Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 8,631 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Willem Van Der Woerdt.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Willem Van Der Woerdt.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
8.58
0-0Joost De Groot receives the ball from a throw-in from Jan-Willem Wevers. Joost De Groot decides to run forward with the ball. Joost De Groot chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.58
0-0Milan Berck Schultz threads a neat ball through to Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.07
Gerhard Morlock flicks a high pass forward to Chris Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Chris Hitchcock shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
26.51
0-0Gerhard Morlock comes in with a late challenge on Cor Akerboom. The referee warns Gerhard Morlock to calm down! Cor Akerboom stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.06
Edwin Leiwakabessy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joost De Groot. Joost De Groot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joost De Groot shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.33
0-0Francisco Sanz makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Wilfred Melchiot reads it well. Well saved!
38.21
David Van Den Bergh sees Mervin Boateng in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.44
David Van Den Bergh threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Vercammen.
42.47
George Senden surges forward with the ball. George Senden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
44.55
0-0Edwin Leiwakabessy barges into Chris Hitchcock. The referee calls over Edwin Leiwakabessy and shows him a yellow card! Chris Hitchcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
David Van Den Bergh flicks a high pass forward to Billy Ax who brings the ball under control. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Aron Jacobs replacing Gerhard Morlock. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen kick off!
47.37
0-0Marchanno Splinter knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor Akerboom. With a delightful solo run, Cor Akerboom stretches the opposition's defence. Cor Akerboom makes a probing pass to Mervin Boateng but he's offside!
55.56
Eric Broers chips the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Wevers. Jan-Willem Wevers flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boateng controls it well on his chest. Mervin Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Bisseling.
57.02
Milan Berck Schultz makes an attacking run forward. Milan Berck Schultz shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.52
0-0Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Jos Moulijn replacing Chris Hitchcock .
63.07
0-0Billy Ax comes in with a late challenge on Frank Bisseling. The referee warns Billy Ax to calm down! Frank Bisseling carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.14
David Van Den Bergh flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Boateng who takes it down. Mervin Boateng tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
66.08
Robin Vercammen kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Sanz. Francisco Sanz makes a simple pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Wilfred Melchiot!
73.52
Frank Bisseling chips the ball to his team mate, Aron Jacobs. Aron Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat shoots from 25 yards but somehow Wilfred Melchiot manages to keep it out.
75.02
Milan Berck Schultz plays the ball forward to Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.17
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Theo Sedouki replacing Frank Bisseling .
85.28
Theo Sedouki threads a neat ball through to Milan Berck Schultz. Milan Berck Schultz flicks a high pass forward. Jos Moulijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jos Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Marchanno Splinter runs forward with the ball. Marchanno Splinter passes the ball forward to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Melchiot of SC Heerenveen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albrecht Dörner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Schäfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robin Vercammen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Bisseling (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | George Senden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Milan Berck Schultz (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gerhard Morlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alex Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hennie Landzaat (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Chris Hitchcock (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Theo Sedouki (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aron Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jos Moulijn (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Wilfred Melchiot (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Eric Broers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Edwin Leiwakabessy (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Marcel Van Den Herik (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marchanno Splinter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Joost De Groot (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Van Den Bergh (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cor Akerboom (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Wevers (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Ax (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Mervin Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Robben (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Bergdolmo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thijs Zuidam (MID) | 0 | |