Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Piet VerhoevenP. Verhoeven61
G
1
G
64Mustapha WoltersM. Wolters
Romano VeldmanR. Veldman66
D
2
D
72Arco IniaA. Inia
Bjšrn HersiB. Hersi65
D
captain3
D
68Spencer BlakeS. Blake
Roy HoutmanR. Houtman58
D
4
D
65Robert DijkstraR. Dijkstra
Boudewijn RudgeB. Rudge55
D
5
M
68Ernesto VelascoE. Velasco
Pieter Van De WeyP. Van De Wey67
M
6
M
67Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
Claudio MoraC. Mora63
M
7
M
55Adilson HeijeA. Heije
Yannick MeiteY. Meite57
M
8
M
54Johnny IniaJ. Inia
Regi HuizinghR. Huizingh77
A
9
A
76Harald JaliensH. Jaliens
Yuri RobbemondY. Robbemond63
A
10captain
A
63Alex CollinsA. Collins
Jeremy PiquéJ. Piqué63
A
11
A
61Piet MokoenaP. Mokoena
 
Eric SchönenbornE. Schönenborn59
A
12
G
64Erik van DijkE. van Dijk
Harald VonkH. Vonk55
D
13
A
59Thomas RummeniggeT. Rummenigge
Jaap ArveladzeJ. Arveladze55
G
14
D
58Joos FrijtersJ. Frijters

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 8,979 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Kreek.


0.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo kick off!
3.50
Romano Veldman surges forward with the ball. Romano Veldman hits a low pass to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Wolters smothers it!
4.09
Without breaking stride, Roy Houtman plays the ball forward to Pieter Van De Wey. Showing composure, Pieter Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.18
Claudio Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Mustapha Wolters!
8.06
Arco Inia clumsily knocks into Yuri Robbemond. Arco Inia is shown the yellow card! Yuri Robbemond runs off the knock.
10.55
Adilson Heije changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adilson Heije tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.40
Claudio Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jeremy Piqué scores for VVV Venlo!!
15.38
Romano Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Yannick Meite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yannick Meite sees a break and surges forward. Yannick Meite whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.02
Robert Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Davidson controls it well on his chest. Duncan Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Boudewijn Rudge.
20.55
Duncan Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Harald Jaliens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harald Jaliens tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.58
Duncan Davidson makes a probing pass to Piet Mokoena. Piet Mokoena shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
32.45
Arco Inia knocks the ball forward to Adilson Heije. Adilson Heije takes it forward alone. Adilson Heije shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
33.49
Claudio Mora knocks the ball forward to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond shoots from 20 yards but Mustapha Wolters is on top of it.
36.51
Johnny Inia kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Mokoena. Piet Mokoena shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.32
Robert Dijkstra barges into Yuri Robbemond. The referee brings Robert Dijkstra to one side and gives him a warning! Yuri Robbemond grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.40
Spencer Blake receives the ball from a throw-in from Arco Inia. Spencer Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Adilson Heije. Adilson Heije makes an attacking run forward. Adilson Heije shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Piet Verhoeven.
45.00
Corner kick to RKC Waalwijk. Adilson Heije chips it out wide. Piet Mokoena looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The RKC Waalwijk players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
47.04
Yannick Meite threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from outside the area. Mustapha Wolters gets down and covers it.
49.57
Yannick Meite sees Jeremy Piqué in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeremy Piqué shoots from distance but Mustapha Wolters is on top of it.
54.12
Adilson Heije flicks a high pass forward to Piet Mokoena who brings the ball under control. Piet Mokoena whips in a cross ball towards Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.17
RKC Waalwijk have made 2 substitutions with Erik van Dijk replacing Robert Dijkstra and Joos Frijters replacing Piet Mokoena .
61.27
Adilson Heije makes a simple pass to Joos Frijters. Joos Frijters passes the ball forward but Harald Jaliens is offside!
63.29
Arco Inia flicks a high pass forward. Adilson Heije controls it well on his chest. Adilson Heije passes the ball forward to Joos Frijters. Joos Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.53
Bjšrn Hersi volleys a long ball forward. Yuri Robbemond plays a sublime one-two with Regi Huizingh and races in on goal... Arco Inia catches Yuri Robbemond on the ankles. Yuri Robbemond appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
67.58
Duncan Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens threads a neat ball through to Joos Frijters. Some silky footwork from Joos Frijters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. RKC Waalwijk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.11
Pieter Van De Wey makes a probing pass to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond plays a perfect one-two with Regi Huizingh and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Yuri Robbemond provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.07
Spencer Blake plays the ball forward to Adilson Heije. Adilson Heije threads a neat ball through to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Piet Verhoeven manages to gather it.
73.51
Duncan Davidson threads the ball through to Harald Jaliens. Harald Jaliens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Piet Verhoeven manages to gather it easily.
77.21
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Harald Vonk replacing Claudio Mora .RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Thomas Rummenigge replacing Johnny Inia .
78.28
Romano Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Van De Wey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter Van De Wey makes a simple pass to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Mustapha Wolters effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Harald Vonk flicks a high pass forward. Regi Huizingh controls it well on his chest. Regi Huizingh shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%

Scorers
Jeremy Piqué 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Piqué of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings
1.Piet Verhoeven (GK)
8
2.Romano Veldman (DEF)
7
3.Bjšrn Hersi (DEF)
6
4.Roy Houtman (DEF)
6
5.Boudewijn Rudge (DEF)
6
6.Pieter Van De Wey (MID)
6
7.Claudio Mora (MID)
6
8.Yannick Meite (MID)
8
9.Regi Huizingh (ATT)
7
10.Yuri Robbemond (ATT)
7
11.Jeremy Piqué (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Eric Schönenborn (ATT)
0
13.Harald Vonk (DEF)
6
14.Jaap Arveladze (GK)
0

1.Mustapha Wolters (GK)
8
2.Arco Inia (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Spencer Blake (DEF)
6
4.Robert Dijkstra (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Velasco (MID)
6
6.Duncan Davidson (MID)
7
7.Adilson Heije (MID)
8
8.Johnny Inia (MID)
6
9.Harald Jaliens (ATT)
6
10.Alex Collins (ATT)
6
11.Piet Mokoena (ATT)
6
 
12.Erik van Dijk (GK)
6
13.Thomas Rummenigge (ATT)
6
14.Joos Frijters (DEF)
6