Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,346 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Veendam and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Veendam and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Lindenbergh.
0.00
0-0Veendam kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
0-1Said Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.00
0-1Martin Klein threads a neat ball through to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek shoots from outside the area but is denied by Allan Poulard. Excellent save.
20.02
0-1Ferry Hansma barges into John Dalglish. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Dalglish grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.25
0-1Martin Klein darts forward. Martin Klein advances inside the box! Giuliano Bonera comes in with a late challenge on Martin Klein. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.44
0-1Jakob Witte hits a low pass to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferry Hansma.
26.48
0-1Said Monteiro hacks Jakob Witte from behind! Said Monteiro is warned by the referee! Jakob Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.57
Giuliano Bonera threads the ball through to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Said Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Veendam!
39.23
Juan-Carlos Cortes clumsily knocks into Tijani Karnebeek. Juan-Carlos Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Tijani Karnebeek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Marchanno De Windt flicks a high pass forward. Martin Klein controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Martin Klein plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Allan Poulard who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Said Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Karnebeek collects the pass. Tijani Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the second half underway!
47.17
Juan-Carlos Cortes passes the ball forward to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball towards Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.52
2-2Eoin Greening passes the ball forward to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.09
Martin Klein threads a neat ball through to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.37
Kevin Allach decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Allach knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Charles.
73.12
Jakob Witte sees Piet Van Vossen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.4%
50%
21.6%
Scorers
| Piet Van Vossen 35 Said Rijkaard 47 | Eoin Greening 3, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Greening of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 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. | Ferry Van Wonderen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Said Rijkaard (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | John Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Piet Van Vossen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Leon Dirk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Schumacher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bogdan Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bryan Senden (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steven Roorda (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marchanno De Windt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Wijngaarden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Hansma (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Said Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Klein (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Allach (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eoin Greening (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tijani Karnebeek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Besselink (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 0 | |