Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 18,356 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both MVV and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both MVV and HFC Haarlem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and HFC Haarlem kick off!
6.25
0-0Kofi Frijters hacks Stefan Vandenbroeck from behind! The referee calls over Kofi Frijters and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Vandenbroeck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.46
Kew Van Der Gaag comes in with a late challenge on Kofi Frijters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kofi Frijters stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.05
0-0Henry de Groot advances with the ball. Henry de Groot shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.51
1-0Billy Van Den Herik decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Van Den Herik goes all the way! Billy Van Den Herik makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Billy Van Den Herik scores for MVV!!
14.56
Kofi Frijters sees space and advances. Kofi Frijters makes a probing pass to Ruud de Graaf. Ruud de Graaf lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.23
Pius Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.12
1-0Ruud Van Basten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry de Groot. Henry de Groot threads the ball through to Stefan Vandenbroeck. Stefan Vandenbroeck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Arjan Van Der Ree is on top of it.
22.18
1-0Romano Arts barges into Pius Van Eijk. Romano Arts is given a warning by the referee! Pius Van Eijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.58
Romano Arts sees a break and surges forward. Romano Arts lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Vandenbroeck. Stefan Vandenbroeck directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.27
Pius Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards David Law. David Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
34.56
Pius Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud de Graaf. Ruud de Graaf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
36.27
Winston Lamey makes a simple pass to Ramon Vandenbroeck. Ramon Vandenbroeck knocks the ball forward to Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.19
Kofi Frijters makes a simple pass to Mark Goodwin. Mark Goodwin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law goes all the way! David Law takes a shot at goal. David Law scores for MVV!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
MVV kick off the second half!
47.35
Kofi Frijters threads the ball through to Billy Van Den Herik. Billy Van Den Herik makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Law. David Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.32
2-1Jos Blind makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romano Arts. Romano Arts decides to run forward with the ball. Romano Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.54
Romero P. Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Goodwin. Mark Goodwin makes a probing pass to Ruud de Graaf. Ruud de Graaf goes all the way! Ruud de Graaf cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.56
Ramon Vandenbroeck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Vandenbroeck. Stefan Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet. Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.36
Romano Arts threads the ball through to Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Arjan Van Der Ree manages to gather it comfortably.
61.11
Romano Arts hacks Pius Van Eijk from behind! Romano Arts is given another warning by the referee! Pius Van Eijk runs off the knock.
63.07
Billy Van Den Herik knocks the ball forward to David Law. David Law goes all the way! David Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.47
Winston Lamey chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Vandenbroeck. Ramon Vandenbroeck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet. Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet!
81.41
2-2Kofi Frijters takes it forward alone. Kofi Frijters knocks the ball forward to Paul Abidallah. Paul Abidallah knocks the ball forward to Ruud de Graaf but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.34
Kofi Frijters kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Goodwin. Mark Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud de Graaf. Ruud de Graaf goes all the way! Ruud de Graaf rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.32
Ramon Vandenbroeck catches Mark Goodwin on the ankles. Ramon Vandenbroeck is warned by the referee! Mark Goodwin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%
Scorers