Match Report


HFC HaarlemHFC Haarlem     FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hans PiketH. Piket66
G
1captain
G
77Carlos Van DinterenC. Van Dinteren
Ger BesselinkG. Besselink76
D
2
D
71Enrique RamosE. Ramos
Dominique OvermarsD. Overmars73
D
3
D
71Dave ShieldsD. Shields
Albrecht JanesA. Janes73
D
4
D
70Mitchell MatthijsM. Matthijs
Lucien SamsonL. Samson68
M
5
D
70Michel PolakM. Polak
Anselmo FissoreA. Fissore67
M
6
M
77Ronny BragstadR. Bragstad
Benoit MartinelliB. Martinelli67
M
7
M
76Ivan SuarezI. Suarez
Lars WidmannL. Widmann64
M
8
M
73Edmundo MerinoE. Merino
Alejandro CirilloA. Cirillo70
A
captain9
M
65Romano Van Der LuerR. Van Der Luer
Schumann CarottiS. Carotti69
A
10
A
68Jody ChristieJ. Christie
Ivar BosI. Bos67
A
11
A
68Romano MokoenaR. Mokoena
 
Harris Of HesselinkH. Of Hesselink71
D
12
G
71Gabriel CanoG. Cano
Erik Van HalstE. Van Halst60
D
13
G
68Marino AllachM. Allach
Sander CalesS. Cales60
A
14
A
66Stefan VerlindenS. Verlinden

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 16,886 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Winston Dassen.


0.00
FC Den Bosch get the match underway!
2.10
Romano Mokoena catches Ger Besselink on the ankles. The referee brings Romano Mokoena to one side and gives him a warning! Ger Besselink stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.28
Dominique Overmars pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dominique Overmars passes the ball forward to Lucien Samson. Lucien Samson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
18.29
Michel Polak threads a neat ball through to Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Der Luer. Romano Van Der Luer powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.31
Benoit Martinelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Samson. Lucien Samson whips in a cross ball towards Schumann Carotti. Schumann Carotti flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Carlos Van Dinteren!
26.59
Albrecht Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Samson. Lucien Samson threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Cirillo. Alejandro Cirillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
28.57
Michel Polak runs forward with the ball. Michel Polak flicks a high pass forward. Jody Christie collects the pass. Jody Christie finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Hans Piket manages to keep it out.
38.44
Without breaking stride, Anselmo Fissore plays the ball forward to Alejandro Cirillo. Alejandro Cirillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Carlos Van Dinteren. Excellent save.
40.52
Edmundo Merino decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Merino whips in a cross ball towards Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Hans Piket!
42.50
Dave Shields knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Merino. Edmundo Merino flicks a high pass forward to Romano Mokoena who brings the ball under control. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hans Piket who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half. The HFC Haarlem players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Romano Van Der Luer kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ger Besselink.
48.13
Benoit Martinelli comes in with a late challenge on Dave Shields. The referee calls over Benoit Martinelli and shows him a yellow card! Dave Shields runs off the knock.
51.54
Ger Besselink flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Fissore who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Fissore threads a neat ball through to Lucien Samson. Lucien Samson whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Fissore. Anselmo Fissore directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anselmo Fissore!
54.47
Ger Besselink makes a simple pass to Ivar Bos. Ivar Bos shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Van Dinteren manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.04
Alejandro Cirillo passes the ball forward to Ivar Bos. Ivar Bos shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Van Dinteren smothers it!
60.43
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Gabriel Cano replacing Dave Shields .
61.48
Dominique Overmars receives the ball from a throw-in from Albrecht Janes. Dominique Overmars flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Cirillo. Alejandro Cirillo takes it forward alone. Alejandro Cirillo advances inside the box! Alejandro Cirillo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Carlos Van Dinteren. Excellent save.
63.13
Albrecht Janes brings the ball forward. Albrecht Janes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Cirillo. Alejandro Cirillo shoots from long range but somehow Carlos Van Dinteren manages to keep it out.
66.18
Anselmo Fissore sees Benoit Martinelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benoit Martinelli skips past Mitchell Matthijs! Benoit Martinelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.26
Edmundo Merino makes a simple pass to Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
73.30
Dominique Overmars makes a probing pass to Anselmo Fissore. Anselmo Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michel Polak.
75.29
Romano Mokoena threads a neat ball through to Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Overmars.
79.36
Benoit Martinelli brings the ball forward. Benoit Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
83.23
Anselmo Fissore kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Martinelli. Benoit Martinelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ivar Bos. Ivar Bos heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.31
Albrecht Janes sees Lars Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Widmann brings the ball forward. Lars Widmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carlos Van Dinteren is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Gabriel Cano sees space and advances. Gabriel Cano plays the ball forward to Jody Christie. Jody Christie finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

HFC Haarlem

FC Den Bosch
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%

Scorers
Anselmo Fissore 52
Ivar Bos 83
Lars Widmann 87
Romano Van Der Luer 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Van Dinteren of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings