Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sportpark De Heikant where Achilles 29 play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,987 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Achilles 29 are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Achilles 29 get the match underway!
2.11
Oliver Fromm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rob Schut. Rob Schut makes a simple pass to Romano Visser. Romano Visser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.07
Alexandre Quaresma threads the ball through to Ignacio Valle. Ignacio Valle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Heiser who gathers it comfortably.
8.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.12
Said Van Den Herik makes a beautiful solo run. Said Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.39
Ignacio Valle catches Said Van Den Herik on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Van Den Herik stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.33
Achilles 29 are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.42
Ricardo Alves knocks the ball forward to Said Van Den Herik. Said Van Den Herik knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Visser. Romano Visser whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.53
Eric Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Lee. Rene Lee shoots from long range but it flies wide!
30.48
Oliver Fromm clumsily knocks into Menno Hamers. Oliver Fromm is shown the yellow card! Menno Hamers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.46
Roberto Westerveld makes a probing pass to Eric Timmer. Eric Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene Lee. Rene Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Iwan Boschker makes a simple pass to Mark Mentink. Mark Mentink knocks the ball to his team mate, Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Veendam start the second half!
47.52
Eric Timmer takes it forward alone. Eric Timmer makes a simple pass to Rene Lee. Rene Lee cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Oliver Heiser has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.45
Dirk Fränkel knocks the ball forward to Romano Visser. Romano Visser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pascal Wisgerhof manages to gather it comfortably.
59.52
Rob Schut makes a simple pass to Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.20
Rob Schut knocks the ball forward to Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.47
Ricardo Alves knocks the ball forward to Rob Schut. Rob Schut threads the ball through to Romano Visser. Romano Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
71.01
Rob Schut knocks the ball forward to Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento shoots from 20 yards but somehow Pascal Wisgerhof manages to keep it out.
75.16
Rob Schut sees a break and surges forward. Rob Schut controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.34
Raymond Sluiter threads the ball through to Menno Hamers. Menno Hamers shoots from long range but it is miles over!
87.16
Rob Schut makes a beautiful solo run. Rob Schut whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Bento. Diogo Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Mitchell Kok kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Fränkel. Dirk Fränkel kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Visser. Romano Visser shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Eric Timmer of Veendam
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%

Scorers