Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 8,257 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.


0.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the first half underway!
6.56
Marvin Hasselbaink barges into Andres Segarra. The referee warns Marvin Hasselbaink to calm down! Andres Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.22
John Matteo makes a probing pass to Tom Schaap. Tom Schaap kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Richter. Kai Richter connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Leonardo Sanchez!
10.26
Tom Schaap knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg threads a neat ball through to Kai Richter. Kai Richter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.34
John Matteo sees Marvin Hasselbaink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Hasselbaink sees Marinus Nieuwenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marinus Nieuwenburg flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Richter. Kai Richter tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.49
John Matteo threads a neat ball through to Tom Schaap. Tom Schaap flicks a high pass forward. Louis Van Der Vaart controls it well on his chest. Louis Van Der Vaart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
27.01
Stefan Backes hacks Tom Schaap from behind! The referee brings Stefan Backes to one side and gives him a warning! Tom Schaap grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.13
Marvin Hasselbaink brings the ball forward. Marvin Hasselbaink lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Richter. Kai Richter makes a looping header on goal but somehow Leonardo Sanchez manages to keep it out.
30.29
Seth Green comes in with a late challenge on Demetrius De Cicco. Seth Green is shown the yellow card! Demetrius De Cicco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.08
Raymond Graaven hacks Marvin Hasselbaink from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Hasselbaink stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.00
Leon Neeskens catches Darl Marbus on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Neeskens and warns him to calm down! Darl Marbus runs off the knock.
38.18
With imagination, Demetrius De Cicco plays the ball forward to Dean Bolton. Dean Bolton makes a probing pass to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marco Arcadio. Marco Arcadio takes a shot at goal. Thomas Veurink gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
39.49
Jon Forbes makes a probing pass to Darl Marbus. Darl Marbus threads the ball through to Louis Van Der Vaart. Louis Van Der Vaart lofts in a cross ball towards Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off the second half!
48.20
Darl Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg threads a neat ball through to Kai Richter. Kai Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.31
Ulrich Schulp catches Jon Forbes on the ankles. Ulrich Schulp is shown the yellow card! Jon Forbes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.41
Ulrich Schulp barges into John Matteo. The referee calls over Ulrich Schulp and warns him to calm down! John Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.38
Jon Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Nieuwenburg. Marinus Nieuwenburg makes a probing pass to Louis Van Der Vaart but he's offside!
60.37
De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Ulrich Schulp .
66.00
Darl Marbus flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Hasselbaink who gracefully takes it down. Marvin Hasselbaink makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Hasselbaink kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Van Der Vaart but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.58
Stefano Knol comes in with a late challenge on Andres Segarra. The referee warns Stefano Knol to calm down! Andres Segarra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.10
Tom Schaap changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tom Schaap lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Richter. Kai Richter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Sanchez.
72.27
It's a corner kick. Tom Schaap loops the ball in to towards the near post. Dean Bolton reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.08
Demetrius De Cicco hits a low pass to Pius Brunswijk. Pius Brunswijk threads a neat ball through to Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.25
John Matteo sees Louis Van Der Vaart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Van Der Vaart whips in a cross ball towards Kai Richter. Kai Richter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
87.21
Stefan Backes flicks a high pass forward. Leon Neeskens controls it well on his chest. Leon Neeskens hits a low pass to Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Dean Bolton makes a probing pass to Pius Brunswijk. Pius Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Backes. Stefan Backes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.7%
42.1%
34.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Neeskens of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings