Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 18,837 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.


0.00
FC Dordrecht kick off and get the first half underway!
2.51
Stefano Franken flicks a high ball forward to Pasquale Pinardi who takes it down. Pasquale Pinardi flicks a high ball forward to Marco Koeman who takes it down. Marco Koeman plays a quick one-two with Rafik Deplace and rushes in on goal... Marco Koeman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Marco Koeman scores for FC Dordrecht!!
9.19
Morris Scholes decides to run forward with the ball. Morris Scholes shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Ivar van Dam.
10.44
Ledley Shields takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marco Koeman gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.20
Duncan Hansen makes a simple pass to Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Ivar van Dam.
18.05
Anselmo Vignaroli flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Scholes. Morris Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pasquale Pinardi.
20.31
Tijani De Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Shields. Ledley Shields flicks a high pass forward. Morris Scholes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli flicks the ball with his head. Ivar van Dam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.27
Tijani De Boer threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hansen. Duncan Hansen surges forward with the ball. Duncan Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Ivar van Dam. Excellent save.
30.43
Rafik Deplace flicks a high pass forward. Marco Koeman controls it well on his chest. Marco Koeman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diaw Lavecchia.
34.29
Morris Scholes knocks the ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
36.38
Duncan Hansen takes it forward alone. Duncan Hansen knocks the ball forward, putting Stuart White through on goal. Stuart White comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.17
Pascal Lecour clumsily knocks into Diaw Lavecchia. Pascal Lecour is given a warning by the referee! Diaw Lavecchia stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.11
Tijani De Boer barges into Edgar Olfers. Tijani De Boer is shown the yellow card! Edgar Olfers runs off the knock.
45.00
Pasquale Pinardi picks a pass forward to Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the second half underway!
47.50
Craig Milburn sees Edgar Olfers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Olfers flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Banchelli collects the pass. Claudio Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurice Wau who gathers it comfortably.
48.07
Pascal Lecour hits a low pass to Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace makes a probing pass to Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina skips past Juan Roman! Ivan Medina side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Maurice Wau. Excellent save.
49.58
Tijani De Boer sees Morris Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.02
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Melchior Timmer replacing Claudio Banchelli .
61.12
Juan Roman sees Ledley Shields in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham skips past Craig Milburn! Richard Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Ivar van Dam is on top of it.
65.34
Ledley Shields barges into Ivan Medina. The referee calls over Ledley Shields and warns him to calm down! Ivan Medina stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.15
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.41
Edgar Olfers clumsily knocks into Tijani De Boer. Edgar Olfers is shown the yellow card! Tijani De Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.15
Morris Scholes clumsily knocks into Craig Milburn. The referee calls over Morris Scholes and shows him a yellow card! Craig Milburn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.10
Richard Beckham sees Joao Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
77.47
Stuart White flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli whips in a cross ball towards Richard Beckham. Richard Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ivar van Dam didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.45
Ledley Shields sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.11
Pasquale Pinardi advances with the ball. Pasquale Pinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Roman.
89.37
Craig Milburn passes the ball forward to Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ivan Medina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Craig Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Adilson Frijters. Adilson Frijters threads a neat ball through to Edgar Olfers. Edgar Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Marco Koeman. Marco Koeman beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Maurice Wau with no chance!! Goal for FC Dordrecht!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anselmo Vignaroli of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Ivar van Dam (GK)
8
2.Adilson Frijters (DEF)
6
3.Craig Milburn (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Lecour (DEF)
7
5.Stefano Franken (DEF)
6
6.Pasquale Pinardi (MID)
6
7.Rafik Deplace (MID)
7
8.Edgar Olfers (MID)yellow card
6
9.Claudio Banchelli (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Medina (ATT)
6
11.Marco Koeman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Danny de Jong (ATT)
0
13.Willem Schultz (ATT)
0
14.Melchior Timmer (MID)
6

1.Maurice Wau (GK)
6
2.Tijani De Boer (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Diaw Lavecchia (DEF)
6
4.Juan Roman (DEF)
6
5.Stuart White (MID)
6
6.Duncan Hansen (MID)
7
7.Ledley Shields (MID)
7
8.Morris Scholes (MID)yellow card
7
9.Richard Beckham (ATT)
7
10.Joao Semedo (ATT)
6
11.Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Johan Pienaar (DEF)
0
13.Ferry Hansma (MID)
0
14.Lorenzo Scotti (ATT)
0