Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,041 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both De Graafschap Doetinchem and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both De Graafschap Doetinchem and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with De Graafschap Doetinchem kicking off!
4.34
0-0Ahmed Volmer surges forward with the ball. Ahmed Volmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.03
0-0Arnold Splinter kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry Wapenaar. Ferry Wapenaar goes all the way! Ferry Wapenaar shoots from just inside the box but somehow Henry Pienaar manages to keep it out.
21.49
Ramon Schultz kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Winter. Joost Winter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
28.42
Jimmy Claes passes the ball forward to Victor Bosschaart. Victor Bosschaart makes a probing pass to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garcia Duque Di Natale.
30.33
Victor Bosschaart flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge goes all the way! Nikos Ebbinge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rick Hoogstrate!
34.27
Gavin Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Zijm.
39.51
1-0Ruben Zijm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Splinter. Arnold Splinter passes the ball forward to Ferry Wapenaar. Ferry Wapenaar shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Henry Pienaar had no chance!! Goal for De Graafschap Doetinchem!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
VVV Venlo start the second half!
49.07
Markus Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter shoots from 25 yards but Rick Hoogstrate is on top of it.
57.12
1-0Arnold Splinter hacks Markus Buchwald from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Buchwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Garcia Duque Di Natale chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Schultz. Ramon Schultz kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Winter. Joost Winter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Volmer.
60.28
1-0JŸrgen Piket makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Winter. Joost Winter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.39
Arno Van Hintum sees space and advances. Arno Van Hintum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Henry Pienaar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.03
Victor Bosschaart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.46
Victor Bosschaart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.51
Robert Nijkamp makes a simple pass to Gavin Sullivan. Gavin Sullivan threads the ball through to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge goes all the way! Nikos Ebbinge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rick Hoogstrate easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
29.2%
53.8%
16.9%
Scorers