Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albrecht DörnerA. Dörner61
G
1captain
G
65Harald BesselinkH. Besselink
Simon SchäferS. Schäfer59
D
2
D
66Fabrizio DicaraF. Dicara
Eric CorstanjeE. Corstanje58
D
captain3
D
65Humphrey FrankenH. Franken
Robin VercammenR. Vercammen52
D
4
D
55Alfred BrunelA. Brunel
Frank BisselingF. Bisseling52
D
5
M
67Ernest CairoE. Cairo
Milan Berck SchultzM. Schultz72
M
6
M
62Menno RobbenM. Robben
Gerhard MorlockG. Morlock67
M
7
M
42Roy BabangidaR. Babangida
Francisco SanzF. Sanz66
M
8
M
41Mario SteijnM. Steijn
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn57
A
9
A
70Egbert HoflandE. Hofland
Hennie LandzaatH. Landzaat54
A
10
A
59Erik Van Der GunE. Van Der Gun
Chris HitchcockC. Hitchcock52
A
11
A
57Silvain HoogendorpS. Hoogendorp
 
Theo SedoukiT. Sedouki62
M
12
G
60Joos DijkstraJ. Dijkstra
Aron JacobsA. Jacobs58
M
13
D
51Daniel FonsecaD. Fonseca
Jos MoulijnJ. Moulijn55
M
14
D
51Johan BesselinkJ. Besselink

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,953 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Roest.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
4.18
Ernest Cairo darts forward. Ernest Cairo whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
8.30
Simon Schäfer receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Corstanje. Simon Schäfer advances with the ball. Simon Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.20
Frank Bisseling flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck Schultz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Milan Berck Schultz flicks a high pass forward to Hennie Landzaat who brings the ball under control. Hennie Landzaat shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vitesse Arnhem are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.25
Milan Berck Schultz threads a neat ball through to Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrizio Dicara.
20.55
Milan Berck Schultz knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.06
Alfred Brunel threads the ball through to Roy Babangida. Roy Babangida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Albrecht Dörner. Excellent save.
24.31
Ernest Cairo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.56
Fabrizio Dicara threads the ball through to Mario Steijn. Mario Steijn chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
27.17
Milan Berck Schultz darts forward. Milan Berck Schultz lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Fabrizio Dicara is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
28.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Ernest Cairo plays the ball forward to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Bisseling.
38.40
Francisco Sanz makes a probing pass to Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
39.37
Francisco Sanz threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.04
Mario Steijn flicks a high pass forward to Egbert Hofland who brings the ball under control. Egbert Hofland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Dörner manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Fabrizio Dicara kicks a strong pass forward to Ernest Cairo. Ernest Cairo flicks a high ball forward to Silvain Hoogendorp who takes it down. Silvain Hoogendorp knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Aron Jacobs replacing Gerhard Morlock. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.11
Milan Berck Schultz threads a neat ball through to Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.04
Roy Babangida knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Der Gun. Erik Van Der Gun sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.32
Milan Berck Schultz makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.38
Francisco Sanz sees Hennie Landzaat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hennie Landzaat shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
60.46
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Jos Moulijn replacing Chris Hitchcock .
65.39
Roy Babangida plays the ball forward to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.11
Aron Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Hennie Landzaat controls it well on his chest. Hennie Landzaat shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Harald Besselink!
67.17
Fabrizio Dicara flicks a high pass forward. Menno Robben holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Menno Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Hoogendorp. Silvain Hoogendorp shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Albrecht Dörner!
69.51
Francisco Sanz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Sanz shoots from 25 yards. Harald Besselink gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
75.20
Erik Van Der Gun comes in with a late challenge on Simon Schäfer. The referee brings Erik Van Der Gun to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Schäfer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.18
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Theo Sedouki replacing Robin Vercammen .VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Johan Besselink replacing Silvain Hoogendorp .
78.23
Roy Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Erik Van Der Gun who takes it down. Erik Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Dörner who gathers it comfortably.
81.51
Alfred Brunel sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Brunel passes the ball forward to Egbert Hofland. Egbert Hofland shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

VVV Venlo
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernest Cairo of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings