Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,572 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Zimmerman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Zimmerman.
0.00
0-0SC Heerenveen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
0-0Joost De Groot threads the ball through to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.35
0-0Billy Ax clumsily knocks into Eric Corstanje. The referee calls over Billy Ax and shows him a yellow card! Eric Corstanje carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.19
0-0Milan Berck Schultz hits a low pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Chris Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex Meiklejohn provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Edwin Leiwakabessy happens to be in the right place to block it.
8.12
0-1Simon Schäfer flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck Schultz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Milan Berck Schultz makes a probing pass to Chris Hitchcock. Chris Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Hennie Landzaat. Hennie Landzaat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.47
Milan Berck Schultz flicks a high ball forward to Hennie Landzaat who takes it down. Hennie Landzaat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Melchiot who gathers it comfortably.
20.36
0-1Darl Nieuwenburg runs forward with the ball. Darl Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boateng controls it well on his chest. Mervin Boateng shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
21.45
Jan-Willem Wevers hacks Simon Schäfer from behind! The referee calls over Jan-Willem Wevers and shows him a yellow card! Simon Schäfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.23
Fatik Peppinck flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ax collects the pass. Billy Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Dörner who gathers it comfortably.
30.58
Jan-Willem Wevers hits a low pass to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.10
Edwin Leiwakabessy flicks the ball to his team mate, David Van Den Bergh. David Van Den Bergh makes a probing pass to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ax. Billy Ax outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Marc Robben replacing Jan-Willem Wevers. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Jos Moulijn replacing Gerhard Morlock. The SC Heerenveen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
47.22
Jos Moulijn flicks a high pass forward. Alex Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.05
Edwin Leiwakabessy knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Peppinck. Fatik Peppinck brings the ball forward. Fatik Peppinck whips in a cross ball towards Billy Ax. Billy Ax powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
51.23
0-1Hennie Landzaat hacks Eric Broers from behind! The referee warns Hennie Landzaat to calm down! Eric Broers stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.06
Billy Ax barges into Frank Bisseling. The referee calls over Billy Ax and warns him to calm down! Frank Bisseling gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.42
0-1Eric Corstanje clumsily knocks into Mervin Boateng. The referee calls over Eric Corstanje and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
0-1Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Robin Sier replacing Chris Hitchcock .
63.16
Eric Broers passes the ball forward to Marc Robben. Marc Robben knocks the ball forward to Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Bisseling.
75.39
Fatik Peppinck flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boateng collects the pass. Mervin Boateng shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
77.33
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Theo Sedouki replacing Robin Vercammen .
78.39
Marc Robben decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Robben shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.07
Marcel Van Den Herik lofts the ball long. Mervin Boateng knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Corstanje.
84.09
0-1Darl Nieuwenburg threads a neat ball through to Fatik Peppinck. Fatik Peppinck surges forward with the ball. Fatik Peppinck knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Boateng. Mervin Boateng is caught on the ankles and is sent sprawling to the ground. Frank Bisseling holds his hands up in innocence. Mervin Boateng appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.09
0-1The referee points to the spot..
85.49
Billy Ax steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
90.00
Jos Moulijn makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hennie Landzaat of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wilfred Melchiot (GK)
6
2. Eric Broers (DEF)
7
3. Edwin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
7
4. Marcel Van Den Herik (DEF)
7
5. Darl Nieuwenburg (DEF)
7
6. Joost De Groot (MID)
6
7. Fatik Peppinck (MID)
8
8. David Van Den Bergh (MID)
6
9. Jan-Willem Wevers (MID)
5
10. Billy Ax (ATT)
5
11. Mervin Boateng (ATT)
6
12. Cor Akerboom (MID)
0
13. Marc Robben (GK)
6
14. Eric Bergdolmo (MID)
0
1. Albrecht Dörner (GK)
6
2. Simon Schäfer (DEF)
8
3. Eric Corstanje (DEF)
4
4. Robin Vercammen (DEF)
6
5. Frank Bisseling (DEF)
6
6. Milan Berck Schultz (MID)
7
7. Gerhard Morlock (MID)
6
8. Francisco Sanz (MID)
6
9. Alex Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10. Hennie Landzaat (ATT)
9
11. Chris Hitchcock (ATT)
7
12. Theo Sedouki (MID)
6
13. Jos Moulijn (MID)
6
14. Robin Sier (GK)
6