Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,161 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Ivo Van Der Meer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Ivo Van Der Meer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
6.46
0-0Jeremy Kreek sees Armin Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.52
0-0Petri Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.24
Said Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.42
0-0Romano Hosé clumsily knocks into Johan Pienaar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johan Pienaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.21
Johan Pienaar clumsily knocks into Petri Ten Hag. Johan Pienaar is shown the yellow card! Petri Ten Hag runs off the knock.
36.21
0-0Free kick to VVV Venlo just outside the area...
37.10
Oscar Barkero slowly runs up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Moreno Banchelli replacing Garry Abidallah.
45.00
VVV Venlo start the second half!
47.40
0-1With imagination, Djamel Raguel laces a through ball forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Steven Roorda had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
51.21
0-1Martin Klein changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Klein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening but the linesman indicates offside!
54.07
0-1Martin Klein darts forward. Martin Klein controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tijani Karnebeek through on goal. Tijani Karnebeek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Milan Berck Grot!
59.59
Marchanno De Windt sees Ferry Hansma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Ferry Hansma stretches the opposition's defence. Ferry Hansma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.24
0-1VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Sander Vos replacing Romano Hosé .
67.26
Said Monteiro makes a probing pass to Kevin Allach. Kevin Allach kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Allach. Kevin Allach makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
72.57
Jeroen Schulpen hits a low pass to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Steven Roorda.
74.15
Corner kick to VVV Venlo. Djamel Raguel plays it short to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.42
Alfred Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma sees Martin Klein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
84.44
Djamel Raguel passes the ball forward to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
87.57
With imagination, Djamel Raguel laces a through ball forward to Sander Vos. Sander Vos makes a probing pass to Armin Spengler but he's offside!
90.00
Martin Klein plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Milan Berck Grot who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
28.1%
45.3%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Petri Ten Hag of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steven Roorda (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marchanno De Windt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfred Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Danny Wijngaarden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Said Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Klein (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Allach (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eoin Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tijani Karnebeek (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Besselink (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Petri Ten Hag (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jamal De Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Barkero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yuri Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sander Vos (GK) | 6 | |