Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 17,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
RBC Roosendaal start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.26
Richard Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Thiel. Ronnie Van Thiel whips in a cross ball towards Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.38
Gregorio Martin passes the ball forward to Ronnie Van Thiel. Ronnie Van Thiel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kurt Van Haaren.
16.21
Bruno Costa makes a simple pass to Richard Collins. Richard Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Van Thiel. Ronnie Van Thiel goes all the way! Ronnie Van Thiel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
18.07
Remco Versteeg flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Giangaspare. Gianluigi Giangaspare knocks the ball forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.49
Gregorio Martin makes a simple pass to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.10
Chris Graaven knocks the ball forward to Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.23
Henry de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregoor Redan.
36.19
Gregorio Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Wevers. Louis Wevers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Regillio Bergdolmo.
39.49
Amdy Ferreira catches Gregorio Martin on the ankles. Amdy Ferreira is warned by the referee! Gregorio Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.02
Chris Graaven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sieme Hill. Sieme Hill whips in a cross ball towards Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.02
Gregorio Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale goes all the way! Billy Stockdale shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Henry de Groot passes the ball forward to Sieme Hill. Sieme Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off the second half!
47.08
Chris Graaven knocks the ball forward to Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.37
Gregorio Martin advances with the ball. Gregorio Martin passes the ball forward but Ronnie Van Thiel is offside!
55.14
Bruno Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Giangaspare. Gianluigi Giangaspare kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.21
Kurt Van Haaren sees a break and surges forward. Kurt Van Haaren advances with the ball. Kurt Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.21
Henry de Groot makes a simple pass to Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.04
Gianluigi Giangaspare surges forward with the ball. Gianluigi Giangaspare shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.07
Chris Graaven threads the ball through to Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.37
Chris Graaven makes a probing pass to Kew Van Der Gaag. Kew Van Der Gaag lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Neudecker. Markus Neudecker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Callum James.
67.23
Gregorio Martin makes a simple pass to Billy Stockdale. Billy Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Thiel. Ronnie Van Thiel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Regillio Bergdolmo easily picks it out of the air!
69.52
Ruud Van Basten kicks a strong pass forward to Franois Noro. Franois Noro flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hill. Sieme Hill shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.43
Ruud Van Basten flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry de Groot. Henry de Groot knocks the ball forward to Sieme Hill. Sieme Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Kurt Van Haaren catches Louis Wevers on the ankles. The referee calls over Kurt Van Haaren and warns him to calm down! Louis Wevers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Kew Van Der Gaag of HFC Haarlem
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%