Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 9,436 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both VVV Venlo and FC Den Bosch are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both VVV Venlo and FC Den Bosch are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
10.52
0-0Gavin Sullivan advances with the ball. Gavin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.11
Martijn De Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bryan Van Barneveld. Bryan Van Barneveld shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.45
Martijn De Jong chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Heering. Christian Heering shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
38.58
0-0Victor Bosschaart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge whips in a cross ball towards Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter flicks the ball with his head but somehow Nelson Van Ankeren manages to keep it out.
44.31
Ahmed Volmer makes a probing pass to Jo Van Der Meer. Jo Van Der Meer knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge whips in a cross ball towards Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter flicks the ball with his head. Nelson Van Ankeren manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the second half underway!
54.50
0-0Christian Heering catches Frank Van Der Vegt on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Heering and warns him to calm down! Frank Van Der Vegt stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.19
0-1Martijn De Jong passes the ball forward to Bryan Van Barneveld. Bryan Van Barneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Heering. Christian Heering is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.56
Frank Van Der Vegt hacks Geoffrey Van Veen from behind! Frank Van Der Vegt is given a warning by the referee! Geoffrey Van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.32
0-1Gavin Sullivan barges into Ole Rijkaard. Gavin Sullivan is warned by the referee! Ole Rijkaard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.32
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.35
Thijs Knol makes a probing pass to Martijn De Jong. Martijn De Jong knocks the ball forward to Bryan Van Barneveld. Bryan Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Christian Heering. Christian Heering powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.29
0-1Martijn De Jong makes a simple pass to Christian Heering. Christian Heering knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Claes.
73.27
Thijs Knol chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Van Veen. Geoffrey Van Veen knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Heering. Christian Heering finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.55
Frank Van Der Vegt kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Sullivan. Gavin Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.22
Robert Nijkamp makes a probing pass to Gavin Sullivan. Gavin Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Gavin Sullivan shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.11
FC Den Bosch are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VVV Venlo's defence.
89.10
Jo Van Der Meer makes a probing pass to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter tries a spectacular long range effort but Nelson Van Ankeren is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%
Scorers