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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 19,287 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.


0.00
SC Heerenveen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
Mohammed Mariana kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Ljungberg. Warren Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
4.02
Harald van den Broek sees space and advances. Harald van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul van den Berg!
8.17
Sebastian Gruber decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Gruber whips in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.52
Tjalle Heesakkers hits a low pass to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk whips in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
14.38
Wes Ljungberg barges into Paul van den Berg. Wes Ljungberg is shown the yellow card! Paul van den Berg runs off the knock.
21.31
Harald van den Broek comes in with a late challenge on Tjalle Heesakkers. The referee calls over Harald van den Broek and warns him to calm down! Tjalle Heesakkers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.31
FC Dordrecht are in full control of this game.
28.56
Leon Grot flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Van Basten collects the pass. Orlando Van Basten threads the ball through to Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.48
Mohammed Mariana punts the ball hopefully upfield. Roger Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.48
Jean-Philippe Blanc flicks a high pass forward. Harald van den Broek collects the pass. Harald van den Broek knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.47
Tjalle Heesakkers knocks the ball forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Grot.
38.29
Thijs Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roger Taylor is offside!
40.53
Tjalle Heesakkers plays the ball forward to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pieter Van Nistelrooy who gathers it comfortably.
42.22
Orlando Van Basten passes the ball forward to Romero P. Pichichi. Romero P. Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
43.57
Harald van den Broek takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Stefano Dos Santos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht have changed their lineup with Dominic Niven replacing Wes Ljungberg. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Dordrecht kick off the second half!
47.58
Stefano Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Gruber collects the pass. Sebastian Gruber threads a neat ball through to Ferdi Zwaanswijk. Ferdi Zwaanswijk skips past Jean-Philippe Blanc! Ferdi Zwaanswijk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Pieter Van Nistelrooy.
49.47
Sebastian Gruber takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Pieter Van Nistelrooy gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
51.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Gruber plays the ball forward to Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.04
Joris Meerdink flicks a high pass forward. Paul van den Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul van den Berg 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. Excellent keeping!
59.55
Sebastian Gruber barges into Joris Meerdink. The referee calls over Sebastian Gruber and warns him to calm down! Joris Meerdink stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Mohammed Mariana threads the ball through to Thijs Berendsen. Thijs Berendsen passes the ball forward to Francois Klos. Francois Klos lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roger Taylor!
63.51
Jean-Philippe Blanc barges into Francois Klos. Jean-Philippe Blanc is shown the yellow card! Francois Klos runs off the knock.
65.18
Tjalle Heesakkers hacks Joris Meerdink from behind! Tjalle Heesakkers is warned by the referee! Joris Meerdink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.00
Harald van den Broek receives the ball from a throw-in from Ben Lua-Lua. Harald van den Broek flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Pichichi who takes it down. Romero P. Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Peter Berendsen. Peter Berendsen makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
73.38
Ferdi Zwaanswijk barges into Leon Grot. The referee warns Ferdi Zwaanswijk to calm down! Leon Grot stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.35
Stefano Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Sebastian Gruber. Sebastian Gruber knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger Taylor. Roger Taylor knocks the ball forward, putting Francois Klos through on goal. Francois Klos tries a spectacular strike but Pieter Van Nistelrooy is on top of it.
77.07
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Theo Van Der Pennen replacing Roger Taylor .
79.48
Joris Meerdink hits a low pass to Paul van den Berg. Paul van den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Fernando Diez manages to gather it.
85.39
Warren Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francois Klos. Francois Klos plays a scrappy one-two with Ferdi Zwaanswijk and advances towards the goal... Francois Klos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as the young Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Sebastian Gruber threads the ball through to Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Theo Van Der Pennen. Theo Van Der Pennen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 21.21%, Midfield: 42.42%, Away team third: 36.36%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francois Klos of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Wes Ljungberg (DEF)
5
6
9. Francois Klos (ATT)
9
10. Roger Taylor (ATT)
8
6

12. Dominic Niven (MID)
6
13. Nick Mans (MID)
0