Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Yanmar Stadion where Almere City FC play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 9,394 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Almere City FC and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Almere City FC and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Almere City FC start the match!
2.51
0-0Boudewijn Juffing takes it forward alone. Boudewijn Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Greig who gathers it comfortably.
6.50
0-0Jo Bertjens makes a simple pass to Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Erik Robben manages to keep it out.
10.15
Martin Vermeulen kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.38
0-0Martin Vermeulen makes a simple pass to Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier goes all the way! Thijs Zoetebier shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
16.20
Boudewijn Juffing makes a probing pass to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke James.
20.06
0-0Almere City FC are easily keeping FC Dordrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
21.12
Boudewijn Juffing threads the ball through to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.35
Jo Bertjens makes a probing pass to Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.25
Almere City FC are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.19
0-0Mohammed Roest comes in with a late challenge on George Kantelberg. The referee calls over Mohammed Roest and warns him to calm down! George Kantelberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.59
Artur Nascimento makes a simple pass to Guillermo Maes. Guillermo Maes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Erik Robben is on top of it.
44.56
Petri Van Der Meyde knocks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Juffing. Boudewijn Juffing advances with the ball. Boudewijn Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Greig who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
George Kantelberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Booth. Paul Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht kick off!
48.18
George Kantelberg brings the ball forward. George Kantelberg whips in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.14
Martin Vermeulen decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Vermeulen knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dominic Greig!
59.09
Thijs Zoetebier hacks Luke James from behind! Thijs Zoetebier is given a warning by the referee! Luke James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.03
Daniel Bisseling surges forward with the ball. Daniel Bisseling makes a probing pass to Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.54
Clarence Van Ede catches Ulrich Steijn on the ankles. Clarence Van Ede is warned by the referee! Ulrich Steijn runs off the knock.
67.43
Almere City FC are easily keeping FC Dordrecht at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.20
Artur Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Jo Bertjens. Jo Bertjens makes a simple pass to Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Erik Robben.
78.01
Boudewijn Juffing chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Zoetebier. Thijs Zoetebier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.33
Guillermo Maes knocks the ball forward to Paul Booth. Paul Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Erik Robben easily smothers it.
84.48
George Kantelberg chips the ball to his team mate, Clarence Van Ede. Clarence Van Ede knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ulrich Steijn.
85.57
0-0Thijs Zoetebier catches Artur Nascimento on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
22.5%
50%
27.5%