Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Rene VerhoefRene Verhoef Alex Samson Alex Samson
Piet KorstenP. Korsten73
G
1
G
72Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco
Ted MouretT. Mouret68
D
2
D
71Niccol˜ TorricelliN. Torricelli
Filipe OliveiraF. Oliveira68
D
3
D
70Norman LuzhnyN. Luzhny
Jerome AntunesJ. Antunes71
D
4
D
68Daniel DekkerD. Dekker
Billy MakinB. Makin71
D
5
M
72Seyni PitauS. Pitau
Ioannis VakouftsisI. Vakouftsis77
M
6
M
77Simon BridgeS. Bridge
Jerome van der WalJ. van der Wal76
M
7captain
M
80Dale BarryD. Barry
Nuno FariaN. Faria72
A
8
M
80Craig BouldC. Bould
Enrique RamirezE. Ramirez80
M
captain9
A
74Arnauld MauriceA. Maurice
Gregoor ZuidersmaG. Zuidersma71
A
10
A
77Aloisio VildaA. Vilda
Nick GrimandiN. Grimandi72
A
11
A
91Regi VredeR. Vrede
 
Christopher KellerC. Keller62
D
12
D
65Niccolo KanuN. Kanu
Jonathan RufusJ. Rufus75
M
13
M
67Ivo KorogluI. Koroglu
Noel FormonN. Formon63
A
14
A
69Daniel GilD. Gil

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 19,772 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Sikora.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.16
Billy Makin flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Faria who takes it down. Nuno Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ioannis Vakouftsis!
8.57
Norman Luzhny sees Seyni Pitau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seyni Pitau passes the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.14
Norman Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.55
Filipe Oliveira breaks forward. Filipe Oliveira brings the ball forward. Filipe Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
Seyni Pitau clumsily knocks into Ioannis Vakouftsis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ioannis Vakouftsis stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
Ioannis Vakouftsis knocks the ball forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi rushes past Norman Luzhny! Nick Grimandi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.01
Ioannis Vakouftsis kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Blanco is on top of it.
27.51
Jerome Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal hits a low pass to Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Blanco.
36.54
Ted Mouret hits a low pass to Ioannis Vakouftsis. With a delightful solo run, Ioannis Vakouftsis stretches the opposition's defence. Ioannis Vakouftsis plays a one-two with Jerome van der Wal and advances towards the goal... Daniel Dekker comes in with a late challenge on Ioannis Vakouftsis. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
36.54
The referee points to the spot..
38.17
Enrique Ramirez slowly runs up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
39.36
Norman Luzhny makes a probing pass to Dale Barry. What vision.Dale Barry flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bridge collects the pass. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.34
Norman Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Seyni Pitau collects the pass. Seyni Pitau makes a probing pass to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.13
Jerome van der Wal passes the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gregoor Zuidersma. Some superb footwork from Gregoor Zuidersma provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Leonardo Blanco manages to keep it out.
45.00
Nuno Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi makes a great pass forward. Jerome van der Wal runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the second half underway!
51.48
Filipe Oliveira boots it upfield. Nuno Faria skips past Daniel Dekker! Nuno Faria strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Leonardo Blanco comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.47
Norman Luzhny advances with the ball. With great vision, Norman Luzhny plays the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Bridge but the linesman indicates offside!
54.00
Arnauld Maurice passes the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Korsten who gathers it comfortably.
55.51
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis who takes it down. Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome van der Wal runs straight at the defence! Jerome van der Wal tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Blanco with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
59.56
Jerome Antunes makes a probing pass to Filipe Oliveira. Filipe Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Faria rushes past Norman Luzhny! Nuno Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leonardo Blanco had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
61.56
Feyenoord Rotterdam have made a substitution with Noel Formon replacing Gregoor Zuidersma .VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Daniel Gil replacing Arnauld Maurice .
63.22
Seyni Pitau sees Aloisio Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aloisio Vilda shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.59
Craig Bould threads a neat ball through to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil heads the ball goalwards. Piet Korsten manages to gather it.
67.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.09
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Faria who brings the ball under control. Nuno Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.49
Nuno Faria sees space and advances. Nuno Faria shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.06
Norman Luzhny makes a simple pass to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.49
Dale Barry passes the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Korsten who gathers it comfortably.
84.08
Jerome van der Wal makes a simple pass to Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.55
Simon Bridge sees space and advances. Simon Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Piet Korsten.
89.41
Dale Barry flicks a high pass forward. Norman Luzhny collects the pass. Norman Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Makin.
90.00
Jerome van der Wal kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi threads the ball through into the box. Nuno Faria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

VVV Venlo
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%

Scorers
Ioannis Vakouftsis 2
Enrique Ramirez 15
Jerome van der Wal 56
Nuno Faria 60
Regi Vrede 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Faria of Feyenoord Rotterdam

Match Ratings
1.Piet Korsten (GK)
6
2.Ted Mouret (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
8
4.Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Billy Makin (DEF)
6
6.Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jerome van der Wal (MID)goal scored
8
8.Nuno Faria (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Enrique Ramirez (MID)goal scored
7
10.Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT)
6
11.Nick Grimandi (ATT)
6
 
12.Christopher Keller (DEF)
0
13.Jonathan Rufus (MID)
0
14.Noel Formon (ATT)
6

1.Leonardo Blanco (GK)
7
2.Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF)
6
3.Norman Luzhny (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Dekker (DEF)
6
5.Seyni Pitau (MID)yellow card
6
6.Simon Bridge (MID)
7
7.Dale Barry (MID)
6
8.Craig Bould (MID)
6
9.Arnauld Maurice (ATT)
6
10.Aloisio Vilda (ATT)
6
11.Regi Vrede (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Niccolo Kanu (DEF)
0
13.Ivo Koroglu (MID)
0
14.Daniel Gil (ATT)
6