Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Almere City FC. A crowd of 8,908 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both VVV Venlo and Almere City FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both VVV Venlo and Almere City FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Almere City FC get the match underway!
3.35
0-1John Franken threads the ball through to Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter powers a header at goal. Henry Pienaar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.24
0-1Ahmed Volmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Sullivan. Gavin Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter shoots from 20 yards but Rafael Ortega is on top of it.
8.57
0-1Jo Van Der Meer catches Tony Dijkstra on the ankles. Jo Van Der Meer is given a warning by the referee! Tony Dijkstra runs off the knock.
12.44
0-1Julian Powell passes the ball forward to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
21.58
0-1Robert Nijkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Van Der Meer. Jo Van Der Meer makes a simple pass to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
32.10
Tony Dijkstra threads the ball through to Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.22
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Frank Van Der Vegt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Buchwald. Markus Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Vennegoor Houttuin.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
47.26
Markus Buchwald makes a simple pass to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.39
Delano Smit sees a break and surges forward. Delano Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.30
Jo Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.37
Delano Smit passes the ball forward to Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Henry Pienaar is on top of it.
57.01
John Franken makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen goes all the way! Mike Van Wonderen takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.39
Jurgen Willems makes a simple pass to Delano Smit. Delano Smit decides to run forward with the ball. Delano Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.20
Tony Dijkstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
69.56
John Franken passes the ball forward to Jack Splinter. Jack Splinter shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Henry Pienaar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.18
Markus Buchwald surges forward with the ball. Markus Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.40
VVV Venlo are easily keeping Almere City FC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.40
Tony Dijkstra decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Nijkamp.
83.33
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.19
John Franken decides to run forward with the ball. John Franken shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
John Franken makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
26.3%
51.3%
22.4%
Scorers
| Jack Splinter 3, 70 |