Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Den Haag Stadion where ADO Den Haag play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,984 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jos Davids.
The pitch is in good condition.
ADO Den Haag are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jos Davids.
0.00
0-0ADO Den Haag start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-0Ger Elzinga makes a strong solo run forward. Ger Elzinga flicks a high pass forward. Regi Geerinckx controls it well on his chest. Regi Geerinckx lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.16
0-0Dennis Molendijk barges into John Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.01
0-0With vision, Jack Groenendijk plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Koevermans. JŸrgen Koevermans flicks a high pass forward. Regi Zonneveld holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Regi Zonneveld sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Robert Heije!
10.49
0-1Albert Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.08
Adrian Delli Carri passes the ball forward to Bryan Kok. Bryan Kok chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Robert Heije.
15.16
0-1Corner kick to ADO Den Haag. Bryan Kok plays it out to the edge of the box. Jack Groenendijk rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.03
Albert Robben hits a low pass to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer shoots from distance but Edwin Hupkes reads it well. Great keeping!
21.31
Claudio Gento threads a neat ball through to Jeremie Demont. Jeremie Demont makes a probing pass to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam cuts inside the box! Olaf Opdam comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.27
0-2Nelson van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Hupkes who gathers it comfortably.
30.33
0-2JŸrgen Koevermans hacks Nelson van der Meer from behind! JŸrgen Koevermans is given a warning by the referee! Nelson van der Meer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.15
Jack Groenendijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen. Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen makes a simple pass to Regi Zonneveld. Regi Zonneveld makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Dickov. John Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.13
Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.05
Jack Groenendijk flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Wapenaar controls it well on his chest. Anthony Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Christian Sogliano who takes it down. Christian Sogliano shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
39.49
Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen hits a low pass to Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano tries a spectacular long range effort. Robert Heije comfortably gets down and covers it.
40.41
Albert Robben controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Bryan Kok flicks a high ball forward to Christian Sogliano who takes it down. Christian Sogliano shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. ADO Den Haag appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
Roberto Saez chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Koevermans. JŸrgen Koevermans threads a neat ball through to Christian Sogliano. Christian Sogliano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Forbes.
54.40
JŸrgen Koevermans chips the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.21
Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.41
0-2Nelson van der Meer makes a probing pass to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Jack Groenendijk is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
60.17
0-2Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Adrian Pancaro replacing Ger Elzinga .
61.22
JŸrgen Koevermans receives the ball from a throw-in from Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen. JŸrgen Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.20
Nelson van der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam runs straight at the defence! Olaf Opdam side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.16
Roberto Saez threads a neat ball through to Anthony Wapenaar. Anthony Wapenaar sees John Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Robert Heije manages to gather it.
75.42
Claudio Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson van der Meer shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.23
Roberto Saez knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Koevermans. JŸrgen Koevermans flicks a high pass forward. Regi Zonneveld collects the pass. Regi Zonneveld shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.26
Roberto Saez advances with the ball. Roberto Saez hits a low pass to Regi Zonneveld. Regi Zonneveld tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.40
Adrian Pancaro receives the ball from a throw-in from Claudio Gento. Adrian Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Nelson van der Meer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Nelson van der Meer plays the ball forward to Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Delli Carri.
83.15
Jeremie Demont flicks a high pass forward. Regi Geerinckx collects the pass. Regi Geerinckx sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.44
Jack Groenendijk makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Koevermans. JŸrgen Koevermans threads a neat ball through to John Dickov. John Dickov shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
10
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%
Scorers
| Regi Geerinckx 10 Olaf Opdam 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Olaf Opdam of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edwin Hupkes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roberto Saez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adrian Delli Carri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jack Groenendijk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bryan Kok (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | JŸrgen Koevermans (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Vennegoor Jochemsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Regi Zonneveld (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Sogliano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robin Van Loenhout (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Chadwick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Leon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Heije (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ger Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Molendijk (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Jeremie Demont (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert Robben (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nelson van der Meer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexander Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Regi Geerinckx (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Olaf Opdam (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adrian Pancaro (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fatik Mensah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brenny van der Linden (GK) | 0 | |