Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 8,558 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Telstar Velsen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the match underway!
4.15
0-0Adam Weir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques passes the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
6.05
0-0Jochem Dijkstra barges into Steve Van Der Sar. The referee calls over Jochem Dijkstra and warns him to calm down! Steve Van Der Sar stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.13
0-0Adam Weir surges forward with the ball. Adam Weir makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter Mercer who gathers it comfortably.
12.29
1-0Steve Van Der Sar knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.36
1-0Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Telstar Velsen's defence.
16.52
1-0Titus Platt brings the ball forward. Titus Platt passes the ball forward to Arjan Davids. Arjan Davids shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.28
Darl Van Mol makes a simple pass to Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.16
Jochem Dijkstra decides to run forward with the ball. Jochem Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Arjan Davids. Arjan Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gijs Scharrenburg. Gijs Scharrenburg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.51
Diego Yakubu knocks the ball to his team mate, Arjan Davids. Arjan Davids shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.17
Titus Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Yakubu. Diego Yakubu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gijs Scharrenburg. Gijs Scharrenburg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
49.12
Adam Weir passes the ball forward to Steve Van Der Sar. Steve Van Der Sar knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.54
Callum Gough threads the ball through to Gijs Scharrenburg. Gijs Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Kneissl who gathers it comfortably.
54.27
1-0Robert Schilder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom De Boer. Tom De Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.14
Egbert Grot sees space and advances. Egbert Grot makes a simple pass to Gijs Scharrenburg. Gijs Scharrenburg finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.31
Pierpaolo Di Livio threads the ball through to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
60.36
1-0Callum Gough barges into Tom De Boer. The referee calls over Callum Gough and shows him a yellow card! Tom De Boer runs off the knock.
61.03
Adam Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Van Der Sar. Steve Van Der Sar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.39
Egbert Grot chips the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Benussi. Giuseppe Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gijs Scharrenburg. Gijs Scharrenburg goes all the way! Gijs Scharrenburg takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.23
Robert Schilder takes it forward alone. Robert Schilder kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.03
Luke Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but Peter Mercer is on top of it.
79.46
Luke Vickers takes it forward alone. Luke Vickers threads the ball through to Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.43
Adam Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Marques. Alexandre Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jo Evers.
89.02
Darl Van Mol knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%
Scorers