Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     PEC ZwollePEC Zwolle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harald BesselinkH. Besselink65
G
captain1captain
G
67Harris HendriksH. Hendriks
Fabrizio DicaraF. Dicara66
D
2
D
71Sergio KarelseS. Karelse
Humphrey FrankenH. Franken65
D
3
D
65Steffen WielandS. Wieland
Alfred BrunelA. Brunel55
D
4
D
51Younes BagayokoY. Bagayoko
Ernest CairoE. Cairo67
M
5
D
49Billy WoltersB. Wolters
Menno RobbenM. Robben62
M
6
M
67Harris HuibertsH. Huiberts
Ted SitrukT. Sitruk56
M
7
M
63Tieme EbbingeT. Ebbinge
Roy BabangidaR. Babangida42
M
8
M
58ƒtienne Hammingƒ. Hamming
Egbert HoflandE. Hofland70
A
9
A
74Ivar GentenaarI. Gentenaar
Erik Van Der GunE. Van Der Gun59
A
10
A
71Ernest JochemsenE. Jochemsen
Silvain HoogendorpS. Hoogendorp57
A
11
A
63Henry de HaanH. de Haan
 
Joos DijkstraJ. Dijkstra60
G
12
G
63Wout DijkhuizenW. Dijkhuizen
Daniel FonsecaD. Fonseca51
D
13
A
63Danny SmithD. Smith
Johan BesselinkJ. Besselink51
D
14
A
60Pier Giovanni GiampaoloP. Giampaolo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 9,844 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while PEC Zwolle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Versteeg.


0.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle kick off!
2.31
Menno Robben laces a through ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harris Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
3.57
Menno Robben knocks the ball forward to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
8.45
Menno Robben sees Erik Van Der Gun in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Van Der Gun sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.00
Humphrey Franken hacks Henry de Haan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry de Haan runs off the knock.
15.46
Harris Huiberts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Harris Huiberts plays a one-two with Henry de Haan and advances towards the goal... Harris Huiberts takes a shot at goal. Harald Besselink is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.41
Younes Bagayoko hits a low pass to Harris Huiberts. Harris Huiberts flicks a high ball forward to Ivar Gentenaar who takes it down. Ivar Gentenaar shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Harald Besselink. Excellent save.
30.41
Tieme Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry de Haan. Henry de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Gentenaar. Ivar Gentenaar heads the ball goalwards. Ivar Gentenaar scores for PEC Zwolle!!
34.28
Menno Robben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland puts a great ball through. Erik Van Der Gun runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.22
With great vision, Ernest Cairo plays the ball forward to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.16
Alfred Brunel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Robben. Showing composure, Menno Robben plays the ball forward to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.57
Ted Sitruk kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.51
Harris Huiberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernest Jochemsen. Ernest Jochemsen shoots from 25 yards. Harald Besselink gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. PEC Zwolle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
47.33
Billy Wolters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tieme Ebbinge. Tieme Ebbinge threads the ball through to Henry de Haan. Henry de Haan shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.38
Ted Sitruk flicks a high pass forward. Egbert Hofland collects the pass. Egbert Hofland whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.07
With imagination, Humphrey Franken picks a pass forward to Menno Robben. Showing composure, Menno Robben plays the ball forward to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.13
From the throw-in, Ted Sitruk picks out Roy Babangida. Roy Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Hofland who takes it down. Egbert Hofland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Wolters.
57.42
Harris Huiberts makes a probing pass to Henry de Haan. Henry de Haan plays a one-two with Ernest Jochemsen and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Henry de Haan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Harald Besselink.
61.23
Steffen Wieland decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Wieland passes the ball forward to Henry de Haan. Henry de Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Gentenaar. Ivar Gentenaar whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Harald Besselink had no chance!! Goal for PEC Zwolle!
66.12
Billy Wolters flicks a high pass forward. ƒtienne Hamming controls it well on his chest. ƒtienne Hamming makes an attacking run forward. ƒtienne Hamming shoots from 25 yards. Harald Besselink gets down and covers it.
69.59
Roy Babangida knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harris Hendriks with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
72.12
Harris Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Jochemsen collects the pass. Ernest Jochemsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.57
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Johan Besselink replacing Silvain Hoogendorp .
79.31
ƒtienne Hamming threads a neat ball through to Ernest Jochemsen. Ernest Jochemsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.52
Tieme Ebbinge threads a neat ball through to Ernest Jochemsen. Ernest Jochemsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.02
Ernest Cairo makes a simple pass to Johan Besselink. Johan Besselink shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
84.56
Menno Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland advances inside the box! Egbert Hofland rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Harris Hendriks!
89.51
Tieme Ebbinge surges forward with the ball. Tieme Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Henry de Haan. Henry de Haan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

PEC Zwolle
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Egbert Hofland 70
Harris Huiberts 15
Ivar Gentenaar 30, 61
Henry de Haan 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry de Haan of PEC Zwolle

Match Ratings