Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to FC Utrecht. A crowd of 8,941 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Veendam start the match!
2.44
0-0Seth Shields passes the ball forward to Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Pasanen.
9.49
0-0Artur Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Marguerite. Frederic Marguerite shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.37
0-0Arco Mensah makes a simple pass to Pieter Kans. Pieter Kans threads the ball through to Bram Dijkstra but he's offside!
14.28
Ivan Gioacchini knocks the ball forward to Seth Shields. Seth Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk knocks in a cross ball towards Frederic Marguerite. Frederic Marguerite powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.08
Arco Mensah makes a simple pass to Pieter Kans. Pieter Kans plays a perfect one-two with Bram Dijkstra and rushes in on goal... Pieter Kans tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
21.58
Ivan Gioacchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Barros. Artur Barros takes it forward alone. Artur Barros plays a perfect one-two with Frederic Marguerite and rushes in on goal... Artur Barros rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.55
Ivan Gioacchini passes the ball forward to Seth Shields. Seth Shields makes a simple pass to Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk threads the ball through to Frederic Marguerite but he's offside!
28.35
0-0Arnold Timmer threads the ball through to Bram Dijkstra. Bram Dijkstra goes all the way! Bram Dijkstra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Jeffrey Kasmi manages to keep it out.
30.08
Aaron Melchiot kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Barros. Artur Barros makes a simple pass to Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
34.57
Clarence Heering chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Barros. Artur Barros sees space and advances. Artur Barros shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ricardo Nascimento!
39.55
Remco Sikora takes it forward alone. Remco Sikora makes a beautiful solo run. Remco Sikora plays a perfect one-two with Bram Dijkstra and rushes in on goal... Remco Sikora takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jeffrey Kasmi.
40.03
Artur Barros sees a break and surges forward. Artur Barros goes all the way! Artur Barros makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.30
0-1Remco Sikora chips the ball to his team mate, Dave van Leeuwen. Dave van Leeuwen surges forward with the ball. Dave van Leeuwen plays a perfect one-two with Pieter Kans and rushes in on goal... Dave van Leeuwen takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off!
53.37
Arco Mensah flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Kans. Pieter Kans kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.56
Arco Mensah chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Dijkstra. Bram Dijkstra kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kew Pfennings scores for FC Utrecht!!
61.09
0-2Aaron Melchiot comes in with a late challenge on Bram Dijkstra. Aaron Melchiot is warned by the referee! Bram Dijkstra grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.14
Fabiano Vierchwood surges forward with the ball. Fabiano Vierchwood shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
65.32
Rui Hoekstra knocks the ball forward to Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk goes all the way! Rene van Dijk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
77.02
Arjen Wijngaarden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Cornelisse. Johan Cornelisse makes a simple pass to Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.19
Arjen Wijngaarden makes a simple pass to Arco Mensah. Arco Mensah flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Kans. Pieter Kans shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.02
0-2Johan Cornelisse barges into Artur Barros. The referee calls over Johan Cornelisse and warns him to calm down! Artur Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.14
Steven Pasanen flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Timmer. Arnold Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Dijkstra. Bram Dijkstra knocks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Kans. Pieter Kans tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.15
Ivan Gioacchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Hoekstra. Rui Hoekstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene van Dijk. Rene van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Marguerite. Frederic Marguerite flicks the ball with his head. Ricardo Nascimento manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
33.7%
38.2%
28.1%
Scorers