Match Report


VeendamVeendam     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arjen WinterA. Winter52
G
1
G
55Moreno BanchelliM. Banchelli
Darius RodgersD. Rodgers61
D
2
D
69Garry AbidallahG. Abidallah
Leon Van NistelrooyL. Van Nistelrooy61
D
3
D
60Mario VeldmanM. Veldman
Giuliano BoneraG. Bonera58
D
4
D
56Jeroen SchulpenJ. Schulpen
Juan-Carlos CortesJ. Cortes57
D
5
M
72Djamel RaguelD. Raguel
Jakob WitteJ. Witte71
M
6captain
M
62Jeremy KreekJ. Kreek
Said RijkaardS. Rijkaard69
M
7
M
59Abel TavaresA. Tavares
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
M
8
M
58Jamal De VisserJ. De Visser
Leon HoenessL. Hoeness50
M
9
A
71Pieter De ClerP. De Cler
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister70
A
captain10
A
67Jordy MoensJ. Moens
Adilson Van Der PennenA. Van Der Pennen63
A
11
A
66Armin SpenglerA. Spengler
 
Bogdan KortlandB. Kortland56
D
12
A
55Romano HoséR. Hosé
Anthony VermeulenA. Vermeulen56
A
13
D
55Yuri GoossenY. Goossen
Bryan SendenB. Senden53
A
14
D
52Marco HulshoffM. Hulshoff

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,004 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.


0.00
Veendam kick off the first half!
2.42
Mario Veldman threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek advances with the ball. Jeremy Kreek whips 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!!
9.55
John Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Mcallister shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.20
Abel Tavares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.49
Jakob Witte brings the ball forward. Jakob Witte tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
14.00
Jamal De Visser flicks a high ball forward to Jordy Moens who takes it down. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.41
Jeroen Schulpen flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.25
Mario Veldman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek threads the ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Arjen Winter had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
36.13
Jeremy Kreek passes the ball forward to Djamel Raguel. Djamel Raguel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjen Winter who gathers it comfortably.
39.06
Juan-Carlos Cortes sweeps the ball up the wings. Said Rijkaard lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Van Der Pennen. Adilson Van Der Pennen makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
42.48
Abel Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Said Rijkaard. Abel Tavares is shown the yellow card! Said Rijkaard stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Leon Van Nistelrooy chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes threads a neat ball through to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alec Mcallister provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
47.44
Leon Van Nistelrooy breaks forward. Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Adilson Van Der Pennen collects the pass. Adilson Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.08
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Darius Rodgers who brings the ball under control. Darius Rodgers takes it forward alone. Darius Rodgers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adilson Van Der Pennen is offside!
51.36
Leon Van Nistelrooy catches Jordy Moens on the ankles. Leon Van Nistelrooy is given a warning by the referee! Jordy Moens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.24
Jakob Witte makes a probing pass to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.20
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
65.23
Mario Veldman sees space and advances. Mario Veldman threads a neat ball through to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That's his third!
71.01
Yuri Goossen flicks a high ball forward to Djamel Raguel who takes it down. Djamel Raguel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Hulshoff. Marco Hulshoff lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.06
Said Rijkaard flicks a high ball forward to Adilson Van Der Pennen who takes it down. Adilson Van Der Pennen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.53
Mario Veldman takes it forward alone. Mario Veldman makes a simple pass to Marco Hulshoff. Marco Hulshoff whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Goossen. Yuri Goossen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Darius Rodgers plays the ball forward to Leon Hoeness. Leon Hoeness plays a scrappy one-two with Adilson Van Der Pennen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Hoeness shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.47
Jakob Witte makes a probing pass to John Dalglish. John Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Moreno Banchelli!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

VVV Venlo
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%

Scorers
Alec Mcallister 45
Leon Hoeness 83
Pieter De Cler 2, 33, 65
Abel Tavares 18, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pieter De Cler of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings
1.Arjen Winter (GK)
6
2.Darius Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4.Giuliano Bonera (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Witte (MID)
6
7.Said Rijkaard (MID)
6
8.John Dalglish (MID)
6
9.Leon Hoeness (MID)goal scored
7
10.Alec Mcallister (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Adilson Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
 
12.Bogdan Kortland (DEF)
0
13.Anthony Vermeulen (ATT)
0
14.Bryan Senden (ATT)
0

1.Moreno Banchelli (GK)
6
2.Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3.Mario Veldman (DEF)
7
4.Jeroen Schulpen (DEF)
6
5.Djamel Raguel (MID)
6
6.Jeremy Kreek (MID)
7
7.Abel Tavares (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
8.Jamal De Visser (MID)
6
9.Pieter De Cler (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jordy Moens (ATT)
6
11.Armin Spengler (ATT)
6
 
12.Romano Hosé (ATT)
6
13.Yuri Goossen (DEF)
6
14.Marco Hulshoff (DEF)
6