Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,548 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
The pitch is in poor condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Van Der Meyde.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and ADO Den Haag kick off!
6.38
0-0Anthony Charles flicks a high pass forward to Said Rijkaard who brings the ball under control. Said Rijkaard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Said Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordi Frijters.
8.53
0-0Said Rijkaard breaks forward. Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Vossen controls it well on his chest. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Oscar Hidalgo reads it well. Nice save!
9.11
0-0Giampiero Marazzina sees a break and surges forward. Giampiero Marazzina plays a scrappy one-two with Marinus de Groot and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giampiero Marazzina shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.47
Ferry Van Wonderen sees John Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Dalglish shoots from long range but is denied by Oscar Hidalgo. Excellent save.
12.01
0-0Guillermo Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Postiga. Ruben Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Marinus de Groot who brings the ball under control. Marinus de Groot knocks the ball forward to Ruben Postiga but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.17
Juan-Carlos Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Witte controls it well on his chest. Jakob Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.13
0-0John Dalglish catches Guillermo Pardo on the ankles. John Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Pardo runs off the knock.
20.42
Jakob Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte connects with a diving header but somehow Oscar Hidalgo manages to keep it out.
22.15
1-0Jordi Frijters sees Alejandro Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Izquierdo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.44
Ferry Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.08
Juan-Carlos Cortes makes a probing pass to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.46
Leon Dirk surges forward with the ball. Leon Dirk whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Oscar Hidalgo.
39.33
1-0Ferry Van Wonderen takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from John Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.10
Juan-Carlos Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish makes a probing pass to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen whips in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Oscar Hidalgo!
44.17
Giuliano Bonera makes a probing pass to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard threads the ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordi Frijters.
45.00
Anthony Charles flicks a high pass forward. Ferry Van Wonderen controls it well on his chest. Ferry Van Wonderen sees Piet Van Vossen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jordi Frijters.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Veendam start the second half!
48.14
Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward. Leon Dirk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Dirk knocks the ball forward to Said Rijkaard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.55
Mirko Garavelli flicks a high pass forward to Giampiero Marazzina who brings the ball under control. Giampiero Marazzina threads a neat ball through to Marinus de Groot. Marinus de Groot knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.33
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Ferry Van Wonderen controls it well on his chest. Ferry Van Wonderen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.08
Jordi Frijters threads a neat ball through to Mirko Garavelli. Mirko Garavelli makes a probing pass to Marinus de Groot. Marinus de Groot whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
65.49
John Dalglish sees Said Rijkaard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Rijkaard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ferry Van Wonderen through on goal. Some good footwork from Ferry Van Wonderen provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ferry Van Wonderen!
69.49
Anthony Charles makes a simple pass to Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leon Dirk provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.12
Guillermo Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Postiga. Ruben Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Izquierdo. Alejandro Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
72.49
Ferry Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to John Dalglish. John Dalglish sees space and advances. John Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.41
Jordi Frijters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Allan Poulard smothers it!
78.30
Giuliano Bonera flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Cortes who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Cortes passes the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen shoots from just inside the box. Oscar Hidalgo easily gets down and covers it.
79.40
Giuliano Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jakob Witte through on goal. Jakob Witte tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Oscar Hidalgo had no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
84.42
Ferry Van Wonderen knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
85.27
Giampiero Marazzina breaks forward. Giampiero Marazzina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk Waterreus. Luuk Waterreus plays a one-two with Alejandro Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Luuk Waterreus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.36
Ferry Van Wonderen plays the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen whips in a cross ball towards Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.4%
65.6%
Play Area
34.4%
39.8%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ferry Van Wonderen of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Hidalgo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jannes Houttuin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jordi Frijters (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ruben Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mirko Garavelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giampiero Marazzina (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sven Van De Ouweland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Izquierdo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Luuk Waterreus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marinus de Groot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeffrey Wapenaar (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Polak (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Dos Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Allan Poulard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuliano Bonera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Witte (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Said Rijkaard (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ferry Van Wonderen (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | John Dalglish (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Piet Van Vossen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Leon Dirk (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Schumacher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bogdan Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bryan Senden (ATT) | 0 | |