Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 19,449 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen kick off!
2.27
0-0Alfred Dassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein whips in a cross ball towards Wout Schut. Wout Schut directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jerome Schreuder easily smothers it.
3.02
1-0Richard Mason hoofs the ball up the pitch. Sven Douglas plays a perfect one-two with Abassi Roy and rushes in on goal... Sven Douglas tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sven Douglas!
6.10
1-0Rafael Lambers chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.13
Thijs de Vries flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.18
1-0Younes Elzéard knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lambers. Rafael Lambers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Marcelino.
15.46
Gerard van Dijk passes the ball forward to Ferdi Victoria. Ferdi Victoria shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.54
Thijs de Vries makes a simple pass to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg plays a perfect one-two with Sven Douglas and rushes in on goal... Geoffrey van den Berg rockets a shot on goal but somehow Tomˆs Heubach manages to keep it out.
24.16
Ben Ljungberg makes a beautiful solo run. Ben Ljungberg goes all the way! Ben Ljungberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jerome Schreuder manages to keep it out.
26.15
Guillermo Marcelino threads the ball through to Thijs de Vries. Thijs de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.05
1-0Younes Elzéard comes in with a late challenge on Geoffrey van den Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Geoffrey van den Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.34
Gerard van Dijk threads the ball through to Wout Schut. Wout Schut knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jerome Schreuder who gathers it comfortably.
32.25
Edgar Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.15
Younes Elzéard flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard van Dijk. Gerard van Dijk surges forward with the ball. Gerard van Dijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Thijs de Vries catches Ben Ljungberg on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Ljungberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
51.31
Gerard van Dijk kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jerome Schreuder manages to gather it comfortably.
59.05
Geoffrey Jansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy plays a perfect one-two with Geoffrey van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Abassi Roy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.57
Ben Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wout Schut. Wout Schut whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.26
Thijs de Vries decides to run forward with the ball. Thijs de Vries shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tomˆs Heubach manages to gather it comfortably.
66.20
Ben Ljungberg sees a break and surges forward. Ben Ljungberg shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.45
Thijs de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy passes the ball forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.40
2-1Edgar Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Douglas. Sven Douglas threads the ball through to Abassi Roy but he's offside!
72.20
Edgar Antunes advances with the ball. Edgar Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.53
Ben Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pius van der Wal.
87.19
Guillermo Marcelino takes it forward alone. Guillermo Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg goes all the way! Geoffrey van den Berg tries a spectacular strike but Tomˆs Heubach is on top of it.
90.00
Younes Elzéard kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Ljungberg. Ben Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Bryan Klein. Bryan Klein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Miranda.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
31.3%
48.2%
20.5%
Scorers