Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,103 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
SC Heerenveen start the match!
2.01
Kofi Robben passes the ball forward to Richard De Romijn. Richard De Romijn advances inside the box! Richard De Romijn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
3.35
Marinus Heesakkers darts forward. Marinus Heesakkers shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
8.54
Kofi Robben passes the ball forward to Barry Van Der Leegte. Seeing a gap ahead, Barry Van Der Leegte plays the ball forward to Richard De Romijn who has made a great run into the box. Richard De Romijn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.29
Ighli Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Antonellini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmatteo Antonellini lofts in a cross ball towards Juri Zauli. Juri Zauli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
14.04
Francesco G. Grava clumsily knocks into Kofi Lanckohr. The referee calls over Francesco G. Grava and shows him a yellow card! Kofi Lanckohr carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.15
Ighli Mercuri flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Antonellini collects the pass. Gianmatteo Antonellini plays a sublime one-two with Juri Zauli and races in on goal... Gianmatteo Antonellini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Tom Alberda is on top of it.
21.50
Francesco G. Grava plays the ball forward to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell brings the ball forward. Colin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Tom Alberda.
24.57
Colin Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Juri Zauli. Juri Zauli makes a simple pass, allowing Gianmatteo Antonellini to run into the box. Gianmatteo Antonellini rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.38
SC Heerenveen have made 3 substitutions with John Collins replacing Juri Zauli, Anton Schäfer replacing Ighli Mercuri and Ferry Maris replacing Roberto Castro .
33.42
Kofi Robben changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kofi Robben rushes past Francesco G. Grava! Kofi Robben muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Flavio Venturin is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
34.01
Colin Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Gianmatteo Antonellini and rushes in on goal... Colin Gemmell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Gemmell!
38.46
Ferry Maris flicks a high pass forward. Colin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Colin Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Gemmell shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.16
Ferry Maris makes a simple pass to Colin Gemmell. Colin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to John Collins. John Collins shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Jonas Freund passes the ball forward to Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Tom Alberda.
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. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half. The Veendam players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Veendam start the second half!
47.20
Showing composure, Peter Lindenbergh laces a weighted ball forward to Richard De Romijn. Richard De Romijn deftly passes the ball to Barry Van Der Leegte, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Barry Van Der Leegte provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.01
Colin Gemmell knocks the ball forward to John Collins. John Collins shoots from long range but it flies wide!
57.41
Kofi Robben takes it forward alone. Kofi Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Van Der Leegte. Barry Van Der Leegte beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.08
Frits de Boer makes a beautiful solo run. Frits de Boer flicks a high pass forward. Richard De Romijn collects the pass. Richard De Romijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Grava.
65.03
Anton Schäfer chips the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.25
Kofi Robben flicks a high pass forward. Richard De Romijn controls it well on his chest. Richard De Romijn skips past Ferry Maris! Richard De Romijn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.14
Niels Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, Kofi Robben. Kofi Robben chips the ball to his team mate, Kofi Lanckohr. Kofi Lanckohr rushes past Francesco G. Grava! Francesco G. Grava hacks Kofi Lanckohr from behind! Kofi Lanckohr appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
72.53
Jonas Freund makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
73.07
Francesco G. Grava kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Freund. Jonas Freund flicks a high pass forward. John Collins collects the pass. John Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Tom Alberda has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.29
Colin Gemmell catches Peter Lindenbergh on the ankles. Colin Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Peter Lindenbergh runs off the knock.
87.30
Barry Van Der Leegte barges into Pier G. Urso. The referee calls over Barry Van Der Leegte and shows him a yellow card! Pier G. Urso stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.21
Colin Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Loenhout. Marchanno Van Loenhout knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frits de Boer.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
25.6%
42.3%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Gemmell of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings