Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 8,812 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Theo Vrede.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
3.23
Stefan Van Dalen knocks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Van Der Weerden. Olaf Van Der Weerden sees Ed Bakker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ed Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Bogdan Venema controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Bogdan Venema side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
4.14
Anthony Beukenkamp sees Ed Bakker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ed Bakker whips in a cross ball towards Bogdan Venema. Bogdan Venema jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ronald Tobiassen. That should have been a goal!
6.56
Stefan Van Dalen breaks forward. Stefan Van Dalen sees Bogdan Venema in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bogdan Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.50
Helder Monteiro clumsily knocks into Victor Roorda. The referee calls over Helder Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Victor Roorda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.57
Olaf Van Der Weerden takes it forward alone. Olaf Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Philippe Blanc.
15.53
Eric Beckmann threads the ball through to Victor Roorda. Victor Roorda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ed Bakker. Ed Bakker edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ed Bakker provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Pieter Van Nistelrooy.
18.47
Olaf Van Der Weerden catches Orlando Pothuizen on the ankles. Olaf Van Der Weerden is warned by the referee! Orlando Pothuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.17
Orlando Pothuizen flicks a high ball forward to Paul van den Berg who takes it down. Paul van den Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.49
Stefan Van Dalen hits a low pass to Olaf Van Der Weerden. Olaf Van Der Weerden makes a beautiful solo run. Olaf Van Der Weerden whips in a cross ball towards Ed Bakker. Ed Bakker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.01
Anthony Beukenkamp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Beukenkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.43
Stefan Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Van Der Weerden collects the pass. Olaf Van Der Weerden makes a probing pass to Ed Bakker. Ed Bakker shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
38.35
Ben Lua-Lua passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi runs straight at the defence! Romero P. Pichichi rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.40
Victor Roorda flicks the ball to his team mate, Ed Bakker. Ed Bakker runs straight at the defence! Ed Bakker shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Orlando Pothuizen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuliano Di Francesco. Giuliano Di Francesco tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Erik Boussatta manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. Cambuur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cambuur start the second half!
49.39
Ben Lua-Lua changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ben Lua-Lua shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
51.47
Jean-Philippe Blanc hacks Ed Bakker from behind! The referee warns Jean-Philippe Blanc to calm down! Ed Bakker stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.56
Without breaking stride, Ronald Tobiassen plays the ball forward to Orlando Van Basten. Orlando Van Basten sees space and advances. Orlando Van Basten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
Anthony Beukenkamp advances with the ball. Anthony Beukenkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
61.58
Victor Roorda flicks a high pass forward. Bogdan Venema controls it well on his chest. Bogdan Venema shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
65.51
Victor Roorda darts forward. Victor Roorda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pieter Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
66.35
Jean-Philippe Blanc passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ben Lua-Lua. Ben Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
67.21
Stefan Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward. Victor Roorda collects the pass. Victor Roorda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bogdan Venema. Bogdan Venema threads the ball through to Ed Bakker but he's offside!
69.46
Jean-Philippe Blanc makes a probing pass to Ben Lua-Lua. Ben Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Di Francesco but he's offside!
72.04
Alfred Lawrence makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Di Francesco. Giuliano Di Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul van den Berg but the linesman indicates offside!
87.30
Kevin Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bogdan Venema. Bogdan Venema advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Bogdan Venema provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ed Bakker of Cambuur