Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to FC Twente 65. A crowd of 9,565 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martijn Huistra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Twente 65 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martijn Huistra.
0.00
0-0FC Twente 65 kick off the first half!
3.44
0-0Roel Bot flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cruciani. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Veldman.
4.48
0-0Tony Wilnis threads the ball through to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner shoots from distance but somehow Piet Verhoeven manages to keep it out.
8.43
0-0Pieter Van De Wey makes a probing pass to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
9.56
Yannick Meite kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
10.38
1-0Bjšrn Hersi knocks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.29
Pieter Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Piqué collects the pass. Jeremy Piqué tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
21.17
Boudewijn Rudge chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Mora. Claudio Mora threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Leon Littbarski.
22.47
1-0Claudio Mora takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Joris Peppinck reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.25
Bjšrn Hersi flicks a high ball forward to Yannick Meite who takes it down. Yannick Meite flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Piqué holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Piqué knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Pascual.
27.26
Claudio Mora threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
32.39
Yannick Meite makes a probing pass to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh skips past Joris Peppinck! Regi Huizingh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.18
2-0Roel Bot comes in with a late challenge on Pieter Van De Wey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pieter Van De Wey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. FC Twente 65 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
47.43
2-0Joris Peppinck flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Sesia controls it well on his chest. Valerio Sesia threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Cruciani. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Bjšrn Hersi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.09
Nelson Sikora takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rui Faria comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent block by Bjšrn Hersi!
49.30
2-0Neil Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Bjšrn Hersi. The referee calls over Neil Bremner and warns him to calm down! Bjšrn Hersi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.26
Bjšrn Hersi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey sees Regi Huizingh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Huizingh shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VVV Venlo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.19
Rui Faria clumsily knocks into Boudewijn Rudge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Boudewijn Rudge runs off the knock.
59.08
Valerio Sesia hits a low pass to Guglielmo Cruciani. Guglielmo Cruciani shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
60.21
Tony Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cruciani. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boudewijn Rudge.
61.52
2-0Boudewijn Rudge knocks the ball forward to Claudio Mora. Claudio Mora knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué skips past Joris Peppinck! Joris Peppinck hacks Jeremy Piqué from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.52
2-0The referee points to the spot..
63.32
Yuri Robbemond slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
65.47
3-0Yannick Meite clumsily knocks into Nelson Sikora. Yannick Meite is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Sikora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
Valerio Sesia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.35
Bjšrn Hersi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Mora. Claudio Mora flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Robbemond who takes it down. Yuri Robbemond shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.16
Yannick Meite brings the ball forward. Yannick Meite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Littbarski who gathers it comfortably.
73.39
Romano Veldman brings the ball forward. Romano Veldman hits a low pass to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.25
4-0VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Harald Vonk replacing Claudio Mora .FC Twente 65 appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
85.46
Pieter Van De Wey chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.11
Edmundo Pascual barges into Regi Huizingh. Edmundo Pascual is shown the yellow card! Regi Huizingh gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Roel Bot knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
27.8%
43.1%
29.2%
Scorers
| Jeremy Piqué 10 Regi Huizingh 32 Yuri Robbemond 63 (p), 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Robbemond of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piet Verhoeven (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romano Veldman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bjšrn Hersi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Roy Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Boudewijn Rudge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pieter Van De Wey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Claudio Mora (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yannick Meite (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Regi Huizingh (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Yuri Robbemond (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jeremy Piqué (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eric Schönenborn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harald Vonk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jaap Arveladze (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leon Littbarski (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Pascual (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Cesar Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joris Peppinck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tony Wilnis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nelson Sikora (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roel Bot (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Valerio Sesia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guglielmo Cruciani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Faria (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Geoffrey De Windt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Heije (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wilfred Leiwakabessy (GK) | 0 | |