Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 18,253 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Houttuin.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Houttuin.
0.00
The first half starts with De Graafschap Doetinchem kicking off!
2.47
Iwan Bruins sees a break and surges forward. Iwan Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Gijs Bosschaart. Gijs Bosschaart powers a header at goal. Corrado Bonazzoli manages to gather it effortlessly.
3.30
Andre Klos sees a break and surges forward. Andre Klos threads a neat ball through to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.27
Wahid Fiorese chips the ball to his team mate, Iwan Bruins. Iwan Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
6.44
Donny de Groot brings the ball forward. Donny de Groot makes a probing pass to Moritz Welter. Moritz Welter plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Kneissl and advances towards the goal... Moritz Welter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Jacob Riza reads it well. Fabulous save!
9.37
Cedric Inia chips the ball to his team mate, Wahid Fiorese. Wahid Fiorese makes an attacking run forward. Wahid Fiorese shoots from long range. Solid save from Corrado Bonazzoli.
10.48
Moritz Welter makes a beautiful solo run. Moritz Welter passes the ball forward but Flavio Capone is offside!
18.35
Moritz Welter brings the ball forward. Moritz Welter lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Capone. With a superhuman jump, Flavio Capone connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jacob Riza manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.53
William Bucchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero threads a neat ball through to Iwan Bruins. Iwan Bruins advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Iwan Bruins provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
21.20
Marino Van Der Meyde flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Vegt who takes it down. Piet Van Der Vegt plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Welter and advances towards the goal... Piet Van Der Vegt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Jacob Riza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.59
Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Marino Van Der Meyde chips it out wide. Pablo Caballero jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
26.33
Dries Winter kicks a strong pass forward to Iwan Bruins. Iwan Bruins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.16
With great vision, Rodney Sier plays the ball forward to Donny de Groot. Donny de Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Welter. Moritz Welter hits a low pass to Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jacob Riza. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Nelson Hesp replacing Simon Kneissl and Alex McNeill replacing Ivar van Vliet. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. The De Graafschap Doetinchem players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
48.45
Dries Winter makes a beautiful solo run. Dries Winter knocks the ball forward to Pablo Caballero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.52
Moritz Welter threads the ball through to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.31
William Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Ed Bakkati controls it well on his chest. Ed Bakkati passes the ball forward to Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.19
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romero P. Gainza replacing Piet Van Der Vegt .
61.25
Alexandre Santos makes a simple pass to Moritz Welter. Without breaking stride, Moritz Welter plays the ball forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jacob Riza manages to gather it.
65.16
Cedric Inia knocks the ball forward to Wahid Fiorese. Wahid Fiorese chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero plays a scrappy one-two with Iwan Bruins and advances towards the goal... Pablo Caballero shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from Corrado Bonazzoli. What a save!
69.12
Romero P. Gainza barges into Wahid Fiorese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wahid Fiorese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.41
Moritz Welter passes the ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.14
VVV Venlo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.14
Cedric Inia catches Romero P. Gainza on the ankles. Cedric Inia is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.27
Gijs Bosschaart threads a neat ball through to Ed Bakkati. Ed Bakkati runs straight at the defence! Ed Bakkati cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Corrado Bonazzoli manages to gather it.
90.00
Alex McNeill hacks Iwan Bruins from behind! Alex McNeill is shown the yellow card! Iwan Bruins runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marino Van Der Meyde of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
1. | Corrado Bonazzoli (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Donny de Groot (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Alexandre Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Rodney Sier (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Martin Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Marino Van Der Meyde (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Moritz Welter (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Flavio Capone (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Ivar van Vliet (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Simon Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Piet Van Der Vegt (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
13. | Nelson Hesp (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Alex McNeill (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
1. | Jacob Riza (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Michael De Vet (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Andre Klos (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | William Bucchi (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Cedric Inia (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Ed Bakkati (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gijs Bosschaart (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Wahid Fiorese (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Dries Winter (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Iwan Bruins (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Pablo Caballero (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Bogdan Van Der Ree (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Bram Lamey (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Pedro Faria (ATT) | 0 |