Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 9,921 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
0.00
0-0Cambuur kick off the first half!
3.49
0-0With a delightful solo run, Roberto Grava stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Grava tries a spectacular long range effort but Juan Velasco is on top of it.
4.27
0-0Garry Abidallah clumsily knocks into Ellery Dudilica. The referee warns Garry Abidallah to calm down! Ellery Dudilica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.47
Olivier Henrot comes in with a late challenge on Ignacio Cales. The referee warns Olivier Henrot to calm down! Ignacio Cales runs off the knock.
8.24
0-0Roberto Pascual passes the ball forward to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.44
0-0Oscar Bogarde clumsily knocks into Oscar Barkero. The referee calls over Oscar Bogarde and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.26
Jeremy Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Barkero controls it well on his chest. Oscar Barkero shoots from distance but Juan Velasco is on top of it.
21.03
Oscar Bogarde flicks a high pass forward. Adilson Lodewijks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adilson Lodewijks flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Ebbinge. Alfons Ebbinge shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
30.54
0-0Olivier Henrot makes a simple pass to Roberto Pascual. Roberto Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Kreek.
36.02
Garry Abidallah barges into Alfons Ebbinge. The referee calls over Garry Abidallah again and warns him to calm down! Alfons Ebbinge runs off the knock.
38.24
Omer Fox makes a simple pass to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
44.48
Adilson Lodewijks makes a probing pass to Roberto Pascual. Roberto Pascual runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Pascual tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
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 Orlando Brunel replacing Garry Abidallah. Cambuur appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
55.29
Djamel Raguel chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.25
Mario Frijters clumsily knocks into Roberto Grava. Mario Frijters is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Grava runs off the knock.
60.53
0-0VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Milan Berck Grot replacing Jeremy Kreek and Tiziano Mazzoli replacing Roberto Grava .
65.17
Ellery Dudilica flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Ebbinge collects the pass. Alfons Ebbinge shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.31
Omer Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Pascual. Roberto Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.24
Roberto Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Olivier Henrot who takes it down. Olivier Henrot threads a neat ball through to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
71.25
Djamel Raguel catches Mario Frijters on the ankles. Djamel Raguel is shown the yellow card! Mario Frijters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.13
Mario Frijters threads the ball through to Olivier Henrot. Olivier Henrot flicks a high pass forward. Omer Fox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Fox tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
78.30
0-0Olivier Henrot makes a probing pass to Omer Fox. Omer Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfons Ebbinge. Alfons Ebbinge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Pascual is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Pascual of Cambuur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roland Peters (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Abidallah (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Ebbinge (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Marco Hulshoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djamel Raguel (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Petri Ten Hag (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ignacio Cales (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Barkero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Grava (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Orlando Brunel (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Milan Berck Grot (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tiziano Mazzoli (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Juan Velasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adilson Lodewijks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tieme Pothuizen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Bogarde (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Olivier Henrot (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Omer Fox (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Pascual (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Edwin Van Halst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alfons Ebbinge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ellery Dudilica (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jordy Yakubu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raimond Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |