Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 20,878 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off the first half!
2.16
0-0Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Van Gessel.
6.36
Cedric Dijkhuizen decides to run forward with the ball. Cedric Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Ferry Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Schultz. Louis Schultz flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Mozart who gathers it comfortably.
14.31
0-0Erwin Schouten passes the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.23
0-1Jaime Moreira surges forward with the ball. Jaime Moreira goes all the way! Jaime Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ciro Guerra had no chance!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
18.03
Ferry Nelisse threads the ball through to Cedric Dijkhuizen. Cedric Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Mozart who gathers it comfortably.
21.46
Mitchell Van Der Vegt knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Schultz. Louis Schultz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.29
0-1Patrick Van Gessel passes the ball forward to Eben Addo. Eben Addo brings the ball forward. Eben Addo plays a perfect one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and rushes in on goal... Eben Addo takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ciro Guerra manages to gather it comfortably.
30.46
Emmanuel Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fred Heesakkers.
32.07
Jacek Boniek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Summerbee. Sol Summerbee brings the ball forward. Sol Summerbee finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ciro Guerra.
36.49
Jaime Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.06
Eben Addo surges forward with the ball. Eben Addo goes all the way! Eben Addo tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Ciro Guerra.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Erwin Schouten knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Diego Mozart.
48.27
Cedric Dijkhuizen passes the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga goes all the way! Carlos Postiga shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.18
Mitchell Van Der Vegt passes the ball forward to Louis Schultz. Louis Schultz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.06
Louis Schultz knocks the ball forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.22
Emmanuel Garba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcio Taffarel. Marcio Taffarel goes all the way! Marcio Taffarel rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ciro Guerra easily smothers it!
66.19
1-1Oluwashegun West clumsily knocks into Marc Van Nistelrooy. The referee calls over Oluwashegun West and warns him to calm down! Marc Van Nistelrooy stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.38
Emmanuel Garba makes a probing pass to Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ciro Guerra who gathers it comfortably.
69.12
1-1Emmanuel Garba kicks a strong pass forward to Marcio Taffarel. Marcio Taffarel makes a probing pass to Dmitri Blokhin but he's offside!
75.48
Jaime Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Ciro Guerra!
77.23
Fred Heesakkers catches Marcio Taffarel on the ankles. Fred Heesakkers is given a warning by the referee! Marcio Taffarel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.40
Jaime Moreira sees space and advances. Jaime Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Marcio Taffarel. Marcio Taffarel heads the ball goalwards. Ciro Guerra easily picks it out of the air!
79.49
Emmanuel Garba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Smit.
83.22
Jaime Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.34
Patrick Van Gessel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Garba. Emmanuel Garba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Brouwers. Gerard Brouwers shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
33.3%
46.2%
20.5%
Scorers