Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to AZ 67 Alkmaar. A crowd of 19,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AZ 67 Alkmaar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0VVV Venlo start the match!
2.06
0-0Rui Moutinho barges into Martin Elzinga. The referee brings Rui Moutinho to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Elzinga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.53
Rui Moutinho catches Rick Fabrie on the ankles. The referee warns Rui Moutinho again to calm down! Rick Fabrie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.10
0-0Henry Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter knocks in a cross ball towards Hennie Claes. Hennie Claes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Nelson Hesp keeps it out!
8.13
Hennie Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Jaap Van Der Luer. Jaap Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nelson Hesp. Excellent save.
9.58
0-0Hennie Sluiter barges into Martin Elzinga. Hennie Sluiter is given a warning by the referee! Martin Elzinga stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.44
0-0Ruben van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.53
Moritz Welter catches Pablo Molowny on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Welter and warns him to calm down! Pablo Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.43
Ivar Dudilica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar van Vliet. Ivar van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Van Der Weerden. Oscar Van Der Weerden makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
20.08
Alexandre Santos threads the ball through to Eric Bouma. Eric Bouma makes an attacking run forward. Eric Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Ivar van Vliet. Ivar van Vliet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.44
Moritz Welter hits a low pass to Eric Bouma. Eric Bouma shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.16
Rick Fabrie clumsily knocks into Henry Draper. The referee calls over Rick Fabrie and warns him to calm down! Henry Draper runs off the knock.
33.33
Ivar Dudilica clumsily knocks into Hennie Claes. The referee brings Ivar Dudilica to one side and gives him a warning! Hennie Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.39
1-0Ivar Dudilica flicks a high pass forward. Eric Bouma collects the pass. Eric Bouma edges inside the box! Eric Bouma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Alexandre Bento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Hennie Sluiter plays the ball forward to Jaap Van Der Luer. Jaap Van Der Luer knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Draper. Henry Draper directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Nikos Mariana replacing Piet Van Der Vegt and Alex McNeill replacing Oscar Van Der Weerden. AZ 67 Alkmaar appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AZ 67 Alkmaar get the second half underway!
47.20
Jeffrey Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Draper. Henry Draper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Nelson Hesp had no chance!! Goal for AZ 67 Alkmaar!
51.47
Ivar van Vliet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivar van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Welter. Moritz Welter shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moritz Welter!
54.17
Hennie Sluiter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hennie Sluiter finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.41
2-1Jaap Van Der Luer flicks the ball to his team mate, Hennie Claes. Hennie Claes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
57.06
Copain Langerak threads the ball through to Henry Draper. Henry Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.19
2-1VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Romero P. Gainza replacing Eric Bouma .AZ 67 Alkmaar have made 2 substitutions with Ed Mathijssen replacing Hennie Claes and Antoine Van Der Heijden replacing Rui Moutinho .
61.20
2-1With great vision, Moritz Welter plays the ball forward to Ivar Dudilica. Ivar Dudilica skips past Ruben van den Broek! Ivar Dudilica muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ruben van den Broek.
63.05
Danilo Giorgetti receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruben van den Broek. Danilo Giorgetti threads a neat ball through to Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Van Der Heijden controls it well on his chest. Antoine Van Der Heijden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.54
Copain Langerak controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Santos.
69.48
Ruben van den Broek hits a low pass to Henry Draper. Henry Draper flicks a high pass forward. Ed Mathijssen controls it well on his chest. Ed Mathijssen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.30
2-1VVV Venlo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.34
Donny de Groot chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Mariana. Nikos Mariana flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Gainza controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.54
Nikos Mariana catches Jeffrey Waterreus on the ankles. The referee calls over Nikos Mariana and warns him to calm down! Jeffrey Waterreus stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.13
Ruben van den Broek hits a low pass to Hennie Sluiter. Hennie Sluiter makes a probing pass to Jaap Van Der Luer. Jaap Van Der Luer runs straight at the defence! Jaap Van Der Luer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
89.54
Jaap Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Hennie Sluiter who brings the ball under control. Hennie Sluiter shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Hennie Sluiter threads a neat ball through to Copain Langerak. Copain Langerak whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Van Der Heijden. With a superhuman jump, Antoine Van Der Heijden connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.3%
67.7%
Play Area
33.8%
44.6%
21.5%
Scorers
| Eric Bouma 40 Moritz Welter 51 | Henry Draper 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Bouma of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nelson Hesp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Donny de Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rick Fabrie (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Alexandre Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moritz Welter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Ivar Dudilica (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivar van Vliet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oscar Van Der Weerden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Piet Van Der Vegt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eric Bouma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nikos Mariana (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danilo Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben van den Broek (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pablo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hennie Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hennie Sluiter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jaap Van Der Luer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Copain Langerak (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Henry Draper (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jeffrey Waterreus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antoine Van Der Heijden (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ed Mathijssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bjšrn Hoekstra (MID) | 0 | |