Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,371 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.
0.00
0-0Veendam get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Oscar Barkero passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jeremy Kreek is offside!
6.20
0-0Jeremy Kreek makes a simple pass to Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.46
0-0Leon Van Nistelrooy hacks Romano Hosé from behind! The referee warns Leon Van Nistelrooy to calm down! Romano Hosé runs off the knock.
9.46
0-0Free kick to VVV Venlo just outside the area...
10.03
Oscar Barkero calmly steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
12.42
1-0Leon Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Milan Berck Grot has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.57
Jakob Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk plays the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk connects with a diving header. The keeper, Milan Berck Grot, sees it late!! Goal for Veendam!
20.57
2-0Jeroen Schulpen kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek decides to run forward with the ball. Jeremy Kreek whips in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.21
Jeroen Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Kreek. Without breaking stride, Jeremy Kreek plays the ball forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.22
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.46
2-0With some swift thinking, John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.05
Jamal De Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler shoots from 25 yards but Allan Poulard reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.31
Leon Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen plays the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.08
Piet Van Vossen knocks the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk shoots from long range but somehow Milan Berck Grot manages to keep it out.
45.00
Jeremy Kreek threads the ball through to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Moreno Banchelli replacing Garry Abidallah.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.39
3-0Mario Veldman barges into Jakob Witte. The referee calls over Mario Veldman and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Charles laces a through ball forward to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk skips past Jeroen Schulpen! Leon Dirk shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
51.35
Ferry Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish collects the pass. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Milan Berck Grot manages to keep it out.
55.02
Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler passes the ball forward but Romano Hosé is offside!
60.43
3-0VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Sander Vos replacing Romano Hosé .
61.49
Seeing a gap ahead, John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard knocks the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Milan Berck Grot.
62.48
Piet Van Vossen takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.22
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Bonera collects the pass. Giuliano Bonera makes a simple pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Moreno Banchelli clumsily knocks into Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
67.02
Giuliano Bonera flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Vossen who takes it down. Piet Van Vossen whips in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
72.09
Mario Veldman kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero makes a great pass forward. Petri Ten Hag runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.15
Jakob Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen skips past Djamel Raguel! Piet Van Vossen rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
83.34
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Vossen collects the pass. Piet Van Vossen lofts in a cross ball towards Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.17
Petri Ten Hag passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%
Scorers
| Ferry Van Wonderen 12 Leon Dirk 17, 34, 67 Said Rijkaard 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Dirk of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Allan Poulard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuliano Bonera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Van Wonderen (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Jakob Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Said Rijkaard (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | John Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Piet Van Vossen (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Leon Dirk (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sebastian Schumacher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bogdan Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bryan Senden (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamal De Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Barkero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yuri Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sander Vos (GK) | 6 | |