Match Report


VVV VenloVVV Venlo     VeendamVeendam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro NunezP. Nunez59
G
1
G
58Arnold KromkampA. Kromkamp
Romano VeldmanR. Veldman66
D
2
D
65Miguel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Bjšrn HersiB. Hersi65
D
captain3
D
64Rene SchilderR. Schilder
Boudewijn RudgeB. Rudge55
D
4
D
57Kurt BruinsK. Bruins
Jordy MeeuwisJ. Meeuwis53
D
5
D
53Bas BesselinkB. Besselink
Pieter Van De WeyP. Van De Wey67
M
6
M
68Davy AkerboomD. Akerboom
Arthur BeckhamA. Beckham66
M
7captain
M
66Michel ScharrenburgM. Scharrenburg
Theo MensahT. Mensah64
M
8
A
73Dennis ScharrenburgD. Scharrenburg
Regi HuizinghR. Huizingh77
A
9
A
70Francesco G. MaldiniF. Maldini
Yuri RobbemondY. Robbemond63
A
10
A
55Arco VierklauA. Vierklau
Jeremy PiquéJ. Piqué63
A
11
A
51Brutil MeijndershagenB. Meijndershagen
 
Winston MolenaarW. Molenaar61
A
12
M
62Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
Eric SchönenbornE. Schönenborn59
A
13
M
59Bogdan van den BergB. van den Berg
Joao NunesJ. Nunes59
A
14
M
57Rui MendesR. Mendes

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,937 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jochem Ten Hag.


0.00
VVV Venlo get the match underway!
4.45
Michel Scharrenburg passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Maldini. Francesco G. Maldini shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
6.56
Arthur Beckham threads the ball through to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.11
Bjšrn Hersi threads the ball through to Theo Mensah. Theo Mensah threads the ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
12.03
Bas Besselink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Scharrenburg. Michel Scharrenburg makes a simple pass to Francesco G. Maldini. Francesco G. Maldini rushes past Boudewijn Rudge! Francesco G. Maldini tries a spectacular strike. Pedro Nunez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.01
Theo Mensah threads a neat ball through to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh skips past Miguel Barbosa! Regi Huizingh side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.41
Michel Scharrenburg flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Maldini. Francesco G. Maldini makes a great pass forward. Arco Vierklau runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.50
Jordy Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
28.49
Bjšrn Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Theo Mensah controls it well on his chest. Theo Mensah flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Robbemond holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnold Kromkamp who gathers it comfortably.
32.49
Bjšrn Hersi sees space and advances. Bjšrn Hersi hits a low pass to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué plays a scrappy one-two with Regi Huizingh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeremy Piqué looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Arnold Kromkamp.
33.50
Jordy Meeuwis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Miguel Barbosa reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
38.02
Bjšrn Hersi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Regi Huizingh controls it well on his chest. Regi Huizingh shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.01
Theo Mensah sees Jeremy Piqué in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeremy Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
40.16
Romano Veldman takes it forward alone. Showing composure, Romano Veldman laces a through ball forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Boudewijn Rudge makes a simple pass to Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The VVV Venlo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Michel Scharrenburg threads a neat ball through to Brutil Meijndershagen. Brutil Meijndershagen makes a simple pass, allowing Dennis Scharrenburg to run into the box. Dennis Scharrenburg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Pedro Nunez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.41
Arthur Beckham plays the ball forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh directs the ball goalwards with his head. Arnold Kromkamp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.31
Theo Mensah threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
57.37
Bjšrn Hersi threads a neat ball through to Arthur Beckham. Arthur Beckham makes a probing pass to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué skips past Miguel Barbosa! Some good footwork from Jeremy Piqué provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.39
Davy Akerboom knocks the ball forward to Brutil Meijndershagen. Brutil Meijndershagen cuts inside the box! Brutil Meijndershagen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.26
Michel Scharrenburg comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Beckham. The referee calls over Michel Scharrenburg and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.06
Pieter Van De Wey knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.56
Pieter Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Piqué who brings the ball under control. Jeremy Piqué shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.24
Rene Schilder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davy Akerboom. Davy Akerboom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brutil Meijndershagen. Brutil Meijndershagen knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Scharrenburg. Dennis Scharrenburg heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Pedro Nunez.
76.03
Corner kick to Veendam. Michel Scharrenburg plays it out to the edge of the box. Davy Akerboom rockets a shot on goal but Romano Veldman is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.29
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Eric Schönenborn replacing Arthur Beckham .
79.18
Michel Scharrenburg threads the ball through to Dennis Scharrenburg. Dennis Scharrenburg makes a great pass forward. Brutil Meijndershagen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.03
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VVV Venlo

Veendam
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
30.6%
42.4%
27.1%

Scorers
Regi Huizingh 18, 51
Jeremy Piqué 57
Francesco G. Maldini 12
Brutil Meijndershagen 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Regi Huizingh of VVV Venlo

Match Ratings