Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to SC Heerenveen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Lambers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Lambers.
0.00
0-0FC Volendam kick off!
3.57
1-0Jo Huiberts sees space and advances. Jo Huiberts lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Wilfred Melchiot had no chance!! Goal for FC Volendam!
8.45
1-0John Gallacher makes a simple pass to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Van Gessel.
10.35
Eric Broers darts forward. Eric Broers flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.06
1-0Jordy Sikora comes in with a late challenge on Arno Scheffler. The referee calls over Jordy Sikora and warns him to calm down! Arno Scheffler runs off the knock.
18.03
Trevor Barrett sees Copain Wijngaarden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wilfred Melchiot who gathers it comfortably.
21.11
1-0Jo Huiberts plays the ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
22.36
Jo Huiberts makes a probing pass to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
John Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Averdijk controls it well on his chest. Edwin Averdijk whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.07
1-0David Van Den Bergh makes a simple pass to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Lionel Dacourt!
32.30
Eric Bergdolmo plays the ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.11
Eric Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
34.03
Trevor Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Broerse who takes it down. Tijani Broerse shoots from distance but Wilfred Melchiot is on top of it.
40.32
David Van Den Bergh flicks a high ball forward to Jordy Sikora who takes it down. Jordy Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Trevor Barrett threads a neat ball through to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk whips in a cross ball towards Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wilfred Melchiot manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. SC Heerenveen have changed their lineup with Cor Akerboom replacing Jan-Willem Wevers. The SC Heerenveen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen get the second half underway!
47.38
John Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden cuts inside the box! Copain Wijngaarden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.04
1-0Eric Bergdolmo clumsily knocks into John Gallacher. Eric Bergdolmo is shown the yellow card! John Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.20
Marcel Van Den Herik decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Van Den Herik makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordy Sikora. Jordy Sikora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Schultz.
61.26
Michael Van Gessel passes the ball forward to David Van Den Bergh. Showing composure, David Van Den Bergh laces a weighted ball forward to Christian Lindner. Christian Lindner shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
65.25
John Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse plays a scrappy one-two with Copain Wijngaarden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tijani Broerse strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Wilfred Melchiot manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.33
Eric Bergdolmo makes a probing pass to Jordy Sikora. Jordy Sikora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.52
Jo Huiberts takes a short throw-in bringing John Gallacher into play. John Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.40
Arno Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Huiberts. Jo Huiberts threads a neat ball through to Copain Wijngaarden. Copain Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
79.38
Cor Akerboom chips the ball to his team mate, Jordy Sikora. Jordy Sikora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Scheffler.
81.22
Cor Akerboom threads a neat ball through to Jordy Sikora. Jordy Sikora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lionel Dacourt who gathers it comfortably.
84.32
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.29
1-0David Van Den Bergh hacks Jo Huiberts from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jo Huiberts runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lionel Dacourt (GK)
7
2. Luis Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Arno Scheffler (DEF)
6
4. Alcaly Pignol (DEF)
6
5. Edgar Schultz (DEF)
6
6. Trevor Barrett (MID)
6
7. John Gallacher (MID)
7
8. Jo Huiberts (MID)
8
9. Edwin Averdijk (ATT)
6
10. Copain Wijngaarden (ATT)
7
11. Tijani Broerse (ATT)
9
12. Antoine Sedouki (GK)
0
13. Steve Olfers (GK)
0
14. Fred Beekink (ATT)
0
1. Wilfred Melchiot (GK)
7
2. Jannes Bomers (DEF)
6
3. Eric Broers (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Van Den Herik (DEF)
7
5. Michael Van Gessel (DEF)
6
6. Fatik Peppinck (MID)
6
7. David Van Den Bergh (MID)
6
8. Eric Bergdolmo (MID)
6
9. Jan-Willem Wevers (MID)
6
10. Jordy Sikora (ATT)
5
11. Christian Lindner (ATT)
6
12. Oliver Beckmann (ATT)
0
13. Cor Akerboom (MID)
7
14. Marc Robben (GK)
0