Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,242 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
0.00
0-0De Graafschap Doetinchem start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.37
0-0Garry Abidallah threads a neat ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Stephane Schenardi comes in with a late challenge on Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.45
0-0Stephane Schenardi flicks a high pass forward. Marco Arcadio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Arcadio flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Backes controls it well on his chest. Stefan Backes shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.30
Jeremy Kreek threads the ball through to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.09
0-0Showing composure, Jeremy Kreek laces a through ball forward to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser threads the ball through to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler shoots from 20 yards but somehow Leonardo Sanchez manages to keep it out.
18.45
Abel Tavares lofts the ball long. Jordy Moens whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Cooper. Glynn Cooper makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
21.38
0-0Jeroen Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Glynn Cooper. Without breaking stride, Glynn Cooper plays the ball forward to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephane Schenardi.
24.19
Garry Abidallah makes a simple pass to Glynn Cooper. Glynn Cooper brings the ball forward. Glynn Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
26.24
Leon Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Schulp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ulrich Schulp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Banchelli who gathers it comfortably.
30.42
Jamal De Visser makes a simple pass to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.58
Leon Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra plays a perfect one-two with Stefan Backes and rushes in on goal... Andres Segarra takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
33.36
0-1Jamal De Visser plays the ball forward to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.12
0-1Jeremy Kreek catches Raymond Graaven on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Raymond Graaven stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Romano Hosé replacing Garry Abidallah.
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.02
0-1Jermaine Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens passes the ball forward to Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp threads the ball through to Stefan Backes but he's offside!
49.07
Leon Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Schulp collects the pass. Ulrich Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra but the linesman indicates offside!
51.47
Jermaine Stone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens picks a pass forward to Pius Brunswijk. Pius Brunswijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Arcadio but he's offside!
59.42
Jamal De Visser advances with the ball. Jamal De Visser tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Leonardo Sanchez. What a great pair of hands!
60.51
0-1De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Ulrich Schulp .VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Marco Hulshoff replacing Abel Tavares and Sander Vos replacing Armin Spengler .
61.58
Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser tries a spectacular long range effort. Leonardo Sanchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.06
0-1Pieter De Cler comes in with a late challenge on Andres Segarra. Pieter De Cler is given a warning by the referee! Andres Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.37
0-1Leon Neeskens flicks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Lobont. Humphrey Lobont passes the ball forward to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jeroen Schulpen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.40
Jermaine Stone threads a neat ball through to Marco Arcadio. Marco Arcadio flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Backes but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.13
Mario Veldman runs forward with the ball. Mario Veldman makes a probing pass to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Vos. Sander Vos beats his man to it with a header. Leonardo Sanchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.41
Stefan Backes hacks Jamal De Visser from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Backes and warns him to calm down! Jamal De Visser stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.31
Romano Hosé flicks a high ball forward to Marco Hulshoff who takes it down. Marco Hulshoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
87.10
Leon Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Lobont. Humphrey Lobont threads a neat, attacking ball through to Leon Neeskens. Some silky footwork from Leon Neeskens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Neeskens of De Graafschap Doetinchem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Sanchez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Stone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Demetrius De Cicco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephane Schenardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pius Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Neeskens (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Marco Arcadio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raymond Graaven (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ulrich Schulp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Backes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Humphrey Lobont (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Jakob Nahrstedt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michel Viscaal (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeroen Schulpen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Abel Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jamal De Visser (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Cooper (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pieter De Cler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jordy Moens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marco Hulshoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sander Vos (GK) | 6 | |