Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Fortuna Sittard in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Maier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Maier.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off!
3.21
0-0Robin Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Hennie De Jong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hennie De Jong makes a probing pass to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Abidallah.
4.08
Jeremy Kreek flicks a high pass forward. Rody Kortland comfortably collects the pass. Rody Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cor Van Steenveldt.
6.17
Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Rody Kortland. Rody Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Houtman.
10.14
0-0Patrick Kreek comes in with a late challenge on Mario Veldman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Veldman stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.46
0-1Robin Houtman plays the ball forward to Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten flicks the ball to his team mate, David Huizingh. David Huizingh knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Milan Berck Grot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.32
Armin Spengler clumsily knocks into Cor Van Steenveldt. The referee calls over Armin Spengler and shows him a yellow card! Cor Van Steenveldt runs off the knock.
21.54
0-1Gregoor Korsten chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Davids. Christopher Davids shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.01
Jamal De Visser flicks a high pass forward. Romano Hosé controls it well on his chest. Romano Hosé knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
26.35
Garry Abidallah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Schulpen. Jeroen Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Rody Kortland collects the pass. Rody Kortland cuts inside the box! Rody Kortland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.55
Christopher Davids runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christopher Davids controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.33
Showing composure, Robin Houtman picks a pass forward to Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong threads a neat ball through to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek lofts in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.36
Jeremy Kreek chips the ball to his team mate, Rody Kortland. Rody Kortland shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.15
David Huizingh decides to run forward with the ball. David Huizingh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Schulpen.
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 Moreno Banchelli replacing Garry Abidallah. Fortuna Sittard appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.37
0-1Christopher Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Davids who brings the ball neatly under control. Christopher Davids kicks a strong pass forward to David Huizingh but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.57
0-1Menno Alberda passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Huizingh. David Huizingh lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek makes a deft header. Milan Berck Grot manages to gather it.
55.30
Moreno Banchelli makes a probing pass to Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag sees Romano Hosé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Hosé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Paauwe who gathers it comfortably.
57.23
Christopher Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Hennie De Jong. Hennie De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
60.00
0-1VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Sander Vos replacing Rody Kortland .
63.08
Mario Veldman threads a neat ball through to Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.16
Gregoor Korsten kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Knol. Steve Knol flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Kreek who takes it down. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Milan Berck Grot who gathers it comfortably.
72.20
With vision, Sander Vos plays the ball forward to Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
73.33
Christopher Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Djamel Raguel plays the ball forward to Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Petri Ten Hag. With a superhuman jump, Petri Ten Hag connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.53
Mitchel Van Barneveld sees Steve Knol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Knol flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Korsten controls it well on his chest. Gregoor Korsten shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.52
Robin Houtman clumsily knocks into Petri Ten Hag. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Petri Ten Hag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.42
David Huizingh hits a low pass to Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards David Huizingh. David Huizingh directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Robin Houtman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Korsten. Gregoor Korsten threads the ball through to David Huizingh. David Huizingh whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Kreek. Patrick Kreek makes a deft header. It's there!! Milan Berck Grot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
28.6%
45.1%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gregoor Korsten of Fortuna Sittard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Milan Berck Grot (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeroen Schulpen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djamel Raguel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Petri Ten Hag (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jamal De Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Armin Spengler (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rody Kortland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yuri Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sander Vos (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Purrel Paauwe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mitchel Van Barneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robin Houtman (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Cor Van Steenveldt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Menno Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Knol (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christopher Davids (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gregoor Korsten (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Hennie De Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Patrick Kreek (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Huizingh (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Ivar Hupkes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Bishop (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Desailly (MID) | 0 | |