Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 18,614 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
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 SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Houttuin.
0.00
SC Heerenveen start the match!
2.03
Moritz Welter kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Simon Kneissl is offside!
4.32
Rodney Sier flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Welter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Welter advances with the ball. Moritz Welter plays a one-two with Piet Van Der Vegt and advances towards the goal... Dale Fletcher catches Moritz Welter on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
4.32
The referee points to the spot..
5.28
Piet Van Der Vegt takes a slow run up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.31
Rodney Sier barges into Nabil Zijm. Rodney Sier is shown the yellow card! Nabil Zijm runs off the knock.
8.19
Moritz Welter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Moritz Welter plays a one-two with Ivar van Vliet and advances towards the goal... Moritz Welter strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.12
Alexandre Santos flicks a high pass forward to Marino Van Der Meyde who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Marino Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Simon Kneissl provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.23
Alfons Marbus knocks the ball forward to Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
18.31
Colin Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Jack Grim. Jack Grim shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
22.33
Dale Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs Cairo. Tomˆs Cairo makes a simple pass to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Corrado Bonazzoli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.38
Alfons Marbus receives the ball from a throw-in from Max Dal Canto. Alfons Marbus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm plays a one-two with Jack Grim and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Nabil Zijm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Martin Elzinga's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.42
Marc Bakker takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alexandre Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.01
Tomˆs Cairo threads a neat ball through to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Sergio Krijgsman threads the ball through to Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Grim. Jack Grim makes a great pass forward. Tomˆs Cairo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
48.44
Marc Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Corrado Bonazzoli manages to keep it out.
53.56
Rodney Sier hacks Alfons Marbus from behind! Rodney Sier is warned by the referee! Alfons Marbus stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.08
Dale Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Jack Grim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jack Grim whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Corrado Bonazzoli easily picks it out of the air!
57.08
Showing composure, Alfons Marbus plays the ball forward to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto tries a spectacular long range effort but Corrado Bonazzoli is on top of it.
60.59
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romero P. Gainza replacing Piet Van Der Vegt .
65.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Krijgsman plays the ball forward to Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Grim. Jack Grim muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.59
Rodney Sier hacks Jack Grim from behind! The referee brings Rodney Sier to one side and gives him another warning! Jack Grim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Naysmith plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Cairo. Tomˆs Cairo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.34
Alfons Marbus sees Jack Grim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Grim tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Corrado Bonazzoli.
79.25
Marc Bakker hits a low pass to Jack Grim. Jack Grim tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.13
Donny de Groot barges into Colin Naysmith. The referee calls over Donny de Groot and shows him a yellow card! Colin Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.13
SC Heerenveen are dictating the run of play here today.
89.35
Martin Elzinga knocks the ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Flavio Capone provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Jobson smothers it!
90.00
Jack Grim kicks a strong pass forward to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
37.1%
42.9%
20%
Scorers
Simon Kneissl 12 | Max Dal Canto 22 Jack Grim 65 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Grim of SC Heerenveen |
Match Ratings
1. | Corrado Bonazzoli (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Donny de Groot (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
3. | Alexandre Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Rodney Sier (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Martin Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Marino Van Der Meyde (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Moritz Welter (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Flavio Capone (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Ivar van Vliet (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Simon Kneissl (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Piet Van Der Vegt (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Nelson Hesp (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Alex McNeill (MID) | 6 |
1. | Carl Jobson (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sergio Krijgsman (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Dale Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Tomˆs Cairo (MID) | 7 | |
6. | Alfons Marbus (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Marc Bakker (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Colin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Max Dal Canto (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Jack Grim (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Nabil Zijm (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Corrado Liverani (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Ousmane Aubanel (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Ruud Beukenkamp (ATT) | 0 |