Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 8,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FC Dordrecht kick off!
12.53
Bert Klompe makes a probing pass to Martino Marangon. Martino Marangon takes it forward alone. Martino Marangon lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Sanz. Martin Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Theo Opdam manages to gather it comfortably.
14.32
Miguel Navarro hacks Manfa Ferreira from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Navarro and warns him to calm down! Manfa Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.59
Mitchell Ditewig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roy Gentile. Roy Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Martin Sanz. Martin Sanz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.42
Simon Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.40
Martino Marangon flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Van As. ƒtienne Van As shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.19
Simon Lofthouse sees a break and surges forward. Simon Lofthouse shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.28
Miguel Navarro threads the ball through to Martin Sanz. Martin Sanz knocks the ball forward to Roy Gentile but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.30
Miguel Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Van As. ƒtienne Van As shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Theo Opdam manages to gather it comfortably.
44.01
Simon Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Miguel Navarro makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Van As. ƒtienne Van As goes all the way! ƒtienne Van As makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off and get the second half underway!
53.23
Miguel Navarro clumsily knocks into Simon Lofthouse. Miguel Navarro is warned by the referee again! Simon Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.42
Nuno Peralta makes a simple pass to Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Geoffrey Ikedia!
59.43
Simon Lofthouse makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Geoffrey Ikedia manages to keep it out.
60.26
Simon Lofthouse makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Nuno Peralta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Geoffrey Ikedia easily picks it out of the air!
63.41
Simon Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor heads the ball goalwards. Geoffrey Ikedia easily smothers it.
65.58
Martino Marangon takes it forward alone. Martino Marangon knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Van As. ƒtienne Van As cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.10
Mitchell Buffel makes a beautiful solo run. Mitchell Buffel flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy Gentile. Roy Gentile plays a perfect one-two with Martin Sanz and rushes in on goal... Roy Gentile cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Theo Opdam had no chance!! Goal for FC Dordrecht!
71.21
Manfa Ferreira makes a probing pass to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.09
Simon Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.40
Stephen Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manfa Ferreira. Manfa Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Kees Huizingh. Kees Huizingh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.12
Manfa Ferreira passes the ball forward to Purrel Witschge. Purrel Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Van De Hor. Ian Van De Hor flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Geoffrey Ikedia had no chance!! Goal for HFC Haarlem!
89.46
Raimond Schut catches Kees Huizingh on the ankles. The referee calls over Raimond Schut and warns him to calm down! Kees Huizingh carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Simon Lofthouse of HFC Haarlem
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%