Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 16,461 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Van Der Ree.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Van Der Ree.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
3.06
0-0Mike Timmer catches Jeremie Demont on the ankles. The referee calls over Mike Timmer and shows him a yellow card! Jeremie Demont runs off the knock.
12.08
0-0Mike Timmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Atam Heering. Atam Heering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Heije effortlessly punches it away to safety.
16.38
1-0Jo Pasanen kicks a strong pass forward to Atam Heering. Atam Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard de Jong. Gerard de Jong powers a header at goal. Gerard de Jong scores for FC Twente 65!!
21.17
1-0Albert Robben makes a simple pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.24
1-0Nick Denneboom flicks a high pass forward. Mike Timmer controls it well on his chest. Mike Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens plays a scrappy one-two with Shota Wisgerhof and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ferry Heerkens shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.22
Nick Denneboom decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Denneboom flicks a high pass forward. Shota Wisgerhof collects the pass. Shota Wisgerhof plays a quick one-two with Atam Heering and rushes in on goal... Shota Wisgerhof side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.08
Nelson van der Meer hits a low pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch makes a defence splitting pass to Alexander Breyer. Some silky footwork from Alexander Breyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
32.03
1-0Mike Timmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mike Timmer makes a great pass forward. Ferry Heerkens runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.23
Mike Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Robert Heije picks it out of the air!
38.24
Albert Robben makes a simple pass to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.39
Albert Robben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy makes a deft header. Tony Maas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Twente 65 get the second half underway!
47.39
Paolo Meeuwis chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Timmer. Mike Timmer makes a probing pass to Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
51.43
Jeremie Demont threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.55
Nelson van der Meer barges into Mike Timmer. Nelson van der Meer is shown the yellow card! Mike Timmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.15
Albert Robben knocks the ball forward to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
57.34
Dennis Molendijk threads the ball through to Albert Robben. Albert Robben flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Wanrooy controls it well on his chest. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.32
Albert Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.00
1-0Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Roel Van Rijswijk replacing Albert Robben .
61.10
Mike Timmer flicks a high pass forward. Atam Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Atam Heering whips in a cross ball towards Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.18
Roel Van Rijswijk takes the throw-in. Jeremie Demont threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.57
Nelson van der Meer makes a simple pass to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer threads the ball through to Simon Jentsch but he's offside!
75.35
Max Forbes threads the ball through to Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Jentsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Jentsch controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sander Van Wanrooy through on goal. Sander Van Wanrooy shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.29
With some swift thinking, Jo Pasanen plays the ball forward to Shota Wisgerhof. Shota Wisgerhof shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
87.44
Jo Pasanen threads the ball through to Gerard de Jong. Gerard de Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Heerkens. Ferry Heerkens connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
26.6%
50%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sander Van Wanrooy of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Maas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bert van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Denneboom (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marvin Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jo Pasanen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mike Timmer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Shota Wisgerhof (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Atam Heering (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gerard de Jong (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ferry Heerkens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tony Maes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Lawrence (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernest Beekink (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Heije (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ger Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Molendijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fatik Mensah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jeremie Demont (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Robben (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nelson van der Meer (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Alexander Breyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Simon Jentsch (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sander Van Wanrooy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Pancaro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |