Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 18,279 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the match underway!
3.34
0-0Gijs Besselink boots it upfield. Jan Vennegoor Claes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy de Jong but he's offside!
4.40
0-0Michael Smit passes the ball forward to Marc Van Nistelrooy. Marc Van Nistelrooy surges forward with the ball. Marc Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
6.11
0-0Marc Van Nistelrooy comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Jongsma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Jongsma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.11
0-0NAC Breda are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.23
0-0Tomas Barros catches Erwin Schouten on the ankles. Tomas Barros is warned by the referee! Erwin Schouten gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.47
1-0Fred Heesakkers flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Dijkhuizen. Cedric Dijkhuizen surges forward with the ball. Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.12
1-0Roy Zuidam makes a probing pass to Aron Van Beukering. Aron Van Beukering makes a simple pass to Jos Hellemons. Jos Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ciro Guerra manages to keep it out.
18.21
Roy Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron Van Beukering. Aron Van Beukering makes a beautiful solo run. Aron Van Beukering knocks in a cross ball towards Jos Hellemons. Jos Hellemons heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Ciro Guerra had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
26.55
Roy Zuidam hacks Ernest Simons from behind! Roy Zuidam is shown the yellow card! Ernest Simons gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.51
Aron Van Beukering kicks a strong pass forward to Jos Hellemons. Jos Hellemons whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong flicks the ball with his head. Ciro Guerra easily smothers it.
30.21
1-1Erwin Schouten knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga goes all the way! Carlos Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.37
Fabian Jongsma knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Claes. Jan Vennegoor Claes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
39.28
Fabian Jongsma flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fred Heesakkers.
42.55
Marc Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
NAC Breda kick off the second half!
49.44
Ernest Simons flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.10
Tomas Barros comes in with a high challenge, catching Ernest Simons with his studs. The referee motions to Tomas Barros to come over. It's a red card!! Ernest Simons is taking some rough treatment out there!
61.06
Michael Smit knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Van Nistelrooy. Marc Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Maurice Van Wonderen manages to gather it comfortably.
63.00
Ferry Nelisse surges forward with the ball. Ferry Nelisse makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.13
Cedric Dijkhuizen brings the ball forward. Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurice Van Wonderen who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Aron Van Beukering chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Claes. Jan Vennegoor Claes whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy de Jong. Jimmy de Jong heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
75.05
Ernest Simons makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Maurice Van Wonderen had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
83.14
Marc Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Maurice Van Wonderen.
84.30
VVV Venlo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate NAC Breda's defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
24.1%
50.6%
25.3%
Scorers