Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 8,270 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem start the match!
2.53
0-0Johnny Elzinga kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Greig. Richard Greig threads the ball through to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
8.21
0-0Diego Meijndershagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar plays a perfect one-two with Edwin Averdijk and rushes in on goal... Thijs Van Der Sar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.57
0-0HFC Haarlem are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.31
Richard Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar goes all the way! Thijs Van Der Sar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jack Van Barneveld easily smothers it!
16.49
0-0Johnny Elzinga decides to run forward with the ball. Johnny Elzinga passes the ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jack Van Barneveld who gathers it comfortably.
18.50
Johnny Elzinga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tjalle Jongen. Tjalle Jongen passes the ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.39
1-0Marinus Van De Wey threads the ball through to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.22
Victor Boussatta decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Boussatta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van Den Brom.
28.03
Houssin Amzine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
32.13
HFC Haarlem are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.49
1-0Scott Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Van Den Brom. The referee calls over Scott Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Humphrey Van Den Brom hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.57
Robert Matthijs knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Van De Wey. Marinus Van De Wey threads the ball through to Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar whips in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.56
Victor Boussatta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Diego Meijndershagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jack Van Barneveld!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
49.19
Reinier De Goey makes a simple pass to Diego Meijndershagen. Diego Meijndershagen makes a probing pass to Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.32
Humphrey Van Den Brom passes the ball forward to Diego Meijndershagen. Diego Meijndershagen passes the ball forward to Thijs Van Der Sar. Thijs Van Der Sar shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jack Van Barneveld manages to gather it comfortably.
53.52
Houssin Amzine makes a simple pass to Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.09
Richard Greig makes a simple pass to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.32
Pierre Nkono decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre Nkono shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
65.55
Thijs Van Der Sar barges into Kofi Van Der Ree. Thijs Van Der Sar is warned by the referee! Kofi Van Der Ree hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Victor Boussatta brings the ball forward. Victor Boussatta lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.15
Yannick Flucklinger chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Nkono. Pierre Nkono makes a simple pass to Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.10
Diego Meijndershagen kicks a strong pass forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jack Van Barneveld!
77.45
Victor Boussatta passes the ball forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.19
Pierre Nkono controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Vrede. Jeroen Vrede shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.23
Yannick Flucklinger clumsily knocks into Thijs Van Der Sar. The referee calls over Yannick Flucklinger and warns him to calm down! Thijs Van Der Sar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.07
Richard Greig knocks the ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.52
Houssin Amzine threads the ball through to Stefano Overbeek-Bloem. Stefano Overbeek-Bloem sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers
| Edwin Averdijk 22, 39 |