Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 18,714 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Go Ahead Eagles kick off and get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Rafael Seedorf chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Guerrero Lopez. Edmundo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
12.10
0-1Orestis Intzidis makes a simple pass to Jaakko Salminen. Jaakko Salminen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.44
0-142.34
Alberto Pirri makes a simple pass to Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ramon Hilgerink!
45.00
Alberto Pirri decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Pirri plays a perfect one-two with Cliff Grot and rushes in on goal... Alberto Pirri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
47.43
0-2Jaakko Salminen hacks Edmundo Guerrero Lopez from behind! The referee calls over Jaakko Salminen and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Guerrero Lopez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.32
0-2Rody Taks makes a simple pass to Tony Van Eijk. Tony Van Eijk whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Gomes. Bruno Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Harvey van der Meer easily smothers it.
55.47
Jaakko Salminen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Patrick Janssen manages to keep it out.
57.33
0-2Rafael Seedorf comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Grot. The referee calls over Rafael Seedorf and warns him to calm down! Cliff Grot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
Jaakko Salminen clumsily knocks into Edmundo Guerrero Lopez. Jaakko Salminen is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Guerrero Lopez is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
65.34
Nico Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Brenny Van De Hor. Brenny Van De Hor shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Patrick Janssen.
77.42
0-2Abubakari Houwing barges into Edmundo Guerrero Lopez. Abubakari Houwing is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
84.12
Jaakko Salminen threads the ball through to Cliff Grot. Cliff Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Ramon Hilgerink. Ramon Hilgerink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Barry Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Karelse. Pius Karelse sees a break and surges forward. Pius Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
34%
49.1%
17%
Scorers
| Ramon Hilgerink 12, 42, 84 |