Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player James Morrison James Morrison
Corrado BonazzoliC. Bonazzoli68
G
1
G
80Edgar WaterreusE. Waterreus
Donny de GrootD. de Groot61
D
2
D
83Jesper IngessonJ. Ingesson
Alexandre SantosA. Santos50
D
3
D
82Marc LaursenM. Laursen
Rodney SierR. Sier49
D
4
D
82Duilio GutierrezD. Gutierrez
Martin ElzingaM. Elzinga49
D
5
M
101Pius MaesP. Maes
Marino Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde76
M
6
M
88Ellery MulderE. Mulder
Moritz WelterM. Welter73
M
7
M
82Ulrich Van Der SarU. Van Der Sar
Flavio CaponeF. Capone72
A
8
M
92Zbigniew PolZ. Pol
Ivar van VlietI. van Vliet63
A
9
A
84Ken ItoK. Ito
Simon KneisslS. Kneissl63
A
10
A
87Yurtcan BulentY. Bulent
Piet Van Der VegtP. Van Der Vegt63
A
captain11captain
A
89Steinar BragstadS. Bragstad
 
Romero P. GainzaR. Gainza69
M
12
D
81Gregoor NijkampG. Nijkamp
Nelson HespN. Hesp68
G
13
M
87Barry RedekerB. Redeker
Alex McNeillA. McNeill65
M
14
A
83Kofi JacobsK. Jacobs

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Gonzalez.


0.00
VVV Venlo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.50
Moritz Welter comes in with a late challenge on Ken Ito. The referee calls over Moritz Welter and shows him a yellow card! Ken Ito stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.57
Marino Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Edgar Waterreus manages to keep it out.
8.23
Rodney Sier sees Simon Kneissl in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Kneissl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.02
Donny de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Welter. Moritz Welter plays the ball forward to Ivar van Vliet. Ivar van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Flavio Capone but the linesman indicates offside!
16.13
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Ken Ito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ken Ito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Bonazzoli who gathers it comfortably.
18.01
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Steinar Bragstad collects the pass. Steinar Bragstad shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.06
Rodney Sier flicks a high pass forward. Marino Van Der Meyde collects the pass. Marino Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Kneissl. Simon Kneissl shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
21.02
Ulrich Van Der Sar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.45
Ellery Mulder hacks Moritz Welter from behind! Ellery Mulder is warned by the referee! Moritz Welter runs off the knock.
28.25
Moritz Welter comes in with a late challenge on Ellery Mulder. The referee calls over Moritz Welter and warns him to calm down! Ellery Mulder stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.33
Donny de Groot threads the ball through to Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Kneissl but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.28
Ellery Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Steinar Bragstad controls it well on his chest. Steinar Bragstad whips in a cross ball towards Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
36.49
Moritz Welter threads a neat ball through to Ivar van Vliet. Ivar van Vliet tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.49
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward. Pius Maes collects the pass. Pius Maes makes a simple pass to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar skips past Rodney Sier! Ulrich Van Der Sar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corrado Bonazzoli with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
44.23
Pius Maes kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Corrado Bonazzoli smothers it!
45.00
Zbigniew Pol makes a probing pass to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Corrado Bonazzoli manages to keep it out.
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.03
Moritz Welter flicks a high ball forward to Nelson Hesp who takes it down. Nelson Hesp finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.26
Marc Laursen threads the ball through to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Van Der Sar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donny de Groot.
53.52
Rodney Sier kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Van Der Vegt. Piet Van Der Vegt whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone makes a convincing header. Solid save from Edgar Waterreus.
54.12
Ellery Mulder sees space and advances. Ellery Mulder knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Maes. Pius Maes heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Corrado Bonazzoli.
55.54
Corner kick to Feyenoord Rotterdam. Pius Maes plays it short to Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.20
Ulrich Van Der Sar flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Mulder collects the pass. Ellery Mulder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Bonazzoli who gathers it comfortably.
59.31
Martin Elzinga threads a neat ball through to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde threads the ball through to Flavio Capone. Flavio Capone plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Welter and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Flavio Capone provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edgar Waterreus!
60.45
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romero P. Gainza replacing Piet Van Der Vegt .
61.51
Moritz Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.54
Jesper Ingesson chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Yurtcan Bulent holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yurtcan Bulent tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.28
Moritz Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Hesp. Nelson Hesp skips past Marc Laursen! Nelson Hesp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Edgar Waterreus. Excellent save.
73.21
Ellery Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad threads the ball through to Pius Maes but he's offside!
75.32
Zbigniew Pol knocks the ball forward to Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad plays a scrappy one-two with Ellery Mulder and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steinar Bragstad makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Corrado Bonazzoli reads it well. He makes it look easy!
77.52
Ellery Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol whips in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Alexandre Santos clumsily knocks into Yurtcan Bulent. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
79.50
Jesper Ingesson sees a break and surges forward. Jesper Ingesson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Pol but he's offside!
81.59
Donny de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Welter controls it well on his chest. Moritz Welter sees Romero P. Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Gainza makes a probing pass to Alex McNeill but he's offside!
83.12
Donny de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Welter. Without breaking stride, Moritz Welter plays the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill makes a great pass forward. Marino Van Der Meyde runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.47
Jesper Ingesson makes a beautiful solo run. Jesper Ingesson hits a low pass to Ken Ito. Ken Ito knocks in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent makes a convincing header. Corrado Bonazzoli manages to gather it.
85.36
Marino Van Der Meyde barges into Duilio Gutierrez. The referee brings Marino Van Der Meyde to one side and gives him a warning! Duilio Gutierrez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Pius Maes advances with the ball. Pius Maes shoots from distance. Solid save from Corrado Bonazzoli.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

Feyenoord Rotterdam
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%

Scorers
Steinar Bragstad 21
Ulrich Van Der Sar 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ulrich Van Der Sar of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Corrado Bonazzoli (GK)
8
2.Donny de Groot (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Santos (DEF)
6
4.Rodney Sier (DEF)
6
5.Martin Elzinga (DEF)
6
6.Marino Van Der Meyde (MID)
6
7.Moritz Welter (MID)yellow card
6
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)
6
13.Nelson Hesp (GK)
6
14.Alex McNeill (MID)
6

1.Edgar Waterreus (GK)
8
2.Jesper Ingesson (DEF)
8
3.Marc Laursen (DEF)
6
4.Duilio Gutierrez (DEF)
6
5.Pius Maes (MID)
8
6.Ellery Mulder (MID)
7
7.Ulrich Van Der Sar (MID)goal scored
9
8.Zbigniew Pol (MID)
6
9.Ken Ito (ATT)
6
10.Yurtcan Bulent (ATT)
7
11.Steinar Bragstad (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gregoor Nijkamp (DEF)
0
13.Barry Redeker (MID)
0
14.Kofi Jacobs (ATT)
0