Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Allan PoulardA. Poulard58
G
1captain
G
73Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel
Anthony CharlesA. Charles61
D
captain2
D
67Christian WillemsC. Willems
Leon Van NistelrooyL. Van Nistelrooy61
D
3
D
66Daan TouzaniD. Touzani
Giuliano BoneraG. Bonera58
D
4
D
55Maurits van BeekM. van Beek
Juan-Carlos CortesJ. Cortes57
D
5
M
69Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer
Jakob WitteJ. Witte70
M
6
M
65Matt SounessM. Souness
Said RijkaardS. Rijkaard69
M
7
M
64Massimo ScottiM. Scotti
Ferry Van WonderenF. Van Wonderen69
M
8
M
47Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk
John DalglishJ. Dalglish53
M
9
M
43Jeremy VenemaJ. Venema
Piet Van VossenP. Van Vossen77
A
10
A
71Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert
Leon DirkL. Dirk66
A
11
A
65Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld
 
Bogdan KortlandB. Kortland56
D
12
A
57Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek
Bryan SendenB. Senden53
A
13
A
56Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren
Arjen WinterA. Winter52
G
14
G
56Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Hosé.


0.00
The first half starts with Veendam kicking off!
4.22
With imagination, Leon Van Nistelrooy laces a through ball forward to Juan-Carlos Cortes. Juan-Carlos Cortes makes a probing pass to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.56
Ellery Van Der Luer picks a pass forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Van Nistelrooy.
9.25
Leon Van Nistelrooy takes it forward alone. Leon Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
10.36
Leon Van Nistelrooy hits a low pass to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Vossen controls it well on his chest. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hennie Van Bommel who gathers it comfortably.
14.12
Said Rijkaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.32
Jeremy Venema knocks the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert advances inside the box! Jack Kluivert rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Allan Poulard as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.56
Massimo Scotti takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Christian Willems cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.20
Jack Kluivert kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.20
Nelson Brunswijk catches Leon Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. The referee brings Nelson Brunswijk to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
28.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.43
Massimo Scotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuliano Bonera.
32.13
Matt Souness threads the ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert runs straight at the defence! Jack Kluivert tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.43
John Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.46
John Dalglish sees space and advances. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
44.49
John Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heracles Almelo start the second half!
54.28
Maurits van Beek flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert whips in a cross ball towards Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
59.06
Said Rijkaard clumsily knocks into Jeremy Venema. The referee brings Said Rijkaard to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremy Venema stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.14
Jakob Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.58
Massimo Scotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.37
Leon Dirk flicks the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
66.23
Leon Van Nistelrooy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish sees Piet Van Vossen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piet Van Vossen whips in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hennie Van Bommel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.40
From the throw-in, Juan-Carlos Cortes picks out John Dalglish. Without breaking stride, John Dalglish plays the ball forward to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard passes the ball forward to Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
72.48
Christian Willems flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Venema. Jeremy Venema knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Van Nistelrooy.
75.06
Matt Souness makes a probing pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.40
Ferry Van Wonderen kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Hennie Van Bommel is on top of it.
83.26
John Dalglish threads the ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Hennie Van Bommel manages to gather it.
90.00
Daan Touzani knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Venema. Jeremy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Brunswijk. Nelson Brunswijk rushes past John Dalglish! Nelson Brunswijk tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Heracles Almelo
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
23.8%
50%
26.2%

Scorers
Leon Dirk 14, 36, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Dirk of Veendam

Match Ratings