Match Report


HFC Haarlem     Vitesse Arnhem
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T. van VlietG1GM. Wau
E. van VlietDcaptain2DT. De Boer
M. Van Der ReeD3captainDD. Lavecchia
H. VandenbroeckD4DG. Pantanelli
J. GascoigneD5MV. Postiga
M. RoestM6MF. Hansma
S. DeblockM7MS. Monteiro
A. SommeseM8MA. Rodriquez
M. ValsesiaM9AL. Scotti
R. Van DalenA10AE. Greening
S. KnolA11AJ. Piqué
 
A. Van Der LaanG12DD. Wijngaarden
Y. RobbenG13MD. Hansen
M. WijkerA14AC. Pahlplatz

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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Kok.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
3.52
Gianfranco Pantanelli knocks the ball forward to Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro hits a low pass to Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.26
Shota Knol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raimond Van Dalen. Raimond Van Dalen whips in a cross ball towards Shota Knol. Shota Knol beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.43
Mike Roest clumsily knocks into Lorenzo Scotti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lorenzo Scotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.13
Alfredo Sommese plays the ball forward to Maurizio Valsesia. Maurizio Valsesia whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Van Dalen. Raimond Van Dalen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
12.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Sommese plays the ball forward to Maurizio Valsesia. Maurizio Valsesia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
Adolfo Rodriquez sees space and advances. Adolfo Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomˆs van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
16.26
Harris Vandenbroeck catches Ferry Hansma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ferry Hansma runs off the knock.
18.33
Said Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma shoots from distance. Solid save from Tomˆs van Vliet.
22.41
Said Monteiro sees a break and surges forward. Said Monteiro shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.39
Adolfo Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.30
Diaw Lavecchia catches Sophiane Deblock on the ankles. Diaw Lavecchia is warned by the referee! Sophiane Deblock stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
Said Monteiro hits a low pass to Adolfo Rodriquez. Adolfo Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
HFC Haarlem kick off!
49.04
Adolfo Rodriquez hits a low pass to Said Monteiro. With a delightful solo run, Said Monteiro stretches the opposition's defence. Said Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.15
Shota Knol catches Tijani De Boer on the ankles. Shota Knol is warned by the referee! Tijani De Boer runs off the knock.
54.28
Mark Van Der Ree flicks a high pass forward. Raimond Van Dalen controls it well on his chest. Raimond Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.58
Adolfo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Piqué. Jšrg Van Piqué rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.30
Sophiane Deblock flicks a high pass forward. Raimond Van Dalen collects the pass. Raimond Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.50
Harris Vandenbroeck flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Sommese who brings the ball neatly under control. Alfredo Sommese chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Knol. Shota Knol shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
78.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianfranco Pantanelli plays the ball forward to Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Jšrg Van Piqué. Jšrg Van Piqué knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.41
Raimond Van Dalen catches Diaw Lavecchia on the ankles. The referee warns Raimond Van Dalen to calm down! Diaw Lavecchia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.39
Tijani De Boer knocks the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening advances with the ball. Eoin Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.21
Adolfo Rodriquez clumsily knocks into Mike Roest. The referee brings Adolfo Rodriquez to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Roest grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.26
Vasco Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Vasco Postiga shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Diaw Lavecchia plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

HFC Haarlem

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.2857142857143 vs 65.7142857142857
Play Area
Home team third: 24.29%, Midfield: 45.71%, Away team third: 30.00%

Scorers
Said Monteiro 4
Ferry Hansma 30
Jšrg Van Piqué 58

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Monteiro of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Tomˆs van Vliet (GK)
6
2. Erik van Vliet (DEF)
6
3. Mark Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
4. Harris Vandenbroeck (DEF)
5
5. Jermaine Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6. Mike Roest (MID)
5
7. Sophiane Deblock (MID)
6
8. Alfredo Sommese (MID)
6
9. Maurizio Valsesia (MID)
6
10. Raimond Van Dalen (ATT)
6
11. Shota Knol (ATT)
6

12. Andre Van Der Laan (GK)
0
13. Youssef Robben (GK)
0
14. Marc Wijker (ATT)
0

1. Maurice Wau (GK)
6
2. Tijani De Boer (DEF)
6
3. Diaw Lavecchia (DEF)
6
4. Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF)
6
5. Vasco Postiga (MID)
7
6. Ferry Hansma (MID)
8
7. Said Monteiro (MID)
9
8. Adolfo Rodriquez (MID)
7
9. Lorenzo Scotti (ATT)
6
10. Eoin Greening (ATT)
7
11. Jšrg Van Piqué (ATT)
7

12. Danny Wijngaarden (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Hansen (MID)
0
14. Carlos Pahlplatz (ATT)
0