Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to MVV. A crowd of 7,913 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jack Quansah.


0.00
MVV start the match!
2.16
Humphrey Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward to Michel Polak who brings the ball under control. Michel Polak threads a neat ball through to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
6.04
Maurice Drent knocks the ball forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Olaf Mentink threads a neat ball through to Fabio Larrieu. Fabio Larrieu flicks a high pass forward to Mitchel De Groot who brings the ball under control. Mitchel De Groot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.06
Edmundo Merino makes a simple pass to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena skips past Stefan Hesp! Romano Mokoena strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.42
Michel Polak darts forward. Michel Polak hits a low pass to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Beukering. Humphrey Van Beukering flicks the ball with his head. Teddy Kerr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.10
Michel Polak flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Verlinden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Verlinden shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.31
Dave Shields decides to run forward with the ball. Dave Shields hits a low pass to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden shoots from 20 yards but somehow Teddy Kerr manages to keep it out.
26.12
Olaf Mentink threads a neat ball through to Mitchel De Groot. Mitchel De Groot shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.14
Edmundo Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.02
Vittorio Vignaroli makes a probing pass to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez passes the ball forward to Humphrey Van Beukering. Humphrey Van Beukering shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.30
Michel Polak knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Drent. Maurice Drent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden powers a header at goal but Teddy Kerr is on top of it.
33.39
Michel Polak pushes mid-way up the pitch. Michel Polak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
36.54
FC Den Bosch are in full control of this game.
38.47
Mitchell Matthijs comes in with a late challenge on Glenn Piket. Mitchell Matthijs is given a warning by the referee! Glenn Piket hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.13
Edmundo Merino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Merino shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
With vision, Vittorio Vignaroli plays the ball forward to Mitchell Matthijs. Mitchell Matthijs threads the ball through to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden 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. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch get the second half underway!
47.13
Ivan Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.05
Mitchell Matthijs hits a low pass to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Romano Mokoena controls it well on his chest. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
55.12
FC Den Bosch are in full control of this game.
59.51
Omer McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Larrieu who takes it down. Fabio Larrieu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.27
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Marino Allach replacing Michel Polak .MVV have made a substitution with Adilson Knopper replacing Glenn Piket .
65.03
Maurice Drent knocks the ball forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olaf Mentink.
71.55
Edmundo Merino flicks a high ball forward to Maurice Drent who takes it down. Maurice Drent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.27
Fabio Larrieu catches Romano Mokoena on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romano Mokoena stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.01
Marino Allach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Mokoena. Seeing a gap ahead, Romano Mokoena plays the ball forward to Edmundo Merino. Edmundo Merino whips in a cross ball towards Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Kerr with no chance!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
78.39
Dave Shields runs forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Dave Shields plays the ball forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena runs straight at the defence! Romano Mokoena takes a shot at goal. Romano Mokoena scores for FC Den Bosch!!
81.44
Showing composure, Victor Steijn laces a weighted ball forward to Adilson Knopper. Adilson Knopper skips past Mitchell Matthijs! Adilson Knopper muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.55
Ivan Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Condé.
85.30
Maurice Drent sees Romano Mokoena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Teddy Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
87.14
Dave Shields hits a low pass to Stefan Verlinden. Stefan Verlinden shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
82.8%
17.2%
Play Area
24.1%
46%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romano Mokoena of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings