Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 18,726 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0SC Heerenveen start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.53
0-0Sergio Krijgsman clumsily knocks into Flavio Pensalfini. The referee calls over Sergio Krijgsman and shows him a yellow card! Flavio Pensalfini runs off the knock.
8.50
1-0Marc Bakker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.34
1-0Sven Klein hits a low pass to Max Groenendijk. Max Groenendijk shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
16.09
1-0Jack Grim threads a neat ball through to Corrado Liverani. Corrado Liverani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurice Matthijs.
18.17
1-0Marc Bakker knocks the ball forward to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto tries a spectacular long range effort. Markus Nordwald gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
20.55
Denny Varkevisser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sandro Bravo. Sandro Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Said Van Eijk. Said Van Eijk makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.20
Jack Grim barges into Denny Varkevisser. The referee calls over Jack Grim and shows him a yellow card! Denny Varkevisser runs off the knock.
27.11
1-1Dale Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Krijgsman. Sergio Krijgsman surges forward with the ball. Sergio Krijgsman makes a great pass forward. Jack Grim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.17
Sergio Krijgsman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Richter. Simon Richter makes a probing pass to Jack Grim. Jack Grim cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jack Grim provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Markus Nordwald. Excellent save.
36.04
Denny Varkevisser makes a simple pass to Sven Klein. Sven Klein flicks a high pass forward. Max Groenendijk collects the pass. Max Groenendijk runs straight at the defence! Max Groenendijk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
44.19
Colin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Maurice Matthijs sees Sandro Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sandro Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Van Der Woerdt who gracefully takes it down. Egbert Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade start the second half!
51.07
Simon Richter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Grim. Jack Grim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Pensalfini.
54.16
Sergio Krijgsman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus knocks in a cross ball towards Corrado Liverani. Corrado Liverani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.44
Dale Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus makes a simple pass to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.35
Sven Klein sees Egbert Van Der Woerdt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Egbert Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Said Van Eijk. Some world-class footwork from Said Van Eijk provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
61.06
Dale Fletcher makes a simple pass to Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker threads a neat ball through to Jack Grim. Jack Grim plays a one-two with Marc Bakker and rushes in on goal... Jack Grim comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.34
Seeing Sandro Bravo's run, Sven Klein quickly throws the ball into his path. Sandro Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Van Eijk. Said Van Eijk takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
67.16
Alfons Marbus flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Liverani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corrado Liverani shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.57
Dale Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomˆs Cairo. Tomˆs Cairo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
75.31
Simon Richter hits a low pass to Jack Grim. Jack Grim makes a probing pass to Max Dal Canto. Max Dal Canto shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.44
Maurice Matthijs plays the ball forward to Max Groenendijk. Max Groenendijk cuts inside the box! Max Groenendijk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Carl Jobson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.40
Marc Bakker threads a neat ball through to Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.46
2-2Maurice Matthijs barges into Simon Richter. The referee calls over Maurice Matthijs and warns him to calm down! Simon Richter runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
26.4%
42.5%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Matthijs of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Jobson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sergio Krijgsman (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Dale Fletcher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomˆs Cairo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfons Marbus (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Marc Bakker (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Colin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Max Dal Canto (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jack Grim (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Corrado Liverani (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ousmane Aubanel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nabil Zijm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jurgen Zoetebier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Markus Nordwald (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joris Splinter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Denny Varkevisser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Flavio Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jeroen Ooijer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sandro Bravo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sven Klein (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maurice Matthijs (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Egbert Van Der Woerdt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Said Van Eijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Max Groenendijk (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Quim Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Schulpen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Reinier Van Der Doelen (MID) | 0 | |