Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Heesen Yachts Stadion where FC Oss play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 8,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Oss are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Bosman.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Oss kicking off!
3.41
Benedetto Falsini sees space and advances. Benedetto Falsini shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Yannis Katsouranis had no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
9.33
Remco Van Den Brom hits a low pass to Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.01
Cor Van Dalen plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser knocks the ball forward to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.58
Anton Meijer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darl Zwaanswijk. Darl Zwaanswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.06
Anton Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Roland De Cler controls it well on his chest. Roland De Cler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.40
Benedetto Falsini threads a neat ball through to Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.39
Benedetto Falsini clumsily knocks into Remco Van Den Brom. Benedetto Falsini is given a warning by the referee! Remco Van Den Brom stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.27
Benedetto Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Van Dieren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Van Dieren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.15
Thomas Ziege plays the ball forward to Maurice Mulder. Maurice Mulder flicks a high pass forward to Darl Zwaanswijk who brings the ball under control. Darl Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.06
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Robert Heesakkers .
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Oss appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Bram Wiekens replacing Marco De Visser and Jannes Davids replacing Stefan Engelaar.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
47.53
With a delightful solo run, Anton Meijer stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Meijer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cor Van Dalen.
49.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.33
Maurice Mulder sees a break and surges forward. Maurice Mulder knocks in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
54.49
With some swift thinking, Remco Van Den Brom plays the ball forward to Darl Zwaanswijk. Darl Zwaanswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
55.39
Emiliano Artime passes the ball forward to Darl Zwaanswijk. Darl Zwaanswijk whips in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
57.58
With great vision, Thomas Ziege plays the ball forward to Anton Meijer. Anton Meijer chips the ball to his team mate, Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Zwaanswijk. Darl Zwaanswijk heads the ball goalwards but somehow Mario Van Gobbel happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.08
Jannes Davids catches Thomas Ziege on the ankles. The referee warns Jannes Davids to calm down! Thomas Ziege gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.28
Colin Prior hacks Jan-Willem Van Dieren from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan-Willem Van Dieren runs off the knock.
61.50
Anton Meijer passes the ball forward to Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abubakari de Haan.
63.16
Emiliano Artime darts forward. Emiliano Artime sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emiliano Artime!
73.50
Mario Van Gobbel surges forward with the ball. Mario Van Gobbel makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Van Gobbel knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Soares is offside!
78.38
Benedetto Falsini knocks the ball forward to Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Joris Brouwers. With a superhuman jump, Joris Brouwers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Colin Prior is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
79.39
Cor Van Dalen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Thomas Ziege reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
81.34
Benedetto Falsini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Benedetto Falsini plays a one-two with Alberto Soares and rushes in on goal... Benedetto Falsini rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Yannis Katsouranis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
89.01
Remco Van Den Brom takes it forward alone. Remco Van Den Brom lofts in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ramon Inia manages to keep it out.
90.00
Benedetto Falsini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers edges inside the box! Joris Brouwers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
20%
45.7%
34.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Benedetto Falsini of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings