Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 19,478 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Soto.


0.00
SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
9.36
Henry Bakkati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Boateng. Sylvain Boateng passes the ball forward to Mariano Ottofaro. Mariano Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Meram. With a superhuman jump, Adam Meram connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.42
Reinder Kooistra catches Anton Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. The referee warns Reinder Kooistra to calm down! Anton Van Nistelrooy runs off the knock.
16.16
Stephane Misso flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Maris. Nikos Maris threads the ball through to Patrick Collymore. Patrick Collymore runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Patrick Collymore provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.03
Reinder Kooistra clumsily knocks into Anton Van Nistelrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Van Nistelrooy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.12
Oliver Kurth knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
28.54
Patrick Collymore clumsily knocks into Roy Vermeulen. Patrick Collymore is given a warning by the referee! Roy Vermeulen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.49
Showing composure, Nikos Maris laces a through ball forward to Mariano Ottofaro. Mariano Ottofaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roy Vermeulen.
42.26
With some swift thinking, Bruno Gonzales plays the ball forward to Ellery Valk. Ellery Valk passes the ball forward to Cedric Cruyff. Cedric Cruyff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.29
Bruno Gonzales flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Kurth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Kurth sees Cedric Cruyff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Cruyff cuts inside the box! Cedric Cruyff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Oliver Kurth threads a neat ball through to Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra shoots from long range but is denied by Aaron Janssen. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Arthur Hapgood replacing Patrick Collymore.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Volendam kick off!
48.56
Oliver Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Kooistra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reinder Kooistra finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.45
Steffen Weigel receives the ball from a throw-in from Guillermo Fuchs. Steffen Weigel chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Ottofaro. Mariano Ottofaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.28
Adam Meram barges into Roy Vermeulen. Adam Meram is given a warning by the referee! Roy Vermeulen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.59
Oliver Kurth flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinder Kooistra. Reinder Kooistra rushes past Stephane Misso! Reinder Kooistra shoots from just inside the box but Aaron Janssen reads it well. Great keeping!
60.49
FC Volendam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. SC Heerenveen have made 2 substitutions with Jos Davids replacing Henry Bakkati and Ronnie Piqué replacing Nikos Maris .
71.52
Ellery Valk flicks a high pass forward to Darl de Graaf who brings the ball under control. Darl de Graaf shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Aaron Janssen.
73.30
Ellery Valk takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Bruno Gonzales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
81.23
Roy Vermeulen flicks a high pass forward. Bogdan Van Den Bergh collects the pass. Bogdan Van Den Bergh chips the ball to his team mate, Darl de Graaf. Darl de Graaf shoots from distance. Aaron Janssen easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Erwin Bergkamp catches Arthur Hapgood on the ankles. The referee calls over Erwin Bergkamp and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
29%
43.5%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Collymore of SC Heerenveen

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Janssen (GK)
9
2.Stephane Misso (DEF)
6
3.Henry Bakkati (DEF)
6
4.Anton Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
7
5.Steffen Weigel (MID)
6
6.Sylvain Boateng (MID)
6
7.Nikos Maris (MID)
7
8.Guillermo Fuchs (MID)
6
9.Patrick Collymore (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Adam Meram (ATT)
5
11.Mariano Ottofaro (ATT)
6
 
12.Jos Davids (GK)
6
13.Ronnie Piqué (DEF)
6
14.Arthur Hapgood (DEF)
6