine Caluwé is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Van Fessem runs off the knock.
51.07
Christopher Van Ankeren plays the ball forward to Rafael Hermans. Rafael Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.44
Erik van der Wal sees a break and surges forward. Erik van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
54.47
Christopher Van Ankeren makes a probing pass to Rafael Hermans. Rafael Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig plays a one-two with Martin Polheim and advances towards the goal... Leon Ditewig tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
59.16
Romero P. Duran darts forward. Romero P. Duran whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Oscar Van Fessem. That should have been a goal!
66.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregory Francois plays the ball forward to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christopher Van Ankeren.
69.41
Gregory Francois hits a low pass to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.54
Matt Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Iwan Kuyt had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
75.56
Gregory Francois darts forward. Gregory Francois shoots from distance. Nick Doomernik gets down and covers it.
77.02
Geoffrey Molendijk flicks a high ball forward to Rick De Goey who takes it down. Rick De Goey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Nick Doomernik as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
78.27
Geoffrey Molendijk takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gregory Francois muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
79.20
Geoffrey Molendijk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Geoffrey Molendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
81.34
Martin Polheim catches Oscar Van Fessem on the ankles. Martin Polheim is shown the yellow card! Oscar Van Fessem carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
32.4%
39.4%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Ditewig of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
1. | Iwan Kuyt (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Oscar Van Fessem (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Harvey Goulooze (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Shota De Romijn (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Graham Ince (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Copain Franken (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Gregory Francois (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Geoffrey Molendijk (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Ellery Evers (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Emanuele Ballarin (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Rick De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Jeffrey de Koning (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Abdeliah Camadini (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Jochem de Graaf (MID) | 0 |
1. | Nick Doomernik (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Christopher Van Ankeren (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Erik van der Wal (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Stefano Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Bart Hesp (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Matt Byrne (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Rafael Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Romero P. Duran (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Leon Ditewig (ATT) | ![]() | 10 |
10. | Antoine Caluwé (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Martin Polheim (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Donny Verberne (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Robert Lodewijks (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Marco van Dam (DEF) | 0 |