Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 9,650 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.
0.00
VVV Venlo get the match underway!
2.27
Bruno Antunes sees space and advances. Bruno Antunes darts forward. Bruno Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Edwin Van Halst and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Bruno Antunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.37
Rob Abidallah flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Hugo Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Henrot. Olivier Henrot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jamal De Visser. Excellent block.
8.06
Purrel De Graef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Moreno Banchelli.
9.18
Toni Barul takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jordy Moens reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.06
Toni Barul hits a low pass to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Roest. Milan Berck Roest gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Moreno Banchelli keeps it out!
16.36
Jeremy Kreek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeremy Kreek whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Jack Vrede!
18.55
Mario Veldman sees Armin Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Spengler takes it forward alone. Armin Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. With a superhuman jump, Jordy Moens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Ivo Van Haaren, sees it late!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
21.18
Garry Abidallah makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Abidallah makes a simple pass to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ivo Van Haaren.
22.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Jeroen Schulpen plays the ball forward to Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares sees Armin Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.23
Toni Barul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.41
Rob Abidallah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Abidallah.
32.43
Jeremy Kreek clumsily knocks into Rob Abidallah. The referee brings Jeremy Kreek to one side and gives him a warning! Rob Abidallah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.19
Djamel Raguel makes a beautiful solo run. Djamel Raguel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.14
Abel Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens whips in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler makes a looping header on goal. Ivo Van Haaren is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.40
Bruno Antunes makes a strong solo run forward. Bruno Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Quaresma collects the pass. Hugo Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.54
Without breaking stride, Purrel De Graef plays the ball forward to Oscar Bogarde. Showing composure, Oscar Bogarde picks a pass forward to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Cambuur appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cambuur kicking off!
48.50
Milan Berck Roest flicks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
49.21
Abel Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler whips in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
57.01
Bruno Antunes threads the ball through to Olivier Henrot. Olivier Henrot hits a low pass to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
60.22
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
61.25
Djamel Raguel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.33
Rob Abidallah threads the ball through to Edwin Van Halst. Edwin Van Halst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Moreno Banchelli manages to keep it out.
77.12
Olivier Henrot hits a low pass to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma shoots from long range but somehow Moreno Banchelli manages to keep it out.
78.20
Marco Hulshoff catches Bruno Antunes on the ankles. The referee calls over Marco Hulshoff and warns him to calm down! Bruno Antunes runs off the knock.
81.55
Toni Barul passes the ball forward to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Toni Barul. Toni Barul heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.24
Djamel Raguel barges into Toni Barul. The referee brings Djamel Raguel to one side and gives him a warning! Toni Barul grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Antunes of Cambuur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moreno Banchelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeroen Schulpen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djamel Raguel (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jeremy Kreek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Abel Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jamal De Visser (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pieter De Cler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jordy Moens (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Armin Spengler (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Romano Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yuri Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marco Hulshoff (DEF) | 5 | |
| 1. | Ivo Van Haaren (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jack Vrede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Antunes (DEF) | ![]() | 9 |
| 4. | Purrel De Graef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Bogarde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Olivier Henrot (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rob Abidallah (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Toni Barul (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edwin Van Halst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Milan Berck Roest (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Mason (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regilio van den Broek (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary McCoist (DEF) | 0 | |










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