Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Yanmar Stadion where Almere City FC play host to MVV. A crowd of 13,062 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Almere City FC and MVV are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tieme De Windt.


0.00
Almere City FC kick off and get the match underway!
9.47
Colin Lineker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Robbiati. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roel Stroeve.
12.45
Aaron Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Mendez. Ernesto Mendez hits a low pass to Don Collins. Don Collins makes a simple pass, allowing Jurgen Arts to run into the box. Jurgen Arts takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.27
With vision, Roland Van De Ouweland plays the ball forward to Mirco Robbiati. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
With great imagination, Don Collins plays the ball forward to Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Lineker.
28.18
Gavin Merson comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Fuchs. The referee brings Gavin Merson to one side and gives him a warning! Bryan Fuchs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.26
Roland Van De Ouweland comes in with a late challenge on Roel Stroeve. The referee brings Roland Van De Ouweland to one side and gives him a warning! Roel Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Almere City FC appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
MVV kick off!
47.58
Dean Bridge flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Riverola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Riverola knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hutchison. Bryan Fuchs hacks Don Hutchison from behind! Penalty not given!!
48.05
Colin Lineker threads a neat ball through to Dean Bridge. Dean Bridge flicks a high ball forward to Mirco Robbiati who takes it down. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Olaf van den Berg who gathers it comfortably.
49.28
Don Hutchison sees Mirco Robbiati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Fuchs.
51.26
Roel Stroeve threads a neat ball through to Aaron Boertien. Aaron Boertien threads the ball through to Jurgen Arts. Jurgen Arts whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
53.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Ellery Juffing plays the ball forward to Gavin Merson. Gavin Merson flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Riverola controls it well on his chest. Sjaak Riverola shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Olaf van den Berg.
54.19
It's a corner kick. Jordi Prommayon loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gavin Merson rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.49
Gavin Merson makes a probing pass to Sjaak Riverola. Sjaak Riverola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bryan Fuchs.
60.05
Colin Lineker breaks forward. Colin Lineker takes it forward alone. Colin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.39
Jesper Meerdink makes a simple pass to Mirco Robbiati. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Riverola. Sjaak Riverola powers a header at goal. Olaf van den Berg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Roel Stroeve plays the ball forward to Colin Roberts. Colin Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.47
Jesper Meerdink flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Robbiati. Mirco Robbiati knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Schnoor.
85.22
Colin Lineker makes a strong solo run forward. Colin Lineker sees space and advances. Colin Lineker puts a great ball through. Sjaak Riverola runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.52
Ernesto Mendez hits a low pass to Jurgen Arts. Jurgen Arts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sjaak Riverola of Almere City FC

Match Ratings
1.Olaf van den Berg (GK)
6
2.Medhi Domoraud (DEF)
6
3.Bryan Fuchs (DEF)
6
4.Roel Stroeve (DEF)
6
5.Philipp Schnoor (DEF)
6
6.Aaron Boertien (MID)
6
7.Ernesto Mendez (MID)
6
8.Colin Roberts (MID)
6
9.Don Collins (MID)
6
10.Jurgen Arts (ATT)
6
11.Mohammed Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernest Wilnis (GK)
0
13.Glenn De Boer (GK)
0
14.Artur Antunes (DEF)
0