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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,498 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen kick off!
3.44
0-0Sieb Zoetebier knocks the ball forward to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.37
Don McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Van Rijswijk. Ramon Van Rijswijk goes all the way! Ramon Van Rijswijk takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.42
John Gemmell makes a probing pass to Don McNeill. Don McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau knocks the ball to his team mate, Ramon Van Rijswijk. Ramon Van Rijswijk rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.57
Paul Thomson makes a simple pass to Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.24
Winston Krijgsman makes a probing pass to Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.35
Stuart Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Elvis Miceli. Elvis Miceli chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket goes all the way! Dominique Piket rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.06
Winston Krijgsman knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.45
1-0Stuart Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Paul Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dominique Piket scores for SC Heerenveen!!
33.00
1-0Rick Goulooze sees a break and surges forward. Rick Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Senden who gathers it comfortably.
34.14
1-0Rick Goulooze comes in with a late challenge on Don McNeill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don McNeill runs off the knock.
45.00
Paul Thomson passes the ball forward to Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the second half!
47.42
Arjen Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Miceli. Elvis Miceli makes a probing pass to Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.49
Rick Goulooze sees space and advances. Rick Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Senden who gathers it comfortably.
49.48
John Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Johnny Tychon. Johnny Tychon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ramon Van Rijswijk. Ramon Van Rijswijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sieb Zoetebier.
54.50
Sieb Zoetebier makes a probing pass to Winston Krijgsman. Winston Krijgsman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.50
Elvis Miceli kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.35
Sieb Zoetebier decides to run forward with the ball. Sieb Zoetebier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh directs the ball goalwards with his head. Bas Senden is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.00
1-2Paul Thomson knocks the ball forward to Ramon Van Rijswijk. Ramon Van Rijswijk passes the ball forward to Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.17
Arjen Lee makes a probing pass to Don McNeill. Don McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Piket. Dominique Piket makes a simple pass to Ramon Van Rijswijk. Ramon Van Rijswijk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Armin Köpke manages to gather it comfortably.
72.44
Dominique Piket catches Michelangelo Grava on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominique Piket and shows him a yellow card! Michelangelo Grava stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.29
1-2Arjen Lee barges into Sieme Huizingh. Arjen Lee is warned by the referee! Sieme Huizingh carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.37
Samuel Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bas Senden who gathers it comfortably.
85.54
Samuel Varela knocks the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bas Senden is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
John Gemmell makes a simple pass to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau goes all the way! Aaron Vierklau shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aaron Vierklau!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers
| Dominique Piket 28 Aaron Vierklau 90 | Sieme Huizingh 54, 65 Frits Pfennings 86 |