Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 20,600 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
The pitch is in good condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off the first half!
8.02
0-0Martin Emmerlich hits a low pass to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.36
0-0Thomas Franken hacks Francis Merson from behind! The referee warns Thomas Franken to calm down! Francis Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.16
0-0Francis Merson flicks a high pass forward to Florian Diakite who brings the ball under control. Florian Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.02
Rodolfo Pichichi threads the ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.38
Jan Beukenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Francis Merson collects the pass. Francis Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.52
0-0Rodolfo Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Florian Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Miel Van Helmond smothers it!
26.06
Rio Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Michael Bobson who brings the ball under control. Michael Bobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.04
Fabian Zimmerman threads the ball through to Rio Priestley. Rio Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfred Hesp. Wilfred Hesp shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.47
Fabian Zimmerman threads a neat ball through to Martin Emmerlich. Martin Emmerlich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Emmerlich controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Luis Ribeiro. What a save!
33.47
0-0Arjen de Koning knocks the ball forward to Glenn Meeuwis. Glenn Meeuwis makes a probing pass to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios edges inside the box! Fabian Zimmerman catches Antoine Pacios on the ankles. Antoine Pacios appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.26
Ronald Van Dalen catches Glenn Meeuwis on the ankles. The referee brings Ronald Van Dalen to one side and gives him a warning! Glenn Meeuwis runs off the knock.
40.12
0-0Rio Priestley hits a low pass to Louis Rudge. Louis Rudge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilfred Hesp but he's offside!
45.00
Glenn Meeuwis hits a low pass to Antoine Pacios. With great vision, Antoine Pacios plays the ball forward to Alan Woodgate who has made a great run into the box. Alan Woodgate makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Miel Van Helmond is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Oss kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Cliff Lanckohr makes a probing pass to Francis Merson. Francis Merson sees Alan Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Woodgate tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.48
Francis Merson flicks a high pass forward to Alan Woodgate who brings the ball under control. Alan Woodgate tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Miel Van Helmond manages to keep it out.
55.31
0-1Martin Emmerlich flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Bobson. Michael Bobson runs straight at the defence! Michael Bobson tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Luis Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.12
0-1HFC Haarlem have made a substitution with Jaap Pater replacing Rodolfo Pichichi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.20
Thomas Franken flicks a high pass forward. Martin Emmerlich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Emmerlich brings the ball forward. Martin Emmerlich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Beukenkamp.
63.32
Fabian Zimmerman comes in with a late challenge on Florian Diakite. The referee calls over Fabian Zimmerman and warns him to calm down! Florian Diakite runs off the knock.
71.21
Jaap Pater threads a neat ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate rushes past Ronald Van Dalen! Alan Woodgate side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Miel Van Helmond as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.51
0-1Francis Merson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jan Beukenkamp. Jan Beukenkamp is dispossessed by a tackle from Ronald Van Dalen.
75.48
Cliff Lanckohr chips the ball to his team mate, Jaap Pater. Jaap Pater advances with the ball. Jaap Pater kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Diakite but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.41
Rio Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Rudge but he's offside!
81.20
Jaap Pater makes a simple pass to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Miel Van Helmond didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.55
0-1Jaap Pater hacks Martin Emmerlich from behind! The referee calls over Jaap Pater and warns him to calm down! Martin Emmerlich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.04
Martin Emmerlich sees Louis Rudge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Louis Rudge runs straight at the defence! Louis Rudge comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
85.53
Martin Emmerlich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Emmerlich shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
87.15
Martin Emmerlich kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill plays a quick one-two with Wilfred Hesp and rushes in on goal... Scott McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Jaap Pater knocks the ball forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Merson but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Ribeiro (GK)
7
2. Arjen de Koning (DEF)
6
3. Jan Beukenkamp (DEF)
7
4. Cliff Lanckohr (DEF)
6
5. Brian Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Glenn Meeuwis (MID)
7
7. Rodolfo Pichichi (MID)
6
8. Francis Merson (MID)
7
9. Florian Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Alan Woodgate (ATT)
7
11. Antoine Pacios (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Buskermolen (DEF)
0
13. Nelson Van De Ouweland (GK)
0
14. Jaap Pater (ATT)
7
1. Miel Van Helmond (GK)
8
2. Fabian Zimmerman (DEF)
6
3. Thomas Franken (DEF)
6
4. Ronald Van Dalen (DEF)
7
5. Don Thomson (DEF)
6
6. Rio Priestley (MID)
7
7. Martin Emmerlich (MID)
9
8. Louis Rudge (ATT)
6
9. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
10. Michael Bobson (ATT)
9
11. Wilfred Hesp (ATT)
6
12. Willem Paauwe (GK)
0
13. Kew Drent (DEF)
0
14. Arco Seedorf (DEF)
0