Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 8,557 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Hasselbaink.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Hasselbaink.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Veendam kicking off!
2.27
0-0Helder Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Neeskens controls it well on his chest. Roberto Neeskens shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.30
0-0Raimond Wisgerhof hits a low pass to Leon Van Halst. Leon Van Halst whips in a cross ball towards Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Roy Mentink. What a save!
6.27
0-0John Bakboord threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Ferrer. Alejandro Ferrer makes a probing pass to Leon Van Halst. Leon Van Halst plays a one-two with Roberto Neeskens and advances towards the goal... Tjalle Jongen hacks Leon Van Halst from behind! Leon Van Halst appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.13
John Bakboord threads the ball through to Clive Brown. Clive Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Neeskens. Roberto Neeskens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.46
1-0John Bakboord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raimond Wisgerhof. Raimond Wisgerhof makes a beautiful solo run. Raimond Wisgerhof plays a one-two with Abubakari Maes and advances towards the goal... Raimond Wisgerhof cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.04
1-0Markus Dittrich makes a simple pass to Kai Palumbo. Kai Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Hill.
27.02
Alejandro Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Brown. Clive Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Maes. Abubakari Maes edges inside the box! Abubakari Maes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.54
1-0Jeffrey Timmer clumsily knocks into Kaba Dumas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kaba Dumas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
1-0Markus Dittrich hoofs the ball up the pitch. Cedric Polak kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Palumbo but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.04
David Waterreus flicks a high pass forward to Regilio Dekker who brings the ball under control. Regilio Dekker flicks a high pass forward. Kai Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Kai Palumbo shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
36.49
Clive Brown makes a probing pass to Alejandro Ferrer. Alejandro Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Maes. Abubakari Maes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.56
John Bakboord sees Clive Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Brown runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive Brown puts a great ball through but Leon Van Halst is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Sparta Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.53
Billy Laros passes the ball forward to Kaba Dumas. Kaba Dumas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raimond Wisgerhof.
49.32
Billy Laros brings the ball forward. Billy Laros plays a scrappy one-two with Cedric Polak and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Laros makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.07
Markus Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Polak. Cedric Polak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Umberto Sarti who gathers it comfortably.
59.26
Alejandro Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Abubakari Maes. Abubakari Maes shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.26
3-0Sparta Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Piet Van Den Herik replacing Kaba Dumas and Gerard Meijndershagen replacing Cedric Polak .
63.05
Jeffrey Timmer threads a neat ball through to John Bakboord. John Bakboord sees space and advances. John Bakboord makes a great pass forward. Leon Van Halst runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.16
Tjalle Jongen advances with the ball. Tjalle Jongen makes a simple pass to Kai Palumbo. Kai Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Bakboord.
72.12
Tjalle Jongen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Dittrich. Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Dittrich plays the ball forward to Piet Van Den Herik. Piet Van Den Herik plays a scrappy one-two with Gerard Meijndershagen and advances towards the goal... Piet Van Den Herik shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.34
Alejandro Ferrer hits a low pass to Raimond Wisgerhof. Raimond Wisgerhof decides to run forward with the ball. Raimond Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari Maes. Abubakari Maes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roy Mentink gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
81.18
Jeffrey Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ferrer. Alejandro Ferrer plays the ball forward to Abubakari Maes. Abubakari Maes shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Roy Mentink smothers it!
83.47
3-0Regilio Dekker barges into Alejandro Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Ferrer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.35
Tjalle Jongen takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Waterreus. David Waterreus knocks the ball forward to Kai Palumbo. Kai Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Gerard Meijndershagen. Gerard Meijndershagen rushes past Jeffrey Timmer! Gerard Meijndershagen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
32.5%
39.8%
27.7%
Scorers
| Raimond Wisgerhof 15 Abubakari Maes 36, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abubakari Maes of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Umberto Sarti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Hill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeffrey Timmer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Helder Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Ferrer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Raimond Wisgerhof (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Clive Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leon Van Halst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Neeskens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Abubakari Maes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | George Van Thiel (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Kohler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Venema (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roy Mentink (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Waterreus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Egbert Wiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tjalle Jongen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regilio Dekker (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Kaba Dumas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Markus Dittrich (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Laros (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joos Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cedric Polak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kai Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ulrich Tychon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Piet Van Den Herik (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerard Meijndershagen (GK) | 6 | |