Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Roda JC KerkradeRoda JC Kerkrade
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow Computer Player Computer Player
Lars MüllerL. Müller67
G
1
G
62Callum HopkinC. Hopkin
Gerhard KohlerG. Kohler69
D
2
D
64Edwin DijkstraE. Dijkstra
Melchior HespM. Hesp73
D
captain3
D
61Darl VisserD. Visser
Norman MannN. Mann65
D
4
D
57Nikolas ZieglerN. Ziegler
John ClelandJ. Cleland66
D
5
D
57Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Jose CostaJ. Costa64
M
6
M
62Regi Van HalstR. Van Halst
Riccardo GriecoR. Grieco69
M
7
M
61Carl NalisC. Nalis
Alassandro BonomiA. Bonomi64
A
8
M
59Juan VicenteJ. Vicente
Tony BrandT. Brand60
A
9
M
55Piet Van DierenP. Van Dieren
Francesco G. BizzarriF. Bizzarri60
A
10
A
72Roberto VianaR. Viana
Don GallacherD. Gallacher64
A
11captain
A
56Ulrich Van EdeU. Van Ede
 
Adilson de VriesA. de Vries60
D
12
D
57Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith
Roger WillemsR. Willems53
M
13
G
57JŸrgen BergdolmoJ. Bergdolmo
Youssef KortlandY. Kortland55
A
14
G
56Ernest JongenE. Jongen

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.


0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the match underway!
12.43
Jose Costa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edwin Dijkstra.
14.46
Norman Mann flicks a high ball forward to Jose Costa who takes it down. Jose Costa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Elliott.
16.10
Norman Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco threads a neat ball through to Jose Costa. Jose Costa threads the ball through into the box. Tony Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.36
Riccardo Grieco comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Ziegler. Riccardo Grieco is warned by the referee! Nikolas Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.49
Riccardo Grieco makes an attacking run forward. Riccardo Grieco whips in a cross ball towards Jose Costa. Jose Costa beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.03
With some swift thinking, Jose Costa plays the ball forward to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.03
Melchior Hesp knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi knocks the ball forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Callum Hopkin easily punches it away to safety.
30.46
Jose Costa makes a simple pass to Tony Brand. Tony Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darl Visser.
33.06
Norman Mann flicks a high ball forward to Tony Brand who takes it down. Tony Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.55
Norman Mann flicks a high pass forward. Jose Costa collects the pass. Jose Costa sees Tony Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Brand whips in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. With a superhuman jump, Don Gallacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Callum Hopkin. What a great pair of hands!
36.50
Gerhard Kohler barges into Roberto Viana. Gerhard Kohler is shown the yellow card! Roberto Viana grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.48
Darl Visser flicks a high ball forward to Juan Vicente who takes it down. Juan Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana controls it well on his chest. Roberto Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.09
Riccardo Grieco knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Brand. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher beats his man to it with a header. Callum Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Gerhard Kohler flicks a high ball forward to Norman Mann who takes it down. Norman Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Francesco G. Bizzarri provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Juan Vicente threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Van Ede. Ulrich Van Ede shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
48.35
Norman Mann passes the ball forward to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward. Jose Costa controls it well on his chest. Jose Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.42
Riccardo Grieco kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
54.59
Melchior Hesp sees a break and surges forward. Melchior Hesp flicks a high pass forward to Francesco G. Bizzarri who brings the ball under control. Francesco G. Bizzarri finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.06
Jose Costa catches Carl Nalis on the ankles. Jose Costa is given a warning by the referee! Carl Nalis stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.10
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward to Jose Costa who brings the ball under control. Jose Costa whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Veendam!
65.34
Melchior Hesp takes it forward alone. Melchior Hesp makes a simple pass to Tony Brand. Tony Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Callum Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.33
Melchior Hesp flicks a high pass forward. Jose Costa collects the pass. Jose Costa flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Grieco collects the pass. Riccardo Grieco whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.30
Alassandro Bonomi clumsily knocks into Piet Van Dieren. The referee warns Alassandro Bonomi to calm down! Piet Van Dieren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.52
Juan Vicente passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ulrich Van Ede. Ulrich Van Ede whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Lars Müller gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
84.51
Regi Van Halst clumsily knocks into Riccardo Grieco. Regi Van Halst is shown the yellow card! Riccardo Grieco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.16
Riccardo Grieco knocks the ball forward to Tony Brand. Tony Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Roda JC Kerkrade
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
26.6%
44.3%
29.1%

Scorers
Jose Costa 20
Don Gallacher 42, 48
Riccardo Grieco 61
Tony Brand 65
Francesco G. Bizzarri 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Riccardo Grieco of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Lars Müller (GK)
6
2.Gerhard Kohler (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Melchior Hesp (DEF)
7
4.Norman Mann (DEF)
6
5.John Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Jose Costa (MID)goal scored
8
7.Riccardo Grieco (MID)goal scored
9
8.Alassandro Bonomi (ATT)
6
9.Tony Brand (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Don Gallacher (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Adilson de Vries (DEF)
0
13.Roger Willems (MID)
0
14.Youssef Kortland (ATT)
0

1.Callum Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Edwin Dijkstra (DEF)
6
3.Darl Visser (DEF)
6
4.Nikolas Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Elliott (DEF)
6
6.Regi Van Halst (MID)yellow card
5
7.Carl Nalis (MID)
6
8.Juan Vicente (MID)
6
9.Piet Van Dieren (MID)
6
10.Roberto Viana (ATT)
6
11.Ulrich Van Ede (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Naysmith (DEF)
0
13.JŸrgen Bergdolmo (GK)
0
14.Ernest Jongen (GK)
0