Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     Helmond SportHelmond Sport
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pim de JongP. de Jong70
G
captain1
G
84Roberto KnopperR. Knopper
Craig McGroryC. McGrory70
D
2captain
D
66Christian NeeskensC. Neeskens
Duncan MccallD. Mccall62
D
3
D
66William De PalmaW. De Palma
Jan Vennegoor OvermarsJ. Overmars61
D
4
D
62Jean-Michel ColyJ. Coly
Jan RudgeJ. Rudge60
D
5
D
61Brutil VerhoevenB. Verhoeven
Jakob BehrensJ. Behrens76
M
6
M
71Jesper De GraefJ. De Graef
Oscar ImbrianiO. Imbriani70
M
7
M
56Tjalle RedekerT. Redeker
Joseph MillerJ. Miller69
M
8
A
73Daniel WijkerD. Wijker
Thijs LeeT. Lee77
A
9
A
68Abubakari Dos SantosA. Dos Santos
Stuart GoughS. Gough71
A
10
A
65Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Jonas RöhnerJ. Röhner70
A
11
A
61Silvio MoreiraS. Moreira
 
Robert CrooksR. Crooks70
A
12
G
62Dami‘n VerhoevenD. Verhoeven
Vincenzo OverathV. Overath66
M
13
A
61Joost Van Der PennenJ. Van Der Pennen
Winston HilgerinkW. Hilgerink64
G
14
A
54Harvey ZuidamH. Zuidam

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Helmond Sport. A crowd of 19,034 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Dalen.


0.00
VVV Venlo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.23
Joseph Miller makes a probing pass to Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William De Palma.
6.06
Oscar Imbriani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.51
Jakob Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhner controls it well on his chest. Jonas Röhner shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.06
Jakob Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Knopper who gathers it comfortably.
15.46
Oscar Imbriani makes a probing pass to Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee passes the ball forward but Jonas Röhner is offside!
16.48
Oscar Imbriani threads the ball through to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough plays a one-two with Jonas Röhner and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Gough provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.31
Tjalle Redeker passes the ball forward to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Wijker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.19
Duncan Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Behrens. Jakob Behrens runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jakob Behrens chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Lee. Some good footwork from Thijs Lee provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
28.07
Oscar Imbriani flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gough who takes it down. Stuart Gough shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
30.02
Duncan Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Miller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joseph Miller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joseph Miller whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.47
Duncan Mccall sees Jakob Behrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Behrens hits a low pass to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Roberto Knopper manages to keep it out.
33.58
Tjalle Redeker laces a through ball forward to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. With a superhuman jump, Gary Gemmill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pim de Jong manages to gather it.
38.28
Jesper De Graef knocks the ball forward to Daniel Wijker. Daniel Wijker whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Helmond Sport appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Helmond Sport get the second half underway!
48.59
Daniel Wijker comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Mccall. Daniel Wijker is shown the yellow card! Duncan Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.36
William De Palma knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Dos Santos controls it well on his chest. Abubakari Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.38
Jakob Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.23
Duncan Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Behrens. Jakob Behrens threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.04
Tjalle Redeker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Abubakari Dos Santos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.50
Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Joost Van Der Pennen replacing Brutil Verhoeven and Harvey Zuidam replacing Abubakari Dos Santos .
69.40
Joseph Miller knocks the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Roberto Knopper.
71.05
Oscar Imbriani makes a simple pass to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.32
Jakob Behrens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Behrens controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Thijs Lee through on goal. Some good footwork from Thijs Lee provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Knopper had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
75.19
Joseph Miller makes a probing pass to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.23
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Robert Crooks replacing Jan Vennegoor Overmars .
78.24
Oscar Imbriani plays the ball forward to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Knopper who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
Jakob Behrens threads a neat ball through to Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Lee. Thijs Lee directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Knopper gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
81.34
Craig McGrory threads a neat ball through to Oscar Imbriani. Oscar Imbriani threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gough. Stuart Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Van Der Pennen.
83.39
Oscar Imbriani decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Imbriani plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Gough and advances towards the goal... Oscar Imbriani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.25
Jesper De Graef flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Moreira collects the pass. Silvio Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Zuidam. Harvey Zuidam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.26
Christian Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Wijker who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill beats his man to it with a header. Pim de Jong easily punches it away to safety.
87.40
Christian Neeskens launches a long ball forward into the other half. Daniel Wijker knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gemmill. Gary Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.52
With a delightful solo run, Jakob Behrens stretches the opposition's defence. Jakob Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Röhner. Jonas Röhner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Knopper comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
Christian Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper De Graef. Jesper De Graef knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

Helmond Sport
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
19.8%
43%
37.2%

Scorers
Thijs Lee 22, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Behrens of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings