Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 20,100 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.


0.00
SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
3.10
Roberto Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Cas. Albert Cas sees space and advances. Albert Cas edges inside the box! Albert Cas tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
4.12
Colin Gemmell makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini shoots from outside the area. Samir Schäfer gets down and covers it.
6.52
Jonas Freund advances with the ball. Jonas Freund controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.10
Eben Edusei catches Eric Erler on the ankles. Eben Edusei is warned by the referee! Eric Erler stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.56
Paolo Scalzo threads the ball through to Eric Erler. Eric Erler cuts inside the box! Eric Erler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Flavio Venturin smothers it!
12.29
Arnold Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Roland Koster who brings the ball under control. Roland Koster knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Grava.
15.39
Roberto Castro threads the ball through to Albert Cas. Albert Cas threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Samir Schäfer.
20.16
Kevin Cleland sees space and advances. Kevin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Eric Erler who takes it down. Eric Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Clarence Zoetebier. Clarence Zoetebier heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.19
Arnold Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Roland Koster comfortably collects the pass. Roland Koster knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Erler. With a superhuman jump, Eric Erler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.59
Colin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Marchanno Van Loenhout collects the pass. Marchanno Van Loenhout threads the ball through to Juri Zauli but he's offside!
26.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.35
With some swift thinking, Albert Cas plays the ball forward to Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Samir Schäfer manages to gather it.
30.27
Paolo Scalzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Flavio Venturin who gathers it comfortably.
32.37
SC Heerenveen have made 3 substitutions with Pier G. Urso replacing Juri Zauli, Matthias Geis replacing Albert Cas and John Collins replacing Roberto Castro .
33.45
Matthias Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Urso. Pier G. Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Schäfer who gathers it comfortably.
34.54
Kevin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Scalzo. Paolo Scalzo flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Percassi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rocco R. Percassi shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.28
Francesco G. Grava flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Schäfer who gathers it comfortably.
40.31
Paolo Scalzo flicks a high pass forward to Rocco R. Percassi who brings the ball under control. Rocco R. Percassi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.57
Garry Steijn slams into Gianmatteo Antonellini with his studs up. Garry Steijn is shown the red card!! Gianmatteo Antonellini runs off the knock.
45.00
Francesco G. Grava sees Ighli Mercuri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ighli Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Marchanno Van Loenhout controls it well on his chest. Marchanno Van Loenhout makes a simple pass, allowing Gianmatteo Antonellini to run into the box. Gianmatteo Antonellini makes some space for himself and shoots 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!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off!
53.11
Ighli Mercuri makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli Mercuri finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
55.56
Arnold Veldman flicks the ball to his team mate, Roland Koster. Roland Koster tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
59.53
Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Scalzo. Paolo Scalzo threads a neat ball through to Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eric Erler is offside!
60.31
Arnold Veldman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi whips in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Flavio Venturin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
62.31
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Ray Stellone replacing Kevin Rae .
63.49
Paolo Scalzo takes it forward alone. Paolo Scalzo knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.29
Matthias Geis knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Samir Schäfer manages to keep it out.
67.01
John Collins sees Colin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Marchanno Van Loenhout who takes it down. Marchanno Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.12
Ighli Mercuri passes the ball forward to Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini connects with a diving header but is denied by Samir Schäfer. Excellent save.
73.14
Paolo Scalzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Flavio Venturin smothers it!
89.50
Paolo Scalzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Erler. Eric Erler whips in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Cliff Fortes takes a long throw-in. Kevin Cleland threads a neat ball through to Arnold Veldman. Arnold Veldman threads a neat ball through to Eric Erler. Eric Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Grava.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
28.3%
42.4%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eric Erler of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings
1.Flavio Venturin (GK)
6
2.Roberto Castro (DEF)
6
3.Eben Edusei (DEF)
5
4.Francesco G. Grava (DEF)
6
5.Albert Cas (MID)
7
6.Ighli Mercuri (MID)
6
7.Colin Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Jonas Freund (MID)
6
9.Juri Zauli (ATT)
6
10.Marchanno Van Loenhout (ATT)
6
11.Gianmatteo Antonellini (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pier G. Urso (DEF)
6
13.Matthias Geis (ATT)
6
14.John Collins (DEF)
6

1.Samir Schäfer (GK)
7
2.Garry Steijn (DEF)red card
3
3.Cliff Fortes (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Cleland (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Rae (DEF)
6
6.Paolo Scalzo (MID)
7
7.Arnold Veldman (MID)
6
8.Rocco R. Percassi (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Roland Koster (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Eric Erler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Clarence Zoetebier (ATT)
6
 
12.Ray Stellone (MID)
6
13.Gianfranco Ruscitti (MID)
0
14.Martin Juffing (GK)
0