0.00 0-0

VVV Venlo start the match!

2.50 0-0

Malte Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Jan-Willem Janssen. Jan-Willem Janssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Winter. Fatik Winter lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Melchiot. Marc Melchiot flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Roland Peters as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

4.09 0-0

Marc Melchiot takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. George Schaap side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!

9.56 0-0

Malte Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Fatik Winter. Fatik Winter threads a neat ball through to Marc Melchiot. Marc Melchiot whips in a cross ball towards Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

20.46 0-0

Jean-Pierre Vilda comes in with a late challenge on Petri Ten Hag. The referee brings Jean-Pierre Vilda to one side and gives him a warning! Petri Ten Hag runs off the knock.

22.25 0-1

Malte Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Marc Melchiot. Marc Melchiot gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Roland Peters has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

26.16 0-2

Malte Beckenbauer knocks the ball to his team mate, Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg flicks a high pass forward. Kew Alberda collects the pass. Kew Alberda whips in a cross ball towards George Schaap. George Schaap shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

30.49 0-2

Marco Hulshoff kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Ebbinge. Wilfred Ebbinge knocks the ball forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

32.08 0-2

Wilfred Ebbinge kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Roberto Grava through on goal. Roberto Grava cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

33.20 0-2

Jeremy Kreek takes it forward alone. Jeremy Kreek threads the ball through into the box. Malte Beckenbauer catches Roberto Grava on the ankles. Roberto Grava appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!

34.26 0-2

Ignacio Cales passes the ball forward to Roberto Grava. Roberto Grava knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!

42.33 0-2

Jean-Pierre Vilda sees Kew Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kew Alberda shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Roland Peters.

43.47 0-2

It's a corner kick. George Schaap loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kew Alberda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!

44.09 0-2

Marco Hulshoff flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Raguel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djamel Raguel sees Armin Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Spengler plays a one-two with Oscar Barkero and advances towards the goal... Armin Spengler shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Yuri Fabrie!

45.00 0-2

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 0-2

Go Ahead Eagles kick off the second half!

47.11 0-2

Jeremy Kreek makes a probing pass to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler makes a deft header but is denied by Yuri Fabrie. Excellent save.

49.39 0-2

Jan-Willem Janssen passes the ball forward to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!

51.26 0-2

Jean-Pierre Vilda chips the ball to his team mate, Clarence Scharrenburg. Clarence Scharrenburg plays the ball forward to Kew Alberda. Kew Alberda shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.

54.11 0-2

George Schaap passes the ball forward to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Brunel.

59.24 0-2

George Schaap surges forward with the ball. George Schaap whips in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

60.17 0-2

VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Milan Berck Grot replacing Jeremy Kreek and Tiziano Mazzoli replacing Roberto Grava .

69.15 1-2

Oscar Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

72.21 1-2

Orlando Brunel flicks a high pass forward to Petri Ten Hag who brings the ball under control. Petri Ten Hag makes a beautiful solo run. Petri Ten Hag plays a scrappy one-two with Tiziano Mazzoli and advances towards the goal... Petri Ten Hag muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Davy Stam.

75.32 1-2

Petri Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Barkero who takes it down. Oscar Barkero puts a great ball through. Milan Berck Grot runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

77.19 1-2

Jan-Willem Janssen kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Melchiot. Marc Melchiot flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Roland Peters.

78.58 1-2

It's a corner kick. Jan-Willem Janssen kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Tiziano Mazzoli reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.

79.26 1-2

Ignacio Cales makes a probing pass to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero shoots from long range but it flies just wide!

83.16 1-2

Jean-Pierre Vilda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Schaap. Showing composure, George Schaap laces a through ball forward to Marc Melchiot. Marc Melchiot shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

87.49 1-2

Marco Hulshoff passes the ball forward to Tiziano Mazzoli. Tiziano Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Barkero controls it well on his chest. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Cales. Ignacio Cales finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

89.33 1-2

Clarence Scharrenburg makes a probing pass to Fatik Winter. Fatik Winter flicks a high pass forward to Marc Melchiot who brings the ball under control. Marc Melchiot whips in a cross ball towards Rui Karnebeek. Rui Karnebeek connects with a diving header. Solid save from Roland Peters.

90.00 1-2

Malte Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Scharrenburg collects the pass. Clarence Scharrenburg takes it forward alone. Clarence Scharrenburg rushes past Marco Hulshoff! Clarence Scharrenburg rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Roland Peters. Excellent save.

90.00 1-2

The referee blows the final whistle