Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvain Piqué.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvain Piqué.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Copain Franken makes a probing pass to Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers makes a great pass forward. Rick De Goey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.29
0-1Claudio Gento threads a neat ball through to Albert Robben. Albert Robben surges forward with the ball. Albert Robben whips in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.18
0-1Nelson van der Meer surges forward with the ball. Nelson van der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.26
0-1Copain Franken clumsily knocks into Nelson van der Meer. The referee brings Copain Franken to one side and gives him a warning! Nelson van der Meer stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.36
0-1Ferdi Schreuder flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Evers controls it well on his chest. Ellery Evers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Molendijk.
26.07
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Nelson van der Meer plays the ball forward to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam flicks the ball with his head. Iwan Kuyt didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.58
Graham Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Ince whips in a cross ball towards Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.06
Jochem de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Rick De Goey. Rick De Goey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.18
Copain Franken sees space and advances. Copain Franken rushes past Claudio Gento! Copain Franken shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.07
With imagination, Albert Robben plays the ball forward to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.28
Jochem de Graaf sees a break and surges forward. Jochem de Graaf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.57
Claudio Gento advances with the ball. Claudio Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
47.01
Jeremie Demont barges into Jochem de Graaf. Jeremie Demont is given a warning by the referee! Jochem de Graaf stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.13
Claudio Gento flicks a high pass forward to Nelson van der Meer who brings the ball under control. Nelson van der Meer decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
60.27
0-4Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Adrian Pancaro replacing Ger Elzinga .
63.32
From the throw-in, Copain Franken picks out Jochem de Graaf. Jochem de Graaf flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Evers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery Evers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Molendijk.
65.39
Nelson van der Meer threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. With a superhuman jump, Olaf Opdam connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Iwan Kuyt.
66.35
It's a corner kick. Jeremie Demont loops the ball over to the far post. Iwan Kuyt drops low and scoops up the ball.
67.11
Copain Franken sees Ellery Evers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ellery Evers passes the ball forward but Emanuele Ballarin is offside!
69.34
Copain Franken threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Ballarin. Emanuele Ballarin shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Robert Heije!
73.33
0-4Adrian Pancaro surges forward with the ball. Adrian Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Regi Geerinckx collects the pass. Regi Geerinckx whips in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Harvey Goulooze. That should have been a goal!
77.18
With imagination, Claudio Gento laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Robben. Albert Robben makes a simple pass to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Iwan Kuyt who gathers it comfortably.
78.24
Tijani Buskermolen threads a neat ball through to Jochem de Graaf. Jochem de Graaf advances with the ball. Jochem de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Ellery Evers. Ellery Evers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.53
Albert Robben sees Alexander Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Breyer makes a simple pass, allowing Regi Geerinckx to run into the box. Regi Geerinckx rockets a shot on goal but Iwan Kuyt is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers
| Ellery Evers 78 | Olaf Opdam 6, 36, 55 Alexander Breyer 43 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Olaf Opdam of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Iwan Kuyt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tijani Buskermolen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Van Fessem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Harvey Goulooze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Copain Franken (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jochem de Graaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ferdi Schreuder (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ellery Evers (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Emanuele Ballarin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rick De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abdeliah Camadini (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shota De Romijn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marino Wilnis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Heije (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ger Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Molendijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jeremie Demont (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Albert Robben (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nelson van der Meer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexander Breyer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Regi Geerinckx (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Olaf Opdam (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Pancaro (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fatik Mensah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brenny van der Linden (GK) | 0 | |