Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 18,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VVV Venlo kicking off!
4.07
0-0Fredrik Shearer makes a probing pass to Mike Ince. Mike Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Jamal Opschoor. Jamal Opschoor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ciro Guerra manages to keep it out.
9.05
0-0Fred Heesakkers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Schouten. Erwin Schouten makes a simple pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.33
0-0Mitchell Van Der Vegt hacks Tobias Janes from behind! The referee calls over Mitchell Van Der Vegt and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Janes runs off the knock.
21.45
0-1Tobias Janes passes the ball forward to Enrique Vega. Enrique Vega shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.29
J-David Ferrere chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Vega. Enrique Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Ince. Mike Ince directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ciro Guerra easily smothers it.
38.32
0-1Rainer Arndt makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Arndt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal Opschoor. Jamal Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Vega. Enrique Vega tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
40.38
Erwin Schouten passes the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.28
J-David Ferrere makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamal Opschoor. Jamal Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch get the second half underway!
47.51
Marc Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Theo Van De Ouweland!
49.33
1-1Chris Van Der Heijden clumsily knocks into Cedric Dijkhuizen. The referee calls over Chris Van Der Heijden and warns him to calm down! Cedric Dijkhuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.57
Fredrik Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Ince. Mike Ince shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.40
Michael Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Simons. Ernest Simons threads the ball through to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.54
Fredrik Shearer hacks Cedric Dijkhuizen from behind! Fredrik Shearer is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Dijkhuizen stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.34
Ferry Nelisse knocks the ball forward to Erwin Schouten. Erwin Schouten knocks the ball forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Szepan.
69.47
Chris Van Der Heijden hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jamal Opschoor plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Vega and rushes in on goal... Jamal Opschoor rockets a shot on goal but Ciro Guerra is on top of it.
71.04
Chris Van Der Heijden catches Gavin Souness on the ankles. The referee calls over Chris Van Der Heijden again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.48
Pascal Szepan advances with the ball. Pascal Szepan kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Opschoor. Jamal Opschoor lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Vega. Enrique Vega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
73.45
Mitchell Van Der Vegt flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Van Nistelrooy. Marc Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Marc Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.20
Ferry Nelisse chips the ball to his team mate, Ernest Simons. Ernest Simons knocks the ball forward to Gavin Souness. Gavin Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Theo Van De Ouweland!
87.02
Fredrik Shearer catches Cedric Dijkhuizen on the ankles. The referee calls over Fredrik Shearer again and warns him to calm down! Cedric Dijkhuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers
| Gavin Souness 40 | Enrique Vega 21 Mike Ince 56 |