Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Telstar Velsen. 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 Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Hosé.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Hosé.
0.00
0-0Telstar Velsen kick off!
4.52
0-0Andy Van Halst flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
Said Rijkaard flicks the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
0-0Andy Van Halst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers threads a neat ball through to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.01
Leon Van Nistelrooy flicks a high ball forward to Said Rijkaard who takes it down. Said Rijkaard knocks the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen flicks a high pass forward. Leon Dirk controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Leon Dirk provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
24.40
1-0Jakob Witte flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Vossen who takes it down. Piet Van Vossen flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. John Dalglish side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.37
1-0Wilco Cruyff makes a probing pass to Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman sees Billy Hill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Hill shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Allan Poulard manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.49
Andy Van Halst flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Miguel Bravo provides some space. He shoots at goal but Allan Poulard reads it well. Quality keeping!
42.41
Jakob Witte knocks the ball forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wilco Cruyff.
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. Telstar Velsen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Veendam kick off the second half!
48.30
1-0Andy Van Halst hacks Leon Van Nistelrooy from behind! The referee calls over Andy Van Halst and warns him to calm down! Leon Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.30
Giuliano Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard advances with the ball. Said Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.33
Billy Hill hits a low pass to Andy Van Halst. Andy Van Halst knocks in a cross ball towards Raimond Heesakkers. Raimond Heesakkers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.09
Said Rijkaard darts forward. Said Rijkaard lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.03
Jakob Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Roman.
75.56
Jakob Witte advances with the ball. Jakob Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
78.32
John Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen advances inside the box! Piet Van Vossen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.55
Jakob Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk plays a quick one-two with Piet Van Vossen and rushes in on goal... Leon Dirk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
81.18
1-1Anthony Charles hacks Frederico Mora from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Said Rijkaard threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marvin Van Halst smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
25.3%
45.3%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Witte of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Allan Poulard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Charles (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuliano Bonera (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Van Wonderen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jakob Witte (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Said Rijkaard (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | John Dalglish (MID) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Piet Van Vossen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Leon Dirk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Schumacher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bogdan Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bryan Senden (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marvin Van Halst (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Hunt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wilco Cruyff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gionatha Di Salvatore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ernesto Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Van Halst (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Raimond Heesakkers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Frederico Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wout Molenaar (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinando Bellotto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Arts (DEF) | 0 | |