Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Veendam are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Veendam kicking off!
12.23
0-0Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.22
0-0Ernest Van Ankeren comes in with a late challenge on David Brown. Ernest Van Ankeren is given a warning by the referee! David Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.05
0-0Danny Goulooze chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Normann. Lars Normann chips the ball to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Niels Human manages to gather it comfortably.
24.29
Ivan Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.33
Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to David Brown. David Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Osmanowski. Tomas Osmanowski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Niels Human.
28.07
Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Marbus.
32.56
Davy Van Rijswijk catches Tomas Osmanowski on the ankles. Davy Van Rijswijk is warned by the referee! Tomas Osmanowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.09
Ivan Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ishak Bendjaballah!
34.21
Lars Normann knocks the ball forward to David Brown. David Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
38.41
Danny Goulooze comes in with a late challenge on Reinder Verberne. Danny Goulooze is given a warning by the referee! Reinder Verberne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.16
Said Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
48.14
Said Van Den Herik threads the ball through to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stjepan Jarni.
59.54
Stjepan Jarni brings the ball forward. Stjepan Jarni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry Tychon. Ferry Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
63.35
Denni Petersen makes a simple pass to David Brown. David Brown plays a perfect one-two with Tomas Osmanowski and rushes in on goal... David Brown tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Niels Human!
66.42
0-0Danny Goulooze flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Normann. Lars Normann makes a simple pass to David Brown. David Brown plays a perfect one-two with Ferry Tychon and rushes in on goal... David Brown shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.29
1-0Ivan Cabrera threads the ball through to Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne lofts in a cross ball towards Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.59
Thijs De Nooijer threads the ball through to Said Van Den Herik. Said Van Den Herik deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stjepan Jarni.
77.48
Danny Goulooze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to David Brown. David Brown shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.06
Ivan Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.48
Said Van Den Herik makes a beautiful solo run. Said Van Den Herik 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!
90.00
Ernest Van Ankeren knocks the ball forward to Said Van Den Herik. Said Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers whips in a cross ball towards Reinder Verberne. Reinder Verberne directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ishak Bendjaballah easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%
Scorers