Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Koel where VVV Venlo play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 8,495 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Der Heijden.
The pitch is in good condition.
VVV Venlo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Der Heijden.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RKC Waalwijk get the match underway!
4.10
1-0Arthur Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Erik van Dijk with no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
8.43
1-0Carl Paviot flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Thomas Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Boudewijn Rudge.
14.54
1-0Joos Frijters threads a neat ball through to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Collins. Alex Collins knocks the ball forward to Piet Mokoena but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.22
1-0Bjšrn Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Theo Mensah controls it well on his chest. Theo Mensah hits a low pass to Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
20.38
Arthur Beckham flicks a high ball forward to Jeremy Piqué who takes it down. Jeremy Piqué shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.32
Theo Mensah makes a probing pass to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh rushes past Spencer Blake! Some silky footwork from Regi Huizingh provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.08
Ernesto Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.56
Pieter Van De Wey kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.50
Carl Paviot flicks a high ball forward to Alex Collins who takes it down. Alex Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano Veldman.
28.55
2-0Johnny Inia hits a low pass to Piet Mokoena. Piet Mokoena tries a spectacular long range effort. Pedro Nunez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
30.49
Duncan Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Collins. Alex Collins shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.17
Theo Mensah flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Robbemond who takes it down. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arco Inia.
36.43
Spencer Blake threads a neat ball through to Carl Paviot. Carl Paviot flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Collins. Alex Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Carl Paviot threads the ball through to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro Nunez.
45.00
2-0It's a corner kick. Carl Paviot loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Yuri Robbemond reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VVV Venlo appear unchanged since the first half. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half. The RKC Waalwijk players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and VVV Venlo get the second half underway!
47.29
2-0Ernesto Velasco clumsily knocks into Theo Mensah. The referee calls over Ernesto Velasco and warns him to calm down! Theo Mensah stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.29
Duncan Davidson brings the ball forward. Duncan Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.01
Duncan Davidson passes the ball forward to Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
55.20
Ernesto Velasco makes a simple pass to Alex Collins. Alex Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Nunez!
59.34
Bjšrn Hersi laces a through ball forward to Pieter Van De Wey. Pieter Van De Wey knocks the ball forward to Regi Huizingh. Regi Huizingh runs straight at the defence! Regi Huizingh shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Erik van Dijk.
60.10
2-1Arthur Beckham takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Ernesto Velasco gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.10
2-1RKC Waalwijk have made 2 substitutions with Ellery Bakboord replacing Joos Frijters and Luuk Hermans replacing Thomas Rummenigge .
63.26
Theo Mensah flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Robbemond collects the pass. Yuri Robbemond knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Piqué. Jeremy Piqué connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Erik van Dijk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.59
It's a corner kick. Arthur Beckham kicks a low ball out wide. Ellery Bakboord steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
73.01
2-1Arco Inia clumsily knocks into Jeremy Piqué. Arco Inia is shown the yellow card! Jeremy Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.13
VVV Venlo have made a substitution with Eric Schönenborn replacing Arthur Beckham .RKC Waalwijk have made a substitution with Valerio Lambertini replacing Johnny Inia .
83.14
Romano Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Theo Mensah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Theo Mensah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Robbemond. Yuri Robbemond cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Yuri Robbemond provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Yuri Robbemond scores for VVV Venlo!!
87.12
Carl Paviot chips the ball to his team mate, Piet Mokoena. Piet Mokoena shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Valerio Lambertini flicks a high pass forward. Alex Collins collects the pass. Alex Collins shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%
Scorers
| Jeremy Piqué 4 Yuri Robbemond 25, 83 | Duncan Davidson 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Robbemond of VVV Venlo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Nunez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romano Veldman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bjšrn Hersi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Boudewijn Rudge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harald Vonk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pieter Van De Wey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Beckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Theo Mensah (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Regi Huizingh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yuri Robbemond (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jeremy Piqué (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Winston Molenaar (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Schönenborn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Joao Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Erik van Dijk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arco Inia (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Spencer Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joos Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Davidson (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Ernesto Velasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carl Paviot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Johnny Inia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Piet Mokoena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Rummenigge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ellery Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Valerio Lambertini (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luuk Hermans (MID) | 6 | |