Match Report


FC VolendamFC Volendam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rodney HansmaR. Hansma57
G
1captain
G
70Robert HeijeR. Heije
Wilco CorstanjeW. Corstanje70
D
2
D
67Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga
Arco GentenaarA. Gentenaar63
D
3
D
67Claudio GentoC. Gento
Abubakari DijkstraA. Dijkstra60
D
captain4
D
66Max ForbesM. Forbes
Luuk DrentL. Drent70
M
5
D
65Dennis MolendijkD. Molendijk
Giovanni M. SbaccantiG. Sbaccanti69
M
6
M
64Jeremie DemontJ. Demont
Don FergusonD. Ferguson60
M
7
M
63Albert RobbenA. Robben
Paul RiggottP. Riggott50
M
8
M
59Nelson van der MeerN. van der Meer
Fatik SedoukiF. Sedouki69
A
9
A
69Alexander BreyerA. Breyer
Jimmy Van SteenveldtJ. Van Steenveldt63
A
10
A
60Regi GeerinckxR. Geerinckx
Jimmy BobsonJ. Bobson52
A
11
A
59Olaf OpdamO. Opdam
 
Helder PostigaH. Postiga54
D
12
G
65Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro
Jeremy BroerseJ. Broerse52
A
13
D
62Fatik MensahF. Mensah
Brenny VictoriaB. Victoria51
A
14
G
61Brenny van der LindenB. van der Linden

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,614 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Volendam 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 Jan Buskermolen.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
3.55
Arco Gentenaar breaks forward. Arco Gentenaar knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Bobson. Jimmy Bobson whips in a cross ball towards Fatik Sedouki. Fatik Sedouki knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.45
Albert Robben flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
10.22
Max Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer passes the ball forward to Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodney Hansma who gathers it comfortably.
12.42
Max Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Jeremie Demont who brings the ball under control. Jeremie Demont threads a neat ball through to Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
15.04
Nelson van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.17
Max Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Don Ferguson. The referee calls over Max Forbes and shows him a yellow card! Don Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.45
Jimmy Van Steenveldt hacks Max Forbes from behind! The referee calls over Jimmy Van Steenveldt and warns him to calm down! Max Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.55
With vision, Claudio Gento laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Robben. Albert Robben changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Robben lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer connects with a diving header. It's there!! Rodney Hansma has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.40
Wilco Corstanje threads the ball through to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Van Steenveldt collects the pass. Jimmy Van Steenveldt plays a scrappy one-two with Fatik Sedouki and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jimmy Van Steenveldt rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.56
Ger Elzinga kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremie Demont. With some swift thinking, Jeremie Demont plays the ball forward to Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.24
Paul Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Fatik Sedouki. Fatik Sedouki shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.07
Arco Gentenaar threads the ball through to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Van Steenveldt. Jimmy Van Steenveldt shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.34
Arco Gentenaar chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Sbaccanti. Giovanni M. Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Jimmy Van Steenveldt. Jimmy Van Steenveldt lofts in a cross ball towards Fatik Sedouki. Fatik Sedouki makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.03
Wilco Corstanje passes the ball forward to Paul Riggott. Paul Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Van Steenveldt. Jimmy Van Steenveldt skips past Claudio Gento! Jimmy Van Steenveldt comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.27
Wilco Corstanje flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Drent holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luuk Drent passes the ball forward to Jimmy Van Steenveldt. Jimmy Van Steenveldt shoots from long range but Robert Heije is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Volendam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Abubakari Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Luuk Drent who takes it down. Luuk Drent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Van Steenveldt. Jimmy Van Steenveldt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Robert Heije smothers it!
48.14
Paul Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Sedouki controls it well on his chest. Fatik Sedouki finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
49.07
Showing composure, Albert Robben laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arco Gentenaar.
61.12
Albert Robben sees Alexander Breyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Breyer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rodney Hansma!
65.33
Max Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer threads a neat ball through to Olaf Opdam. Olaf Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.14
Dennis Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Demont collects the pass. Jeremie Demont runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeremie Demont controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
73.56
Dennis Molendijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Demont. Jeremie Demont hits a low pass to Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Rodney Hansma.
78.34
Luuk Drent flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Van Steenveldt controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Van Steenveldt makes a great pass forward. Fatik Sedouki runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.42
Nelson van der Meer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nelson van der Meer whips in a cross ball towards Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
84.34
Albert Robben comes in with a late challenge on Giovanni M. Sbaccanti. Albert Robben is shown the yellow card! Giovanni M. Sbaccanti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.48
Albert Robben kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Geerinckx. Regi Geerinckx connects with a diving header. Solid save from Rodney Hansma. What a great pair of hands!
87.50
Don Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Bobson. Jimmy Bobson shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Volendam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.7%
43.6%
28.7%

Scorers
Jimmy Van Steenveldt 38
Alexander Breyer 23

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Van Steenveldt of FC Volendam

Match Ratings