Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to FC Oss in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
Veendam start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.27
Donny Inia sees Emile Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Waters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.12
Kofi Robben threads a neat ball through to Kofi Lanckohr. Kofi Lanckohr makes a probing pass to Barry Van Der Leegte but he's offside!
15.37
Kofi Robben passes the ball forward to Richard De Romijn. Richard De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremy Zwaanswijk. Jeremy Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Yannis Katsouranis. What a great pair of hands!
18.38
Kofi Robben threads the ball through to Richard De Romijn. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard De Romijn plays the ball forward to Kofi Lanckohr who has made a great run into the box. Kofi Lanckohr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.57
Anton Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.44
Kofi Robben flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Zwaanswijk collects the pass. Jeremy Zwaanswijk shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.18
Frits Zonneveld kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Ruiz. Jose Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Soto who takes it down. Arturo Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Hendriks.
45.00
Manuel Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ruiz. Jose Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Soto who brings the ball under control. Arturo Soto shoots from long range. Nick Kooiman gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Oss kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Kelvin Benali clumsily knocks into Anton Meijer. The referee warns Kelvin Benali to calm down! Anton Meijer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.42
Kelvin Benali makes a probing pass to Barry Van Der Leegte. Barry Van Der Leegte threads the ball through into the box. Kofi Lanckohr shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
61.17
Niels Latuheru sees a break and surges forward. Niels Latuheru flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Zwaanswijk. Jeremy Zwaanswijk shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.09
Donny Inia laces a through ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.33
Kofi Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard De Romijn. Richard De Romijn advances inside the box! Richard De Romijn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Yannis Katsouranis had no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard De Romijn of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Yannis Katsouranis (GK)
6
2.Frits Zonneveld (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Ziege (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Soares (DEF)
6
5.Emiliano Artime (MID)
6
6.Anton Meijer (MID)
6
7.Donny Inia (MID)
6
8.Jose Ruiz (MID)
6
9.ƒtienne Fuchs (MID)
6
10.Arturo Soto (ATT)
6
11.Emile Waters (ATT)
6
 
12.Curtis Rivera (DEF)
0
13.Nondier Meza (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murray (GK)
0