Match Report


MVVMVV     SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven DistinS. Distin75
G
1captain
G
53Jo SchulpJ. Schulp
Pasquale MatteassiP. Matteassi73
D
2
D
66John MatteoJ. Matteo
Bas PothuizenB. Pothuizen66
D
3
D
62Darl MarbusD. Marbus
Abdoulaye Falikou FofanaA. Falikou Fofana66
D
4
D
57Ruben ArtsR. Arts
Jan-Willem van GastelJ. van Gastel66
D
5
M
75Patrick PienaarP. Pienaar
Roger HelderR. Helder75
M
6
M
66Stefano KnolS. Knol
Nico KneisslN. Kneissl70
M
7
M
65Cosimo MezzanottiC. Mezzanotti
Orlando BobsonO. Bobson69
M
captain8
M
65Marvin HasselbainkM. Hasselbaink
Nick DavidsN. Davids79
A
9
A
64Marinus NieuwenburgM. Nieuwenburg
Brendan ScowcroftB. Scowcroft72
A
10
A
63Reinier OpdamR. Opdam
Gary DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
11
A
62Eugne BochuE. Bochu
 
Pierre-Alain YapiP. Yapi69
G
12
M
58Ronan SanchezR. Sanchez
Craig FlintlockC. Flintlock64
D
13
A
57Louis Van Der VaartL. Van Der Vaart
Tony SchilderT. Schilder60
A
14
A
54Kai RichterK. Richter

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 17,600 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
MVV get the match underway!
6.35
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana threads a neat ball through to Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson decides to run forward with the ball. Orlando Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
10.16
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Scowcroft collects the pass. Brendan Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Davids. Nick Davids jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.04
Marinus Nieuwenburg comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Scowcroft. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Scowcroft grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.34
Bas Pothuizen laces a through ball forward to Nick Davids. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.56
Pasquale Matteassi hits a low pass to Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Orlando Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.41
Stefano Knol chips the ball to his team mate, Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.52
Orlando Bobson barges into Stefano Knol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Knol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.49
Marvin Hasselbaink comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Scowcroft. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.58
Patrick Pienaar passes the ball forward to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.43
Ruben Arts clumsily knocks into Nick Davids. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nick Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.31
Nico Kneissl brings the ball forward. Nico Kneissl puts a great ball through. Brendan Scowcroft runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.43
Orlando Bobson makes a simple pass to Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo Schulp who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen start the second half!
47.25
Gary Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Davids. Nick Davids lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Scowcroft. Brendan Scowcroft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.41
Nick Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Bobson. Orlando Bobson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
53.05
Cosimo Mezzanotti threads a neat ball through to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu plays a one-two with Cosimo Mezzanotti and rushes in on goal... Eugne Bochu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.47
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana takes it forward alone. Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana threads a neat ball through to Nick Davids. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.29
Roger Helder catches Cosimo Mezzanotti on the ankles. Roger Helder is given a warning by the referee! Cosimo Mezzanotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.10
MVV have made 3 substitutions with Pierre-Alain Yapi replacing Jan-Willem van Gastel, Craig Flintlock replacing Roger Helder and Tony Schilder replacing Gary Davidson .
61.12
With a delightful solo run, Marvin Hasselbaink stretches the opposition's defence. Marvin Hasselbaink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Distin who gathers it comfortably.
63.44
Showing composure, Orlando Bobson picks a pass forward to Nick Davids. Nick Davids edges inside the box! Nick Davids shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.05
Orlando Bobson threads the ball through to Nick Davids. Nick Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Flintlock. Craig Flintlock makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.45
Orlando Bobson hacks Stefano Knol from behind! The referee calls over Orlando Bobson and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Stefano Knol runs off the knock.
69.54
Patrick Pienaar makes a probing pass to Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam threads a neat ball through to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Steven Distin!
71.00
Cosimo Mezzanotti threads the ball through to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
73.42
Marvin Hasselbaink sees Eugne Bochu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugne Bochu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.09
Cosimo Mezzanotti threads a neat ball through to Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.23
Darl Marbus takes it forward alone. Darl Marbus hits a low pass to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bas Pothuizen.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

MVV

SC Heerenveen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%

Scorers
Gary Davidson 54
Nick Davids 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Davids of MVV

Match Ratings