Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to ADO Den Haag. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while ADO Den Haag appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.01
Ole van der Linden threads the ball through to Melchior Langerak. Melchior Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.31
Melchior Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.10
Frank Of Hesselink knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Costa. Alexandre Costa threads the ball through to Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron van Leeuwen but he's offside!
14.13
Simon Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jo Van De Hor.
18.41
Melchior Langerak flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kwame de Jong!
20.55
Simon Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.33
Petri Van Den Bergh threads the ball through to Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kwame de Jong!
27.42
Jo Van De Hor flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Pasanen. Robin Pasanen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry de Boer. Garry de Boer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.55
Jo Van De Hor makes a probing pass to Stefan Bakker. Stefan Bakker surges forward with the ball. Stefan Bakker tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Gabriel Fuentes.
30.06
Jo Van De Hor knocks the ball forward to Stefan Bakker. Stefan Bakker brings the ball forward. Stefan Bakker shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.16
Vitesse Arnhem are easily keeping ADO Den Haag at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.17
Garry de Boer catches Frank Of Hesselink on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry de Boer and shows him a yellow card! Frank Of Hesselink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.16
Petri Van Den Bergh makes a probing pass to Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Valente.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
ADO Den Haag kick off the second half!
48.55
Melchior Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.15
Alexandre Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.59
ADO Den Haag are easily keeping Vitesse Arnhem at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.55
Simon Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindenbergh. Christian Lindenbergh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.07
Melchior Langerak chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Valente.
60.06
Mark Maclean makes a probing pass to Melchior Langerak. Melchior Langerak sees a break and surges forward. Melchior Langerak controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kwame de Jong easily smothers it!
61.26
Melchior Langerak takes it forward alone. Melchior Langerak shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.49
Robin Pasanen clumsily knocks into Petri Van Den Bergh. The referee calls over Robin Pasanen and warns him to calm down! Petri Van Den Bergh stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.56
Stefan Bakker surges forward with the ball. Stefan Bakker finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Bakker!
75.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.04
Stefan Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arco Schultz. Arco Schultz shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Fuentes easily smothers it!
84.46
Alexandre Costa threads the ball through to Aaron van Leeuwen. Aaron van Leeuwen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kwame de Jong!
85.48
Robin Pasanen knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry de Boer. Garry de Boer knocks in a cross ball towards Arco Schultz. Arco Schultz heads the ball goalwards but somehow Gabriel Fuentes manages to keep it out.
87.01
Stefan Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Arco Schultz. Arco Schultz goes all the way! Arco Schultz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Arco Schultz scores for ADO Den Haag!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Bakker of ADO Den Haag
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.5%