Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 8,806 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.


0.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off the first half!
4.35
Tom Schaap kicks a strong pass forward to Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.47
Jon Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Tom Schaap. Tom Schaap flicks a high pass forward. Kai Richter collects the pass. Kai Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
12.10
Philipp Dörner clumsily knocks into Marvin Hasselbaink. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Hasselbaink stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.44
Seth Green flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Nieuwenburg controls it well on his chest. Marinus Nieuwenburg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Andres.
20.32
Seth Green advances with the ball. Seth Green makes a probing pass to Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Regi Maes with no chance!! Goal for SC Heerenveen!
26.26
John Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Knol. Stefano Knol knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Richter. Kai Richter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Andres.
30.52
Philipp Dörner threads a neat ball through to Rob Van Barneveld. Rob Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darl Marbus.
34.32
Diaw Di Canio barges into Marvin Hasselbaink. Diaw Di Canio is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Hasselbaink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.40
Darl Marbus takes it forward alone. Darl Marbus lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
42.59
Ruben Van Steenveldt sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Van Steenveldt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruben Van Steenveldt whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Dörner. Philipp Dörner makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off the second half!
49.19
John Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Tom Schaap comfortably collects the pass. Tom Schaap controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.26
Mitchel Sikora threads a neat ball through to Marcos Molina. Marcos Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Di Canio. Diaw Di Canio advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Diaw Di Canio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.19
Stefano Knol makes a beautiful solo run. Stefano Knol passes the ball forward but Louis Van Der Vaart is offside!
54.09
Noah Netzer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Netzer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.50
John Matteo volleys a long ball forward. Louis Van Der Vaart whips in a cross ball towards Kai Richter. Kai Richter fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
59.32
Andres Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Diasalmeida. Ali Diasalmeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Forbes.
60.40
Jon Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Knol who brings the ball under control. Stefano Knol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Hasselbaink. Marvin Hasselbaink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.46
Diaw Di Canio sees space and advances. Diaw Di Canio shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.35
Enrique Andres makes a simple pass to Diaw Di Canio. Diaw Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Philipp Dörner. Philipp Dörner shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.16
Jon Forbes pushes up the pitch. Jon Forbes passes the ball forward to Marvin Hasselbaink. Marvin Hasselbaink knocks in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
81.30
Noah Netzer takes it forward alone. Noah Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Di Canio. Diaw Di Canio plays a one-two with Rob Van Barneveld and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Diaw Di Canio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Thomas Veurink reads it well. Good keeping!
84.39
Darl Marbus threads a neat ball through to Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.45
Tom Schaap chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart makes a probing pass to Marvin Hasselbaink but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Louis Van Der Vaart of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Veurink (GK)
6
2.Jon Forbes (DEF)
8
3.John Matteo (DEF)
7
4.Darl Marbus (DEF)
7
5.Stefano Knol (MID)
7
6.Marvin Hasselbaink (MID)
6
7.Tom Schaap (MID)
7
8.Seth Green (MID)
7
9.Marinus Nieuwenburg (ATT)
7
10.Louis Van Der Vaart (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Kai Richter (ATT)
6
 
12.Raymond Van Wanrooy (DEF)
0
13.Jo Schulp (GK)
0
14.Marchanno Sonkaya (GK)
0

1.Regi Maes (GK)
7
2.Ruben Van Steenveldt (DEF)
9
3.Enrique Andres (DEF)
7
4.Noah Netzer (DEF)
8
5.Mitchel Sikora (DEF)
6
6.Andres Velasco (MID)
6
7.Rob Van Barneveld (MID)
7
8.Diaw Di Canio (MID)
8
9.Ali Diasalmeida (MID)
6
10.Marcos Molina (ATT)
7
11.Philipp Dörner (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Kuami Sabin (ATT)
0
13.Nicolas Alonso (GK)
0
14.Kees Koroglu (DEF)
0