Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Yanmar Stadion where Almere City FC play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,512 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Almere City FC and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Almere City FC and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Almere City FC kick off the first half!
3.03
0-0Alje Hulshoff makes a probing pass to Robin Heesakkers. Robin Heesakkers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.06
Luis Ferrer makes a probing pass to Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Heesakkers. Robin Heesakkers heads the ball goalwards. Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
33.34
0-0Cedric Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Hulshoff. Alje Hulshoff decides to run forward with the ball. Alje Hulshoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Van Wonderen but the linesman indicates offside!
34.18
Martin Kluivert advances with the ball. Martin Kluivert knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.26
0-0Robin Heesakkers catches Said Lobont on the ankles. The referee calls over Robin Heesakkers and shows him a yellow card! Said Lobont runs off the knock.
38.53
0-0Brenny Schulpen threads the ball through to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cedric Riga.
40.53
Oliver Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Schoenmakers. Jo Schoenmakers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Heesakkers. Robin Heesakkers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clarence Latuheru.
42.02
Jšrg Van Ten Hag passes the ball forward to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Zijm who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-0Clarence Latuheru catches Manuel Gomes on the ankles. Clarence Latuheru is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Alje Hulshoff chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Van Wonderen. Mike Van Wonderen shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
49.18
Brenny Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.52
Jšrg Van Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Zijm who gathers it comfortably.
57.06
0-0Brenny Schulpen makes a simple pass to Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.28
Frank Maes makes a simple pass to Brenny Schulpen. Brenny Schulpen brings the ball forward. Brenny Schulpen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Zijm who gathers it comfortably.
69.50
Jo Schoenmakers knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Heesakkers. Robin Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Maes.
72.09
Brenny Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer shoots from distance. Harvey Zijm easily smothers it.
73.15
Pierpaolo Berti chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Zijm who gathers it comfortably.
77.28
Said Lobont chips the ball to his team mate, Barry Reuser. Barry Reuser decides to run forward with the ball. Barry Reuser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.36
Jšrg Van Ten Hag flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Willems.
84.29
Mike Van Wonderen hacks Said Lobont from behind! Mike Van Wonderen is given a warning by the referee! Said Lobont hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.04
Clarence Latuheru threads the ball through to Barry Reuser. Barry Reuser flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier flicks the ball with his head. Harvey Zijm manages to gather it comfortably.
89.37
Pierpaolo Berti decides to run forward with the ball. Pierpaolo Berti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Harvey Zijm easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.2%
47.9%
23.9%