Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 9,230 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Winter.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SBV Excelsior kicking off!
2.41
0-0Leon Van Nistelrooy comes in with a late challenge on Egbert Van Putten. Leon Van Nistelrooy is given a warning by the referee! Egbert Van Putten gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.06
0-0Tony Lodewijks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Zamora. Pablo Zamora makes a simple pass to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Arjen Winter.
16.53
0-0Luis Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez hits a low pass to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink threads the ball through to Egbert Van Putten but he's offside!
24.52
Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward to Leon Dirk who brings the ball under control. Leon Dirk sees Jakob Witte just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Witte side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Alfredo Lodi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
26.24
0-0Egbert Van Putten threads the ball through to Pius Broerse. Pius Broerse shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.30
Said Rijkaard advances with the ball. Said Rijkaard whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alfredo Lodi effortlessly punches it away to safety.
34.12
0-0Leon Dirk catches Pablo Zamora on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Dirk and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.33
0-0Roberto Neves comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Witte. Roberto Neves is given a warning by the referee! Jakob Witte runs off the knock.
40.41
Leon Dirk clumsily knocks into Luis Campos. Leon Dirk is warned by the referee! Luis Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Veendam kicking off!
55.04
Said Rijkaard threads the ball through to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.45
Jakob Witte clumsily knocks into Roberto Neves. The referee brings Jakob Witte to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Neves runs off the knock.
72.10
Alec Mcallister clumsily knocks into Tony Lodewijks. The referee calls over Alec Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Tony Lodewijks stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.22
1-0Jakob Witte hits a low pass to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Dirk!
77.13
Pablo Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Verhoeven. Daniel Verhoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.56
1-0Leon Hoeness sees Leon Dirk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Dirk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Lodewijks.
79.58
Roberto Neves passes the ball forward to Jean-Paul Mentink. Jean-Paul Mentink plays a quick one-two with Egbert Van Putten and rushes in on goal... Jean-Paul Mentink muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Arjen Winter!
83.50
Luis Campos sees Roberto Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Neves brings the ball forward. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Rodgers.
90.00
Tony Lodewijks decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Lodewijks chips the ball to his team mate, Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
21.4%
48.6%
30%
Scorers
| Leon Dirk 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Dirk of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arjen Winter (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Darius Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Van Nistelrooy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuliano Bonera (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Witte (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Said Rijkaard (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John Dalglish (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Leon Hoeness (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec Mcallister (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Leon Dirk (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Adilson Van Der Pennen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Vermeulen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bogdan Kortland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Lodi (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Martin Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Lodewijks (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pablo Zamora (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jose Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Egbert Van Putten (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean-Paul Mentink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Pius Broerse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Verhoeven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christophe Chow-Yuen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bert Cruyff (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Linke (GK) | 0 | |