Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 19,902 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Alves.


0.00
HFC Haarlem kick off!
3.58
Nabil van Dijk passes the ball forward to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Piet Korsten has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.04
Harvey Overbeek-Bloem chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar skips past Christian Visser! Florian Benkouar strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Aimo Brighi is on top of it.
9.56
Geoffrey Gentile deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar rushes past Kurt Bosvelt! Florian Benkouar takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.08
Nigel Owen makes a simple pass to Nabil van Dijk. Nabil van Dijk flicks a high pass forward. Kurt Bosvelt controls it well on his chest. Kurt Bosvelt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.10
With a delightful solo run, Shota Mokoena stretches the opposition's defence. Shota Mokoena knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Piet Korsten!
34.53
Mario Monteiro takes it forward alone. With vision, Mario Monteiro plays the ball forward to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba advances inside the box! Yassine Bouchiba rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. HFC Haarlem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
47.45
Victor Bot surges forward with the ball. Victor Bot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Dittrich.
49.45
Geoffrey Gentile runs straight at the opposition's defence. Geoffrey Gentile puts a great ball through but Harvey Overbeek-Bloem is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
51.30
With great vision, Filipe Oliveira plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Gentile. Geoffrey Gentile knocks the ball forward to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Aimo Brighi manages to keep it out.
53.35
Florian Benkouar flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Gentile holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Geoffrey Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.22
Feyenoord Rotterdam have made 3 substitutions with Jonas Breitner replacing Filipe Oliveira, Gabriel Olivares replacing Yassine Bouchiba and Martin Liedholm replacing Oberdan Pisanu .
61.27
Nigel Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil van Dijk. Nabil van Dijk darts forward. Nabil van Dijk shoots from distance. Solid save from Piet Korsten.
65.27
Nigel Owen flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Casanova who brings the ball under control. Jacques Casanova tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
69.56
Martin Liedholm flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Fromm but he's offside!
71.40
Mario Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Gentile. Geoffrey Gentile flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
73.29
Victor Bot takes a short throw-in bringing Jason Milburn into play. Jason Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Nabil van Dijk. Nabil van Dijk laces a through ball forward to Alexandre Viana. Alexandre Viana puts a great ball through. Jacques Casanova runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.08
Victor Bot flicks a high pass forward. Shota Mokoena controls it well on his chest. Shota Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.03
Gary Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm makes a simple pass to Gabriel Olivares. Gabriel Olivares shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.35
Marc Dittrich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Gentile. Geoffrey Gentile kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Viana of HFC Haarlem

Match Ratings
1.Aimo Brighi (GK)
8
2.Christian Visser (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Owen (DEF)
7
4.Jason Milburn (DEF)
7
5.Gary Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
6.Shota Mokoena (MID)
7
7.Nabil van Dijk (MID)
8
8.Kurt Bosvelt (MID)
6
9.Victor Bot (MID)
7
10.Alexandre Viana (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jacques Casanova (ATT)
7
 
12.Sean Diliso (MID)
0
13.Ivar Bosch (ATT)
0
14.Roland Van Mol (ATT)
0