Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,300 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
6.25
0-0Sieb Zoetebier threads the ball through to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davy Van Rijswijk.
10.29
Michelangelo Grava advances with the ball. Michelangelo Grava kicks a strong pass forward to Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
14.08
0-1Samuel Varela threads the ball through to Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Niels Human had no chance!! Goal for Sparta Rotterdam!
18.25
Wilco Gentile threads the ball through to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
0-1Alexander Metzler threads the ball through to Samuel Varela. Samuel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.39
Jan Vennegoor Babangida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armin Köpke who gathers it comfortably.
33.35
0-1Sieb Zoetebier makes a probing pass to Rick Goulooze. Rick Goulooze makes a beautiful solo run. Rick Goulooze knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Niels Human easily smothers it.
38.34
0-1Veendam are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.24
0-1Rui Kerkhof clumsily knocks into Frits Pfennings. The referee calls over Rui Kerkhof and warns him to calm down! Frits Pfennings stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Winston Krijgsman takes it forward alone. Winston Krijgsman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Gough. Garry Gough takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Veendam kick off!
47.15
Rui Kerkhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Babangida. Jan Vennegoor Babangida sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Babangida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Armin Köpke manages to keep it out.
53.01
Rick Goulooze threads the ball through to Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Niels Human!
57.29
Veendam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sparta Rotterdam's defence.
59.15
Winston Krijgsman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niels Human manages to gather it comfortably.
63.42
Samuel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Kerkhof.
65.56
Sieme Kluivert surges forward with the ball. Sieme Kluivert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Castro.
67.08
Winston Krijgsman threads the ball through to Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme Huizingh. Sieme Huizingh powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.59
Wilco Gentile passes the ball forward to Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michelangelo Grava.
77.40
Pascal Raff knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Babangida. Jan Vennegoor Babangida makes a probing pass to Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
Rui Kerkhof clumsily knocks into Sieme Huizingh. The referee calls over Rui Kerkhof again and warns him to calm down! Sieme Huizingh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.11
Winston Krijgsman knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.40
Samuel Varela passes the ball forward to Frits Pfennings. Frits Pfennings shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
33.3%
46.2%
20.5%
Scorers
| Sieme Huizingh 14, 67 Garry Gough 45 |