Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kofi De Goey.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kofi De Goey.
0.00
0-0FC Volendam kick off!
4.32
0-0Eric Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
6.13
0-0Juan-Carlos Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Urso controls it well on his chest. Antonio Urso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom knocks the ball forward to Matthias Metzler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.24
0-0Victor Soler makes a probing pass to Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henk Van Der Gouw.
9.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Lozano plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
0-0Mattia Nunziata makes a simple pass to Antonio Urso. Antonio Urso hits a low pass to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.17
Alun Southgate threads a neat ball through to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.06
1-0Dami‘n Houtman flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Lozano. Victor Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Carbone. Ljubisa Carbone lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.32
Victor Soler passes the ball forward to Ian Inia. Ian Inia shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Billy Lowe!
27.46
Regilio Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Riccardo Lambertini as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.45
1-0Regilio Meeuwis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ljubisa Carbone chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
30.13
Juan-Carlos Gonzalez makes a run forward as Henk Van Der Gouw takes the throw-in. Juan-Carlos Gonzalez skillfully chests the ball down. Juan-Carlos Gonzalez sweeps the ball up the wings. Rafael Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Riccardo Lambertini!
32.56
Juan-Carlos Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Regilio Meeuwis. Regilio Meeuwis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons skips past Dami‘n Houtman! Gijs Hellemons looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Riccardo Lambertini had no chance!! Goal for FC Dordrecht!
39.05
Victor Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Inia. Ian Inia shoots from outside the area but Billy Lowe is on top of it.
42.09
Stuart Naysmith makes a probing pass to Ian Inia. Ian Inia whips in a cross ball towards Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Volendam!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam have changed their lineup with David Dreef replacing Victor Lozano and Gianpaolo Malafronte replacing Ian Inia. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dordrecht players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Dordrecht kicking off!
47.19
Dami‘n Houtman chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Sieme Dos Santos. Sieme Dos Santos shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
48.58
2-1Juan-Carlos Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Urso. Antonio Urso flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Metzler who brings the ball under control. Matthias Metzler plays a quick one-two with Rafael Denneboom and rushes in on goal... Matthias Metzler shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Ivar Van Der Schaaf. Excellent block.
49.49
Mattia Nunziata gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Rafael Denneboom runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Rafael Denneboom provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.32
Dennis de Graaf kicks a strong pass forward to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons makes a probing pass between the defence to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.49
2-3FC Volendam have made a substitution with Nicholas Diasalmeida replacing Sieme Dos Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Arno Schreuder replacing Henk Van Der Gouw .
61.49
Eric Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Gijs Hellemons holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gijs Hellemons shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.27
2-3Victor Soler comes in with a late challenge on Dennis de Graaf. The referee warns Victor Soler to calm down! Dennis de Graaf runs off the knock.
66.12
Juan-Carlos Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Urso controls it well on his chest. Antonio Urso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom edges inside the box! Rafael Denneboom cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
67.31
Victor Soler catches Eric Schumacher on the ankles. Victor Soler is warned by the referee again! Eric Schumacher runs off the knock.
75.28
Victor Soler comes in with a late challenge on Regilio Meeuwis. The referee calls over Victor Soler yet again and warns him to calm down! Regilio Meeuwis runs off the knock.
77.21
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Raymond Kreek replacing Gijs Hellemons .
81.29
Victor Soler passes the ball forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Malafronte. Gianpaolo Malafronte makes a looping header on goal. Billy Lowe didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.42
Dami‘n Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Victor Soler controls it well on his chest. Victor Soler flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida who takes it down. Nicholas Diasalmeida knocks in a cross ball towards David Dreef. David Dreef rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Dreef!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
28.6%
40%
31.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gijs Hellemons of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Riccardo Lambertini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alun Southgate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dami‘n Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivar Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Victor Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Inia (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ljubisa Carbone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sieme Dos Santos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nicholas Diasalmeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Dreef (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Gianpaolo Malafronte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Lowe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Henk Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mattia Nunziata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Regilio Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis de Graaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Urso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Denneboom (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Matthias Metzler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gijs Hellemons (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Arno Schreuder (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Jezierski (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raymond Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |