Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pius de Bruin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
HFC Haarlem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pius de Bruin.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off!
2.18
0-1Gary Allman breaks forward. Gary Allman threads a neat ball through to Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nuno Faria!
10.02
0-1Ted Mouret threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronald van Dijk who gathers it comfortably.
14.58
Mustapha Quansah chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Oliveira.
18.37
0-1Luis Costa makes a probing pass to Christian Visser. Christian Visser makes an attacking run forward. Christian Visser rushes past Gary Allman! Christian Visser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
21.10
Enrique Ramirez takes it forward alone. Enrique Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.17
0-2Ioannis Vakouftsis surges forward with the ball. Ioannis Vakouftsis lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Ronald van Dijk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.45
0-2Gregoor Zuidersma takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Shota Mokoena reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.45
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Cutler who brings the ball under control. Kieron Cutler shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
34.35
Gregoor Zuidersma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ronald van Dijk easily picks it out of the air!
38.58
Nigel Owen pushes up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Owen plays the ball forward to Mustapha Quansah. Mustapha Quansah advances inside the box! Mustapha Quansah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
42.05
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Filipe Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Allman. Gary Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
49.50
Ioannis Vakouftsis flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Ramirez collects the pass. Enrique Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
55.26
Ted Mouret sees Ioannis Vakouftsis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ioannis Vakouftsis whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.55
0-3With imagination, Enrique Ramirez plays the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis skips past Luis Costa! Ioannis Vakouftsis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Shota Mokoena is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
61.08
Mustapha Quansah knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Mokoena. Shota Mokoena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.04
Gary Allman surges forward with the ball. Gary Allman flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Enrique Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ronald van Dijk!
69.55
0-3Shota Mokoena hits a low pass to Sean Diliso. Sean Diliso threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mitchell Piket is offside!
72.36
Enrique Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.55
Enrique Ramirez makes a probing pass to Ioannis Vakouftsis. Ioannis Vakouftsis shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
77.37
Sean Diliso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne de Jong. ƒtienne de Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Piket. Mitchell Piket beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
81.03
Enrique Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Enrique Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Cutler. Kieron Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ronald van Dijk gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
83.46
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.18
With great vision, Filipe Oliveira plays the ball forward to Ioannis Vakouftsis. With a delightful solo run, Ioannis Vakouftsis stretches the opposition's defence. Ioannis Vakouftsis tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
With vision, Kieron Cutler picks a pass forward to Enrique Ramirez. Enrique Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Visser.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Ioannis Vakouftsis of Feyenoord Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ronald van Dijk (GK)
7
2. Luis Costa (DEF)
6
3. Christian Visser (DEF)
6
4. Jason Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Owen (DEF)
6
6. Shota Mokoena (MID)
6
7. Mustapha Quansah (MID)
6
8. Sean Diliso (MID)
6
9. Jos van Gastel (MID)
6
10. Mitchell Piket (ATT)
6
11. ƒtienne de Jong (ATT)
6
12. Davy Heesakkers (ATT)
0
13. Alexandre Viana (ATT)
0
14. Geoffrey Van Wonderen (DEF)
0
1. Piet Korsten (GK)
6
2. Billy Makin (DEF)
6
3. Gary Allman (DEF)
7
4. Ted Mouret (DEF)
6
5. Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
6
6. Enrique Ramirez (MID)
8
7. Ioannis Vakouftsis (MID)
9
8. Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT)
7
9. Nuno Faria (ATT)
7
10. Kieron Cutler (ATT)
6
11. Florian Benkouar (ATT)
6
12. Nenad Meyrieu (MID)
0
13. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
0
14. Christopher Keller (DEF)
0