Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to FC Oss. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Lozano.


0.00
FC Oss kick off!
2.23
Fabio Larrieu flicks a high ball forward to Bill Sturridge who takes it down. Bill Sturridge plays a one-two with Victor Steijn and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bill Sturridge provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Alfons van Veen had no chance!! Goal for MVV!
6.53
Omer McManaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Steijn. Victor Steijn makes a probing pass between the defence to Glenn Piket. Glenn Piket strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Alfons van Veen gets down and covers it.
8.34
Omer McManaman sees Glenn Piket in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Glenn Piket knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Human.
9.28
Omer McManaman threads the ball through to Glenn Piket. Glenn Piket shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
12.27
Olaf Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Dave Engelaar collects the pass. Dave Engelaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.21
Fabio Larrieu hits a low pass to Victor Steijn. Victor Steijn tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Alfons van Veen.
16.16
Eduardo Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Romano Franken. Romano Franken controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.29
Pascal Riverola hits a low pass to Victor de Koning. Victor de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Dave Engelaar controls it well on his chest. Dave Engelaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.55
Dave Engelaar decides to run forward with the ball. Dave Engelaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Franken but the linesman indicates offside!
24.12
Olaf Mentink hoofs the ball up the pitch. Bill Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.22
Marino Schaap flicks a high ball forward to Victor de Koning who takes it down. Victor de Koning shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.15
Roberto Condé breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Condé plays the ball forward to Glenn Piket. Glenn Piket shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
34.18
Youl Alidor Borios flicks a high ball forward to Marino Schaap who takes it down. Marino Schaap knocks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Heesakkers. Olaf Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.11
Victor Steijn flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glenn Piket but the linesman indicates offside!
39.54
Eduardo Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Romano Franken who brings the ball under control. Romano Franken makes a great pass forward. Jaime Pinto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.25
Olaf Mentink knocks the ball forward to Victor Steijn. With some swift thinking, Victor Steijn plays the ball forward to Glenn Piket. Glenn Piket whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.30
Youl Alidor Borios sees space and advances. Youl Alidor Borios surges forward with the ball. Youl Alidor Borios knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer McManaman.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Oss players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and MVV get the second half underway!
54.14
Olaf Mentink flicks a high pass forward. Omer McManaman controls it well on his chest. Omer McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Glenn Piket. Glenn Piket powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alfons van Veen!
57.22
Manuel Quaresma runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.17
MVV have made a substitution with Adilson Knopper replacing Glenn Piket .
63.00
Marino Schaap passes the ball forward to Romano Franken. Romano Franken lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Engelaar. Dave Engelaar shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
66.19
Marino Schaap clumsily knocks into Bill Sturridge. Marino Schaap is shown the yellow card! Bill Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.36
Olaf Mentink knocks the ball forward to Fabio Larrieu. Fabio Larrieu flicks a high pass forward. Omer McManaman controls it well on his chest. Omer McManaman shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alfons van Veen. Excellent save.
77.36
FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Theo Schoenmakers replacing Jaime Pinto and Colin White replacing Victor de Koning .
78.37
Olaf Mentink chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Steijn. Victor Steijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.36
Manuel Quaresma barges into Youl Alidor Borios. The referee brings Manuel Quaresma to one side and gives him a warning! Youl Alidor Borios gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.44
Stefan Hesp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Sturridge. Bill Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Bill Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alfons van Veen manages to keep it out.
87.57
Olaf Heesakkers makes a simple pass to Colin White. Colin White plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Engelaar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Teddy Kerr. What a save!
90.00
Bill Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Adilson Knopper. Adilson Knopper shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Sturridge of MVV

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Kerr (GK)
6
2.Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen (DEF)
6
3.Olaf Mentink (DEF)
7
4.Stefan Hesp (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Condé (DEF)
7
6.Omer McManaman (MID)
7
7.Fabio Larrieu (MID)
6
8.Bill Sturridge (MID)goal scored
9
9.Glenn Piket (ATT)
7
10.Manuel Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Victor Steijn (ATT)
7
 
12.Wes Lumsdon (MID)
0
13.Ferry Janssen (GK)
0
14.Adilson Knopper (MID)
6

1.Alfons van Veen (GK)
8
2.Jack Human (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Diaz (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Riverola (DEF)
6
5.Youl Alidor Borios (DEF)
7
6.Marino Schaap (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jaime Pinto (MID)
6
8.Olaf Heesakkers (MID)
6
9.Romano Franken (ATT)
6
10.Dave Engelaar (ATT)
6
11.Victor de Koning (ATT)
6
 
12.Menno Gentile (ATT)
0
13.Theo Schoenmakers (ATT)
6
14.Colin White (GK)
6