Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 9,148 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Van Halst.


0.00
HFC Haarlem kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
Jeremy Kreek plays the ball forward to Ignacio Cales. Ignacio Cales shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.22
Petri Ten Hag controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
Marc Wijker barges into Garry Abidallah. The referee calls over Marc Wijker and warns him to calm down! Garry Abidallah runs off the knock.
22.30
Ignacio Cales makes a simple pass to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.23
Jeremy Kreek knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero plays a one-two with Roberto Grava and advances towards the goal... Oscar Barkero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
26.10
Marc Wijker knocks the ball forward to Antoine Brunswijk. Antoine Brunswijk edges inside the box! Antoine Brunswijk shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Roland Peters had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
30.10
Petri Ten Hag threads the ball through to Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
40.32
Jeremy Kreek flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Gascoigne.
44.57
Petri Ten Hag hacks Alec Inglis from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Orlando Brunel replacing Garry Abidallah. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Jeremy Kreek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Tomˆs van Vliet is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
49.07
Mark Van Der Ree flicks a high pass forward. Andres Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Andres Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Ellery Moens. Ellery Moens beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
51.32
Showing composure, Jermaine Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Mark Van Der Ree. Mark Van Der Ree makes a probing pass to Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Brunswijk. Antoine Brunswijk directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roland Peters with no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
55.30
Djamel Raguel threads a neat ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Tomˆs van Vliet. Excellent save.
57.49
Andres Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Valsesia. Maurizio Valsesia plays a one-two with Marc Wijker and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Maurizio Valsesia provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
59.26
Wilfred Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Barkero who takes it down. Oscar Barkero tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
60.53
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Milan Berck Grot replacing Jeremy Kreek and Tiziano Mazzoli replacing Roberto Grava .
67.29
Mark Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Antoine Brunswijk. Antoine Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Marc Wijker. Marc Wijker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Hulshoff.
71.46
Petri Ten Hag kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Mazzoli. Tiziano Mazzoli hits a low pass to Armin Spengler. Some silky footwork from Armin Spengler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.52
Jermaine Gascoigne threads the ball through to Ellery Moens. Ellery Moens hits a low pass to Antoine Brunswijk. Antoine Brunswijk whips in a cross ball towards Andres Guerrero Lopez. Andres Guerrero Lopez whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.36
Tiziano Mazzoli hacks Brutil van Veen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brutil van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Seeing Petri Ten Hag's run, Marco Hulshoff quickly throws the ball into his path. Petri Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Van Der Ree.
85.28
Petri Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Barkero who takes it down. Oscar Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Grot. Milan Berck Grot finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.07
Mark Van Der Ree catches Orlando Brunel on the ankles. The referee brings Mark Van Der Ree to one side and gives him a warning! Orlando Brunel stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
18.8%
46.4%
34.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antoine Brunswijk of HFC Haarlem

Match Ratings