Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Peter WitschgeP. Witschge61
G
1
G
54Orlando de BoerO. de Boer
Martin KluivertM. Kluivert68
D
2
D
65Dennis OosterhofD. Oosterhof
Frank MaesF. Maes54
D
3
D
61Ahmed VolmerA. Volmer
Said LobontS. Lobont53
D
4
D
55Julian LisbieJ. Lisbie
Clarence LatuheruC. Latuheru52
D
5
D
55Robert NijkampR. Nijkamp
Barry ReuserB. Reuser64
M
6
M
65Jimmy BisselingJ. Bisseling
Brenny SchulpenB. Schulpen61
M
7
M
62Iwan HendriksI. Hendriks
Jšrg Van Ten HagJ. Ten Hag57
M
8
M
61Ernest KerkhofE. Kerkhof
Pierpaolo BertiP. Berti53
M
9
M
61Jo Van Der MeerJ. Van Der Meer
Erwin TimmerE. Timmer68
A
10
A
72Ivar VisserI. Visser
Steven ZoetebierS. Zoetebier67
A
11
A
57Gianluigi BianconeG. Biancone

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,013 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
10.41
Said Lobont flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Berti. Pierpaolo Berti knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.26
Iwan Hendriks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar Visser. Ivar Visser shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Peter Witschge.
22.14
Julian Lisbie threads the ball through to Iwan Hendriks. Iwan Hendriks flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Witschge who gathers it comfortably.
24.44
Iwan Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar Visser. Ivar Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
33.47
Brenny Schulpen flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.22
Jšrg Van Ten Hag knocks the ball forward to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Orlando de Boer!
38.01
Ernest Kerkhof decides to run forward with the ball. Ernest Kerkhof goes all the way! Ernest Kerkhof shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.04
Pierpaolo Berti kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Nijkamp.
40.06
Iwan Hendriks passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Peter Witschge easily smothers it!
42.47
Barry Reuser kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Orlando de Boer easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
VVV Venlo kick off the second half!
47.40
Barry Reuser advances with the ball. Barry Reuser lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Orlando de Boer!
48.21
Ernest Kerkhof brings the ball forward. Ernest Kerkhof lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
49.18
Jšrg Van Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
53.39
Jšrg Van Ten Hag hacks Ernest Kerkhof from behind! Jšrg Van Ten Hag is warned by the referee! Ernest Kerkhof runs off the knock.
54.48
Ahmed Volmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Iwan Hendriks. Iwan Hendriks knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Maes.
67.17
Jo Van Der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivar Visser. Ivar Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.05
Clarence Latuheru threads the ball through to Pierpaolo Berti. Pierpaolo Berti knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer makes a simple pass to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Orlando de Boer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.49
Ernest Kerkhof makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Biancone. Gianluigi Biancone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.03
Ernest Kerkhof brings the ball forward. Ernest Kerkhof threads the ball through to Ivar Visser. Ivar Visser shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Peter Witschge manages to keep it out.
83.10
Ernest Kerkhof hacks Brenny Schulpen from behind! Ernest Kerkhof is shown the yellow card! Brenny Schulpen stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.45
Pierpaolo Berti flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Volmer.
87.30
Iwan Hendriks clumsily knocks into Brenny Schulpen. Iwan Hendriks is given a warning by the referee! Brenny Schulpen runs off the knock.
89.53
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Steven Zoetebier of Vitesse Arnhem
Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

VVV Venlo
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
24.6%
49.3%
26.1%

Scorers
Steven Zoetebier 69