Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 12,158 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Volendam and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Tobiassen.


0.00
FC Volendam kick off the first half!
3.53
Victor Dreef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Moulijn. Rodney Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.06
Gerhard Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Matthijs. Aaron Matthijs kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Dreef. Victor Dreef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.10
Aaron Nieuwenburg threads a neat ball through to Dayo Padalino. Dayo Padalino sees a break and surges forward. Dayo Padalino knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Verhoeven. Geoffrey Verhoeven shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Adam Grimandi manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.37
Gerhard Littbarski decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Littbarski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.23
Aaron Nieuwenburg flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Verhoeven who takes it down. Geoffrey Verhoeven whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Hupkes. Fabian Hupkes flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.28
Jo Van Steenveldt knocks the ball forward to Dirk Visser. Dirk Visser surges forward with the ball. Dirk Visser whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.30
Gregoor Witschge flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Littbarski who takes it down. Gerhard Littbarski makes a simple pass to Dirk Visser. Dirk Visser knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Moulijn. Rodney Moulijn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Paul Inia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.05
Petri Dassen threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Littbarski. With imagination, Gerhard Littbarski plays the ball forward to Aaron Matthijs. Aaron Matthijs lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
40.08
Rodrigo Semedo hits a low pass to Fabian Hupkes. Fabian Hupkes sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Hupkes shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with SC Heerenveen kicking off!
47.09
Rodrigo Semedo threads a neat ball through to Raimond Wau. Raimond Wau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Adam Grimandi easily gets down and covers it.
48.05
Geoffrey Verhoeven comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Bridge. Geoffrey Verhoeven is warned by the referee! Nigel Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
Barry Wijnen hacks Rodney Moulijn from behind! The referee calls over Barry Wijnen and warns him to calm down! Rodney Moulijn runs off the knock.
69.54
Aaron Nieuwenburg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Verhoeven. Geoffrey Verhoeven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.42
Jo Van Steenveldt pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Jo Van Steenveldt plays the ball forward to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Paul Inia. Excellent save.
85.09
Frits Claes hits a low pass to Aaron Nieuwenburg. With some swift thinking, Aaron Nieuwenburg plays the ball forward to Raimond Wau. Raimond Wau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Grimandi who gathers it comfortably.
87.37
Frits Claes flicks a high pass forward. Geoffrey Verhoeven collects the pass. Geoffrey Verhoeven whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Wau. Raimond Wau makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Robin Schomaker plays the ball forward to Fabian Hupkes. Fabian Hupkes passes the ball forward to Geoffrey Verhoeven. Geoffrey Verhoeven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Adam Grimandi manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Hupkes of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings
1.Adam Grimandi (GK)
8
2.Petri Dassen (DEF)
7
3.Jo Van Steenveldt (DEF)
8
4.Nigel Bridge (DEF)
6
5.Gregoor Witschge (DEF)
6
6.Gerhard Littbarski (MID)
7
7.Victor Dreef (MID)
7
8.Aaron Matthijs (MID)
7
9.Rodney Moulijn (MID)goal scored
8
10.Dirk Visser (ATT)
8
11.Tomas Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Davy Dijkhuizen (GK)
0
13.Eusebio Pisano (ATT)
0
14.Marco Rijkaard (MID)
0

1.Paul Inia (GK)
6
2.Aaron Van Der Heijden (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Robin Schomaker (DEF)
6
5.Frits Claes (DEF)
6
6.Fabian Hupkes (MID)goal scored
9
7.Barry Wijnen (MID)
5
8.Aaron Nieuwenburg (MID)
7
9.Dayo Padalino (MID)
7
10.Geoffrey Verhoeven (ATT)
7
11.Raimond Wau (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Will (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Ljungberg (DEF)
0
14.Oleg Newton (GK)
0