Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,718 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle 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 Regillio Schomaker.


0.00
PEC Zwolle kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Jeroen Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Pieter De Cler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter De Cler finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
4.38
Nikos Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Bosvelt collects the pass. Gerard Bosvelt knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.45
Gerard Bosvelt threads the ball through to Barry Schoenmakers. Barry Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Banchelli who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Mario Veldman comes in with a late challenge on Nikos van den Berg. Mario Veldman is shown the yellow card! Nikos van den Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.57
Abel Tavares threads the ball through to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. With a superhuman jump, Jordy Moens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.42
Jordy Moens knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. With a superhuman jump, Jordy Moens connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jordy Moens scores for VVV Venlo!!
24.58
Gerard Bosvelt threads the ball through to Barry Schoenmakers. Barry Schoenmakers sees Nikos van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikos van den Berg shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
28.42
Armin Spengler catches Samir Eilts on the ankles. Armin Spengler is shown the yellow card! Samir Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.34
Armin Spengler comes in with a late challenge on Samir Eilts. The referee warns Armin Spengler to calm down! Samir Eilts stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.34
Gerard Bosvelt sees Nikos van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.19
Jeroen Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Mario Veldman. Mario Veldman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. With a superhuman jump, Pieter De Cler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
39.33
Garry Abidallah flicks a high ball forward to Djamel Raguel who takes it down. Djamel Raguel lofts in a cross ball towards Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Dirk Wolters and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
Jordy Moens runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jordy Moens finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
VVV Venlo kick off!
51.18
Jeremy Kreek kicks a strong pass forward to Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler whips in a cross ball towards Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Sjaak de Boer manages to keep it out.
57.06
Mario Veldman hits a low pass to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek threads a neat ball through to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.58
Jamal De Visser flicks a high ball forward to Abel Tavares who takes it down. Abel Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
60.41
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Marco Hulshoff replacing Armin Spengler .
61.50
Samir Eilts plays the ball forward to Gerard Bosvelt. Gerard Bosvelt makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard Bosvelt lofts in a cross ball towards Alfons Kooistra. Alfons Kooistra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.42
Abel Tavares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Marco Hulshoff but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.15
Romano Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Goossen collects the pass. Yuri Goossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pieter De Cler. Pieter De Cler shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
78.45
Romano Hosé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Tavares. Abel Tavares makes a simple pass to Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.30
Abel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Jamal De Visser. Jamal De Visser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha Houttuin.
83.12
Yuri Goossen flicks a high pass forward to Jamal De Visser who brings the ball under control. Jamal De Visser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jamal De Visser lofts in a cross ball towards Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.02
Dirk Wolters threads a neat ball through to Barry Schoenmakers. Barry Schoenmakers threads a neat ball through to Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg shoots from 20 yards but Moreno Banchelli reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Abel Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordy Moens. Jordy Moens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
34.6%
42%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jordy Moens of VVV Venlo

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