Match Report
| Veendam | Veendam |  |  | Cambuur | Cambuur | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | Jelle De haan | Jelle De haan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lars Müller | L. Müller |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Ellery Maas | E. Maas | |||||||||
| Gerhard Kohler | G. Kohler | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Geoffrey Sier | G. Sier | |||||||||
| Melchior Hesp | M. Hesp | | 73 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Piero Totti | P. Totti | ||||||||
| Norman Mann | N. Mann |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Ruel Jobson | R. Jobson | |||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland |  | 66 | D | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Michael Boschker | M. Boschker | |||||||||
| Tim Makin | T. Makin | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Cliff Buffel | C. Buffel | |||||||||
| Riccardo Grieco | R. Grieco | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Dirk Vos | D. Vos | |||||||||
| Alassandro Bonomi | A. Bonomi | | 65 | A | | 8 | | M | 72 | | Thomas Douglas | T. Douglas | |||||||||
| Tony Brand | T. Brand | | 60 | A | | 9 | | | A | 66 | | Kew Van Den Brom | K. Van Den Brom | ||||||||
| Francesco G. Bizzarri | F. Bizzarri | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Dirk De Goey | D. De Goey | |||||||||
| Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Rody Van De Wey | R. Van De Wey | |||||||||
| Adilson de Vries | A. de Vries | | 60 | D | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Jerome Davids | J. Davids | |||||||||
| Jose Costa | J. Costa |  | 65 | M | | 13 | | D | 60 | | Henk Darwinkel | H. Darwinkel | |||||||||
| Youssef Kortland | Y. Kortland | | 55 | A | | 14 | | G | 59 | | Purrel Wilnis | P. Wilnis | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Cambuur. 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 Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Van Den Berg.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Van Den Berg.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Veendam get the match underway!
4.12
1-0Melchior Hesp knocks the ball forward to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward to Tony Brand who brings the ball under control. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.10
1-0Rody Van De Wey barges into Melchior Hesp. Rody Van De Wey is given a warning by the referee! Melchior Hesp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.04
1-0Riccardo Grieco comes in with a late challenge on Cliff Buffel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cliff Buffel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.13
1-0John Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Tony Brand who takes it down. Tony Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ellery Maas picks it out of the air!
20.28
1-0Piero Totti threads the ball through to Cliff Buffel. Cliff Buffel flicks a high pass forward. Rody Van De Wey collects the pass. Rody Van De Wey whips in a cross ball towards Dirk De Goey. Dirk De Goey knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
24.53
Riccardo Grieco flicks a high pass forward to Tim Makin who brings the ball under control. Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Bizzarri controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Francesco G. Bizzarri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
26.32
Cliff Buffel sees a break and surges forward. Cliff Buffel deftly passes the ball to Kew Van Den Brom, releasing him through on goal. Kew Van Den Brom looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
27.08
Riccardo Grieco barges into Cliff Buffel. The referee warns Riccardo Grieco to calm down! Cliff Buffel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.42
Riccardo Grieco knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri connects with a diving header. Francesco G. Bizzarri scores for Veendam!!
32.53
Thomas Douglas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Douglas shoots from outside the area but is denied by Lars Müller. Excellent save.
34.53
Tim Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
36.20
2-0Gerhard Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Bonomi controls it well on his chest. Alassandro Bonomi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cliff Buffel.
40.01
Norman Mann hits a low pass to John Cleland. John Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Tim Makin who takes it down. Tim Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cliff Buffel.
44.37
From the throw-in, Norman Mann picks out John Cleland. John Cleland threads a neat ball through to Tim Makin. Tim Makin threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ellery Maas manages to keep it out.
45.00
Thomas Douglas makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melchior Hesp.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Cambuur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cambuur get the second half underway!
49.58
Dirk Vos flicks a high pass forward to Cliff Buffel who brings the ball under control. Cliff Buffel finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Lars Müller as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
51.56
2-0It's a corner kick. Cliff Buffel kicks a low ball out wide. Kew Van Den Brom is dispossessed by a tackle from Gerhard Kohler.
57.20
2-0Veendam are in full control of this game.
61.15
Ruel Jobson barges into Tim Makin. The referee warns Ruel Jobson to calm down! Tim Makin runs off the knock.
65.12
Cliff Buffel passes the ball forward to Dirk Vos. Dirk Vos threads the ball through to Rody Van De Wey. Rody Van De Wey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.05
Tim Makin knocks the ball forward to Tony Brand. Tony Brand shoots from 20 yards. Ellery Maas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.34
Riccardo Grieco takes it forward alone. Riccardo Grieco shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.19
Riccardo Grieco brings the ball forward. Riccardo Grieco whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
79.27
Ruel Jobson barges into Tony Brand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tony Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.16
Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Bonomi controls it well on his chest. Alassandro Bonomi whips in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ellery Maas manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.05
Riccardo Grieco threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.30
Don Gallacher sees Tim Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Makin whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ellery Maas comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
20.3%
46.4%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Brand of Veendam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lars Müller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Melchior Hesp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Makin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Riccardo Grieco (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Alassandro Bonomi (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Tony Brand (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Gallacher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adilson de Vries (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Youssef Kortland (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ellery Maas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Geoffrey Sier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Piero Totti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruel Jobson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Michael Boschker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cliff Buffel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dirk Vos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thomas Douglas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kew Van Den Brom (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dirk De Goey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rody Van De Wey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jerome Davids (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henk Darwinkel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Purrel Wilnis (GK) | 0 | |