Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 8,371 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Veendam and FC Den Bosch are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
FC Den Bosch start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.14
Leon Dirk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.36
Cedric Mans chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Iaquinta. Giacomo Iaquinta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus edges inside the box! Purrel Marbus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.35
Jakob Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leon Dirk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.16
Cliff Stroeve sees Purrel Marbus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Purrel Marbus runs straight at the defence! Purrel Marbus comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
21.21
Said Rijkaard powers a long ball forward. Said Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Lanckohr who gathers it comfortably.
24.07
Leon Dirk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan-Willem Grot.
26.53
Giuliano Bonera kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Leon Dirk who takes it down. Leon Dirk shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Lanckohr effortlessly smothers it!
30.39
Cliff Stroeve plays the ball forward to Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjen Winter who gathers it comfortably.
32.45
Said Rijkaard barges into Purrel Marbus. The referee calls over Said Rijkaard and warns him to calm down! Purrel Marbus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.33
Giuliano Bonera takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leon Van Nistelrooy. Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Van Nistelrooy laces a through ball forward to John Dalglish. John Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Hoeness. Leon Hoeness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.11
Leon Dirk flicks a high ball forward to Alec Mcallister who takes it down. Alec Mcallister makes a defence splitting pass to Said Rijkaard. Some superb footwork from Said Rijkaard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Arjan de Koning.
39.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.24
Arjan de Koning threads the ball through to Martin Guerrero. Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Guerrero plays the ball forward to Willem Zoetebier. Willem Zoetebier shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.05
Said Rijkaard makes a simple pass to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marcel Lanckohr.
45.00
Corner kick to Veendam. Said Rijkaard chips it to the near post. Romano Luijpers reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Veendam get the second half underway!
48.55
Giuliano Bonera sees a break and surges forward. Giuliano Bonera passes the ball forward to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.31
Leon Van Nistelrooy sees a break and surges forward. Leon Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk knocks the ball forward to Alec Mcallister but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.13
Giacomo Iaquinta threads a neat ball through to Willem Zoetebier. Willem Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Van Nistelrooy.
61.44
Jan-Willem Grot barges into Jakob Witte. The referee calls over Jan-Willem Grot and warns him to calm down! Jakob Witte gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.29
Cliff Stroeve comes in with a late challenge on Alec Mcallister. Cliff Stroeve is warned by the referee! Alec Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.02
Leon Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish hits a low pass to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Marcel Lanckohr keeps it out!
69.39
Darius Rodgers barges into Cliff Stroeve. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cliff Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.33
Jakob Witte flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
75.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Cliff Stroeve plays the ball forward to Purrel Marbus. Purrel Marbus knocks in a cross ball towards Willem Zoetebier. Willem Zoetebier makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
78.03
Arjan de Koning makes a probing pass to Willem Zoetebier. Willem Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjen Winter who gathers it comfortably.
83.39
Leon Dirk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard whips in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Lanckohr didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Giacomo Iaquinta advances with the ball. Giacomo Iaquinta finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Purrel Marbus of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings