Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to FC Volendam. A crowd of 16,987 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and FC Volendam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SC Heerenveen and FC Volendam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Volendam kicking off!
2.52
0-0Stefano Knol makes a simple pass to Marvin Hasselbaink. Marvin Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Eugne Bochu controls it well on his chest. Eugne Bochu knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg powers a header at goal. Ramon Ketting didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.55
0-0Callum Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman chips the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
9.44
Marvin Hasselbaink flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Ronan Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.06
Ronan Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Pienaar. Patrick Pienaar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Ramon Ketting.
16.28
0-0It's a corner kick. Stefano Knol kicks a low ball out wide. Vito Schwoch gets to the ball and clears it up field.
18.27
0-1Callum Henderson hits a low pass to Antoine Timmer. Antoine Timmer passes the ball forward to Wout Kooiman. Wout Kooiman whips in a cross ball towards Vito Schwoch. Vito Schwoch beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vito Schwoch!
24.26
Ruben Arts flicks a high ball forward to Eugne Bochu who takes it down. Eugne Bochu shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.46
Callum Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Smits. Martin Smits makes a probing pass to Steve Goossen. Steve Goossen shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
28.22
Vito Schwoch takes a long throw-in. Steve Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Wout Kooiman controls it well on his chest. Wout Kooiman tries a spectacular long range effort but Jo Schulp reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.39
0-1Martin Smits catches Reinier Opdam in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Martin Smits to come over. It's a red card!! Reinier Opdam shakes off the knock.
32.07
Callum Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Antoine Timmer who brings the ball under control. Antoine Timmer threads a neat ball through to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Zoumana Fiorese. Zoumana Fiorese rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.30
Francisco Alves threads a neat ball through to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
39.56
0-1Reinier Opdam flicks a high pass forward to Eugne Bochu who brings the ball under control. Eugne Bochu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.33
Ronan Sanchez passes the ball forward to Reinier Opdam. Reinier Opdam cuts inside the box! Reinier Opdam shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ramon Ketting with no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Volendam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with SC Heerenveen kicking off!
48.16
1-1Carl Barton barges into Ronan Sanchez. The referee calls over Carl Barton and shows him a yellow card! Ronan Sanchez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.41
Stefano Knol sees space and advances. Stefano Knol finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.29
Marinus Nieuwenburg receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefano Knol. With a delightful solo run, Marinus Nieuwenburg stretches the opposition's defence. Marinus Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Eugne Bochu. Eugne Bochu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ramon Ketting.
57.20
Antoine Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goossen. Steve Goossen knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.11
Stefano Knol kicks a strong pass forward to Ronan Sanchez. Ronan Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
71.01
1-2Wout Kooiman comes in with a late challenge on Reinier Opdam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Reinier Opdam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.31
Ruben Arts makes a probing pass to Marvin Hasselbaink. Marvin Hasselbaink flicks a high ball forward to Eugne Bochu who takes it down. Eugne Bochu whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Pienaar. Patrick Pienaar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.20
2-2Stefano Knol clumsily knocks into Steve Goossen. Stefano Knol is given a warning by the referee! Steve Goossen runs off the knock.
84.57
Marvin Hasselbaink sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Hasselbaink knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Ramon Ketting as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.14
2-2It's a corner kick. Marvin Hasselbaink loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some world-class footwork from Jon Forbes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
89.53
Marvin Hasselbaink makes a probing pass to Stefano Knol. Stefano Knol whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ramon Ketting with no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
18.7%
52%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marinus Nieuwenburg of SC Heerenveen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jo Schulp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darl Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Arts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Pienaar (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Stefano Knol (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marvin Hasselbaink (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ronan Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marinus Nieuwenburg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Reinier Opdam (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eugne Bochu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Louis Van Der Vaart (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kai Richter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Montero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ramon Ketting (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Francisco Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Smits (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Carl Barton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Vito Schwoch (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Antoine Timmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Fonseca (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Zoumana Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wout Kooiman (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Oscar Leon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |