Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 20,513 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Jurgen Moeliker threads the ball through to Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.06
0-0Armin Backes hits a low pass to Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.52
0-0Steffen Schrader clumsily knocks into Joe Riverola. Steffen Schrader is warned by the referee! Joe Riverola stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.32
0-0Steffen Schrader threads a neat ball through to Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
18.31
Tahar Kachloul threads the ball through to Armin Backes. Armin Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Morlock.
22.49
Sven Morlock sees a break and surges forward. Sven Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Luijpers controls it well on his chest. Dirk Luijpers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Susumu Saito.
24.19
Susumu Saito threads the ball through to Armin Backes. Armin Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
26.19
0-1Joe Riverola flicks a high pass forward to Dirk Luijpers who brings the ball under control. Dirk Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.51
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller cuts inside the box! Nico Haller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.38
Susumu Saito laces a weighted ball forward to Armin Backes. Armin Backes sees Nico Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Haller shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.04
Susumu Saito chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Backes. Armin Backes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Overath.
36.54
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu sees Lampros Xanthopoulos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lampros Xanthopoulos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
47.02
1-1Armin Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Luís Rico. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Willem Viscaal clumsily knocks into Nico Haller. Nico Haller appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.28
1-1FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Saravakos replacing Armin Backes and Michael Pierre-Fanfan replacing Lampros Xanthopoulos .FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Nuno Valente replacing Dirk Luijpers .
63.23
Alexander Saravakos flicks a high pass forward. Michael Pierre-Fanfan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
65.45
Joe Riverola passes the ball forward to Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma rushes past Susumu Saito! Mike Jongsma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Arek Swierczewski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.32
Alexander Saravakos flicks a high ball forward to Michael Pierre-Fanfan who takes it down. Michael Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. With a superhuman jump, Luís Rico connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.40
Steffen Schrader sees Nico Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
79.01
With imagination, Tahar Kachloul laces a weighted ball forward to Stefan Dumitru Olteanu. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Luís Rico. Luís Rico lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Stephane Baronchelli reads it well. Great save!
84.32
Alexander Saravakos chips the ball to his team mate, Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephane Baronchelli with no chance!! Goal for FC Dordrecht!
87.52
Tahar Kachloul passes the ball forward to Alexander Saravakos. Alexander Saravakos passes the ball forward to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Joe Riverola knocks the ball forward to Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma whips in a cross ball towards Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ole Veurink!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
17.6%
50%
32.4%
Scorers
| Lampros Xanthopoulos 37 Michael Pierre-Fanfan 84 | Ole Veurink 26, 90 Mike Jongsma 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ole Veurink of FC Den Bosch |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arek Swierczewski (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steffen Flo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tahar Kachloul (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Susumu Saito (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Serge Sanogo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Dumitru Olteanu (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Armin Backes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steffen Schrader (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lampros Xanthopoulos (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Luís Rico (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nico Haller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Emmanuel West (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Saravakos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michael Pierre-Fanfan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Stephane Baronchelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sven Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Willem Viscaal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Accursi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurgen Moeliker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joe Riverola (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dirk Luijpers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Melchior Melchiot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Jongsma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ole Veurink (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nicky Salako (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 0 | |