Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Alex SamsonAlex Samson Stewart Anderson Stewart Anderson
Ihor MalskyyI. Malskyy83
G
1
G
71Stephen GemmillS. Gemmill
Lomano BellamyL. Bellamy75
D
2captain
D
65Jonathan GreavesJ. Greaves
Andriy LytvynchukA. Lytvynchuk79
D
3
D
64Henry GodberH. Godber
Johnny De BoerJ. De Boer76
D
4
D
63Ivan SinclairI. Sinclair
Manuele CoralloM. Corallo77
D
5
M
69Tim GodberT. Godber
Simon BridgeS. Bridge86
M
6
M
70Kemal DrydenK. Dryden
Guillermo LeonG. Leon86
M
7
M
60Adam RobinsonA. Robinson
Craig BouldC. Bould81
M
8
M
67Titus BestT. Best
Ronnie Van Der SleenR. Van Der Sleen78
A
9
A
65Jonathan WetherallJ. Wetherall
Louis TouzaniL. Touzani81
A
10
A
62Brian BlakeB. Blake
Ted HuardT. Huard84
A
captain11
A
63Tim BallT. Ball
 
Romain AnolfoR. Anolfo76
D
12
D
59David RobsonD. Robson
Oleg MurphyO. Murphy83
M
13
M
57Chris WatersC. Waters
Alun DichioA. Dichio78
A
14
A
59Ronnie WatsonR. Watson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play Tottenham Hotspur in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
VVV Venlo start the match!
2.17
Jonathan Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Adam Robinson who takes it down. Adam Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Bellamy.
4.37
Guillermo Leon makes a probing pass to Ted Huard. Ted Huard runs straight at the defence! Ted Huard takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
8.49
Adam Robinson sees Jonathan Wetherall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ihor Malskyy who gathers it comfortably.
9.13
Lomano Bellamy plays the ball forward to Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Touzani but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.19
Guillermo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Adam Robinson. Guillermo Leon is shown the yellow card! Adam Robinson stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.38
Johnny De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Ted Huard controls it well on his chest. Ted Huard whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
18.04
Simon Bridge makes a probing pass to Ted Huard. Ted Huard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ronnie Van Der Sleen through on goal. Ronnie Van Der Sleen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
21.13
Simon Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Leon shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
26.58
Titus Best makes an attacking run forward. Titus Best knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Wetherall. Jonathan Wetherall makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
27.52
Andriy Lytvynchuk threads a neat ball through to Manuele Corallo. Manuele Corallo threads a neat ball through to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.05
Without breaking stride, Johnny De Boer plays the ball forward to Manuele Corallo. Manuele Corallo flicks a high pass forward. Louis Touzani controls it well on his chest. Louis Touzani puts a great ball through but Ted Huard is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
34.30
Manuele Corallo chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Sleen controls it well on his chest. Ronnie Van Der Sleen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.49
Jonathan Wetherall takes it forward alone. Jonathan Wetherall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Bellamy.
40.36
Johnny De Boer hits a low pass to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen threads a neat ball through to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani lofts in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Ivan Sinclair's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.19
It's a corner kick. Craig Bould loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stephen Gemmill punches the ball out of the danger area!
42.13
Craig Bould makes a probing pass to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani lofts in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Simon Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Leon edges inside the box! Guillermo Leon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephen Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
48.43
Henry Godber flicks a high pass forward. Adam Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Robinson makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
49.25
Andriy Lytvynchuk flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Sleen collects the pass. Ronnie Van Der Sleen hits a low pass to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bridge but he's offside!
51.55
Adam Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Ball. Tim Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Wetherall but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.10
Ronnie Van Der Sleen hacks Titus Best from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.08
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with David Robson replacing Jonathan Wetherall .
61.15
Andriy Lytvynchuk passes the ball forward to Lomano Bellamy. Lomano Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Ted Huard. Ted Huard threads the ball through to Simon Bridge but he's offside!
63.25
Johnny De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Bridge. Simon Bridge hits a low pass to Ted Huard. Ted Huard plays a one-two with Ronnie Van Der Sleen and advances towards the goal... Ted Huard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.58
From the throw-in, Tim Godber picks out Titus Best. Titus Best runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuele Corallo.
67.46
Johnny De Boer hacks Brian Blake from behind! The referee calls over Johnny De Boer and shows him a yellow card! Brian Blake runs off the knock.
69.23
Jonathan Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Tim Godber who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Tim Godber picks a pass forward to David Robson. David Robson shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
71.17
Henry Godber flicks a high pass forward. Tim Godber collects the pass. Tim Godber plays a one-two with David Robson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Tim Godber provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.11
Ronnie Van Der Sleen threads the ball through to Louis Touzani. Louis Touzani plays a quick one-two with Ted Huard and rushes in on goal... Louis Touzani side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Gemmill comfortably smothers it!
78.21
Johnny De Boer threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Bridge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guillermo Leon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
79.36
Ivan Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, David Robson. David Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Blake. With a superhuman jump, Brian Blake connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ihor Malskyy. Excellent save.
81.46
Johnny De Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Bellamy. Lomano Bellamy hits a low pass to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen makes a great pass forward. Ted Huard runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.26
Johnny De Boer clumsily knocks into Jonathan Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Johnny De Boer!! Jonathan Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.13
Simon Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Sleen collects the pass. Ronnie Van Der Sleen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.26
Guillermo Leon flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Sleen who takes it down. Ronnie Van Der Sleen skips past Henry Godber! Ronnie Van Der Sleen shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Kemal Dryden flicks a high pass forward. David Robson controls it well on his chest. David Robson lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
26.1%
44.3%
29.5%

Scorers
Ronnie Van Der Sleen 18
Ted Huard 42, 63
Guillermo Leon 45
Tim Godber 71
Kemal Dryden 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ted Huard of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings
1.Ihor Malskyy (GK)
6
2.Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
6
3.Andriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
6
4.Johnny De Boer (DEF)red card
3
5.Manuele Corallo (DEF)
6
6.Simon Bridge (MID)
7
7.Guillermo Leon (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Craig Bould (MID)
6
9.Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Louis Touzani (ATT)
7
11.Ted Huard (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Romain Anolfo (DEF)
0
13.Oleg Murphy (MID)
0
14.Alun Dichio (ATT)
0

1.Stephen Gemmill (GK)
6
2.Jonathan Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Henry Godber (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Sinclair (DEF)
6
5.Tim Godber (MID)goal scored
7
6.Kemal Dryden (MID)goal scored
7
7.Adam Robinson (MID)
6
8.Titus Best (MID)
6
9.Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
6
10.Brian Blake (ATT)
6
11.Tim Ball (ATT)
6
 
12.David Robson (DEF)
7
13.Chris Waters (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Watson (ATT)
0