Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 17,051 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Kool.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Dordrecht kicking off!
2.44
Dennis de Graaf chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Jezierski. Roland Jezierski whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.12
Eric Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons shoots from 25 yards but Flavio Venturin reads it well. Quality keeping!
4.27
Dennis de Graaf makes a beautiful solo run. Dennis de Graaf runs straight at the defence! Dennis de Graaf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.05
Eben Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Metzler. The referee warns Eben Edusei to calm down! Matthias Metzler runs off the knock.
12.08
Regilio Meeuwis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Jezierski. Roland Jezierski shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.39
Colin Gemmell catches Eric Schumacher on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Eric Schumacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.12
Dennis de Graaf barges into Colin Gemmell. Dennis de Graaf is warned by the referee! Colin Gemmell runs off the knock.
16.41
Ighli Mercuri flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Juri Zauli. Juri Zauli comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Billy Lowe smothers it!
18.06
Henk Van Der Gouw makes a probing pass to Eric Schumacher. Eric Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler plays a quick one-two with Roland Jezierski and rushes in on goal... Matthias Metzler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.57
Henk Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward to Dennis de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Dennis de Graaf runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dennis de Graaf threads a neat ball through to Roland Jezierski. Francesco G. Grava catches Roland Jezierski on the ankles. Penalty for FC Dordrecht!!
21.57
The referee points to the spot..
23.58
Matthias Metzler slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
26.22
Ighli Mercuri threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini skips past Juan-Carlos Gonzalez! Gianmatteo Antonellini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Billy Lowe. What a save!
28.36
Jonas Freund hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.47
SC Heerenveen have made 3 substitutions with Pier G. Urso replacing Juri Zauli, Matthias Geis replacing Albert Cas and John Collins replacing Roberto Castro .
34.51
Colin Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.39
Juan-Carlos Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Antonio Urso. Antonio Urso chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Jezierski. Roland Jezierski plays a one-two with Matthias Metzler and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Roland Jezierski provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with SC Heerenveen kicking off!
49.46
John Collins flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Freund collects the pass. Jonas Freund makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Freund plays a one-two with Marchanno Van Loenhout and rushes in on goal... Jonas Freund comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
51.56
Eric Schumacher flicks a high ball forward to Gijs Hellemons who takes it down. Gijs Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Jezierski. Roland Jezierski outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Eben Edusei and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.49
Colin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Gianmatteo Antonellini who brings the ball under control. Gianmatteo Antonellini plays a one-two with Pier G. Urso and advances towards the goal... Gianmatteo Antonellini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
59.50
Juan-Carlos Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Regilio Meeuwis. Regilio Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Jezierski. Roland Jezierski shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.12
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Arno Schreuder replacing Henk Van Der Gouw .
65.36
John Collins flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Colin Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Urso. Pier G. Urso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Antonellini but the linesman indicates offside!
66.35
Mattia Nunziata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regilio Meeuwis. Regilio Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Roland Jezierski collects the pass. Roland Jezierski knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
67.29
Mattia Nunziata decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Mattia Nunziata plays the ball forward to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler plays a quick one-two with Gijs Hellemons and rushes in on goal... Matthias Metzler tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Metzler!
77.19
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Kevin Booth replacing Roland Jezierski .
83.08
John Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Mercuri. Ighli Mercuri threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
89.46
Mattia Nunziata hits a low pass to Dennis de Graaf. Dennis de Graaf brings the ball forward. Dennis de Graaf runs straight at the defence! Dennis de Graaf rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Antonio Urso sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Flavio Venturin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianmatteo Antonellini of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings