Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Veendam and NAC Breda are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivo Lamey.


0.00
NAC Breda get the match underway!
2.18
Matt Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.32
Bjšrn Talan kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Verlinden. Joost Verlinden skips past Manuel Barbosa! Joost Verlinden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.56
Erik van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Talan. Bjšrn Talan threads the ball through to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Joost Verlinden. Joost Verlinden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Manuel Barbosa blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.00
Bjšrn Talan threads the ball through to Joost Verlinden. Joost Verlinden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerien Noro.
16.08
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Paul Huizingh controls it well on his chest. Paul Huizingh advances inside the box! Paul Huizingh shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nick Doomernik is on top of it.
21.33
Antoine Caluwé clumsily knocks into Miguel Caminero. Antoine Caluwé is warned by the referee! Miguel Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.46
Miguel Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Craig Naysmith who takes it down. Craig Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Munoz but he's offside!
24.22
Bart Hesp hits a low pass to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim makes a defence splitting pass to Joost Verlinden. Joost Verlinden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Marco Bosschaart is on top of it.
26.47
Matt Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Joost Verlinden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joost Verlinden shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.16
Erik van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Bart Hesp. With great vision, Bart Hesp plays the ball forward to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.09
Bjšrn Talan passes the ball forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
44.12
Bjšrn Talan barges into Craig Naysmith. Bjšrn Talan is given a warning by the referee! Craig Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
Manuel Barbosa passes the ball forward to Danny Van Fessem. Danny Van Fessem knocks the ball forward to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz skips past Erik van der Wal! Marcos Munoz rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
51.02
Craig Naysmith advances with the ball. Craig Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Davy Trustfull. Some silky footwork from Davy Trustfull provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.15
Davy Trustfull catches Erik van der Wal on the ankles. Davy Trustfull is given a warning by the referee! Erik van der Wal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Davy Trustfull catches Christopher Van Ankeren on the ankles. The referee warns Davy Trustfull again to calm down! Christopher Van Ankeren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.35
Craig Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Munoz. Marcos Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.39
Craig Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Huizingh. Paul Huizingh knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Davy Trustfull is offside!
60.16
Veendam have made 2 substitutions with Tiago Neves replacing Billy Mans and Kurt Ax replacing Marcos Munoz .
63.12
Valerien Noro flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar comfortably collects the pass. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Huizingh. Paul Huizingh shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
71.18
Bart Hesp makes a probing pass to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim plays a perfect one-two with Antoine Caluwé and rushes in on goal... Martin Polheim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
72.46
Miguel Caminero pushes up the pitch. Miguel Caminero passes the ball forward to Paul Huizingh. Paul Huizingh knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull flicks the ball with his head. Nick Doomernik manages to gather it comfortably.
73.40
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar catches Bjšrn Talan on the ankles. The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar and warns him to calm down! Bjšrn Talan runs off the knock.
77.18
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Trustfull. Davy Trustfull rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.27
Matt Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Joost Verlinden holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joost Verlinden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.06
Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Paul Huizingh who takes it down. Paul Huizingh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Doomernik who gathers it comfortably.
84.17
Bjšrn Talan comes in with a late challenge on Craig Naysmith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.20
Christopher Van Ankeren breaks forward. Christopher Van Ankeren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Martin Polheim. With a superhuman jump, Martin Polheim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marco Bosschaart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Polheim of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Marco Bosschaart (GK)
7
2.Miguel Caminero (DEF)
7
3.Manuel Barbosa (DEF)
6
4.Valerien Noro (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mans (MID)
6
6.Jan Vennegoor Wapenaar (MID)
9
7.Craig Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Danny Van Fessem (MID)
6
9.Davy Trustfull (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marcos Munoz (ATT)
6
11.Paul Huizingh (ATT)
7
 
12.Arthur Stamp (GK)
0
13.Tiago Neves (ATT)
6
14.Kurt Ax (DEF)
6