Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Moreno BanchelliM. Banchelli55
G
1
G
62Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel
Garry AbidallahG. Abidallah69
D
2
D
72Roberto GonzalezR. Gonzalez
Mario VeldmanM. Veldman60
D
3
D
65Raymond Van VlietR. Van Vliet
Jeroen SchulpenJ. Schulpen56
D
4
D
61Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf
Djamel RaguelD. Raguel72
M
5
M
67Orlando LobontO. Lobont
Jeremy KreekJ. Kreek62
M
captain6
M
61Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker
Abel TavaresA. Tavares59
M
7
M
56Purrel JansenP. Jansen
Jamal De VisserJ. De Visser58
M
8captain
M
46Robin De WindtR. De Windt
Pieter De ClerP. De Cler71
A
9
A
59Raymond KoolR. Kool
Jordy MoensJ. Moens67
A
10
A
59Jan-Willem ElshotJ. Elshot
Armin SpenglerA. Spengler66
A
11
A
58Nigel WhiteN. White
 
Romano HoséR. Hosé55
A
12
D
59Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood
Yuri GoossenY. Goossen55
D
13
A
57Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine
Marco HulshoffM. Hulshoff52
D
14
D
57Mohammed MeijerM. Meijer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 8,992 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VVV Venlo and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cor de Boer.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
Purrel Jansen barges into Jeremy Kreek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeremy Kreek stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.51
Anthony Boschker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Boschker makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Elshot but he's offside!
6.09
Garry Abidallah makes a probing pass to Jeroen Schulpen. Jeroen Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Jeroen Schulpen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.25
Anthony Boschker catches Armin Spengler on the ankles. The referee brings Anthony Boschker to one side and gives him a warning! Armin Spengler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.56
Mario Veldman flicks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel plays the ball forward to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raymond Van Vliet.
14.02
Jero El Khanchaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gonzalez. Roberto Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Roberto Gonzalez finds some space and shoots from distance but Moreno Banchelli is on top of it.
16.13
Jeremy Kreek advances with the ball. Jeremy Kreek knocks in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens powers a header at goal. Guillermo Van Gessel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.07
Mario Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Armin Spengler who brings the ball under control. Armin Spengler threads a neat ball through to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler connects with a diving header. Guillermo Van Gessel manages to gather it easily.
21.07
Abel Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Purrel Jansen. Abel Tavares is shown the yellow card! Purrel Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.16
Roberto Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Purrel Jansen who brings the ball under control. Purrel Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Robin De Windt controls it well on his chest. Robin De Windt tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.20
Jeremy Kreek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Van Gessel with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
32.58
Jeremy Kreek decides to run forward with the ball. Jeremy Kreek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.06
Jeremy Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel knocks in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Purrel Jansen and the loose ball is cleared up field.
34.48
Abel Tavares threads the ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.38
Roberto Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Jero El Khanchaf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jero El Khanchaf makes a simple pass to Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Jamal De Visser brings the ball forward. Jamal De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Gonzalez.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Romano Hosé replacing Garry Abidallah. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Jamal De Visser knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
51.22
Mario Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Kreek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.25
Jeremy Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Jamal De Visser who takes it down. Jamal De Visser whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.26
Djamel Raguel kicks a strong pass forward to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
61.56
With a delightful solo run, Jamal De Visser stretches the opposition's defence. Jamal De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
65.39
Roberto Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker knocks the ball forward to Nigel White. Nigel White makes a simple pass, allowing Jan-Willem Elshot to run into the box. Jan-Willem Elshot muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
67.07
Roberto Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Boschker who takes it down. Anthony Boschker brings the ball forward. Anthony Boschker puts a great ball through. Jan-Willem Elshot runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.36
Raymond Van Vliet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan-Willem Elshot. Jan-Willem Elshot plays a one-two with Nigel White and rushes in on goal... Jan-Willem Elshot shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.25
Purrel Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Orlando Lobont who brings the ball under control. Orlando Lobont knocks the ball forward to Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Veldman.
77.20
Abel Tavares sees Marco Hulshoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Hulshoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
78.23
Abel Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Djamel Raguel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djamel Raguel shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
79.33
Djamel Raguel knocks the ball forward to Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Gonzalez.
83.16
Anthony Boschker decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Boschker whips in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.26
Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. Nigel White controls it well on his chest. Nigel White makes a defence splitting pass to Jan-Willem Elshot. Some silky footwork from Jan-Willem Elshot provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Moreno Banchelli manages to keep it out.
85.26
Roberto Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker hits a low pass to Jan-Willem Elshot. Jan-Willem Elshot lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel White. Nigel White jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
24.4%
45.3%
30.2%

Scorers
Jordy Moens 16
Armin Spengler 24
Nigel White 85

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

Match Ratings