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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play Real Oviedo in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo  Vazquez.


0.00
FC Volendam kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
Riccardo Zanini kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Neil Sullivan is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.21
Dami‘n Houtman clumsily knocks into Francisco Ferrer. The referee calls over Dami‘n Houtman and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Ferrer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.16
Jan Emmerlich passes the ball forward to Seth Wright. Seth Wright rushes past Achille Falsini! Seth Wright side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.34
Ighli Moriero chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Emmerlich. Jan Emmerlich sees a break and surges forward. Jan Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Seth Wright controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Seth Wright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.04
Jan Emmerlich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Emmerlich plays a quick one-two with Oliver Breitner and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jan Emmerlich provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Serafim Punga. Excellent save.
20.41
Fernando Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Inia. Ian Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ighli Moriero clears it off the line with his head!
21.17
Stuart Naysmith threads the ball through to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Guillermo Velasco.
24.40
Ivar Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Ian Inia who brings the ball under control. Ian Inia makes a pass forward but Duncan Bramble makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
28.56
Nikolas Richter makes a strong solo run forward. Nikolas Richter kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Wright. Seth Wright hits a low pass to Jose Munoz. Dami‘n Houtman comes in with a late challenge on Jose Munoz. Jose Munoz appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.58
Stuart Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Jan Emmerlich. Stuart Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Jan Emmerlich stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.01
Artur Vieira hits a low pass to Jan Emmerlich. Jan Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Francisco Ferrer. Francisco Ferrer skips past Dami‘n Houtman! Some superb footwork from Francisco Ferrer provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it is tipped over by Serafim Punga.
39.09
Corner kick to Real Oviedo. Seth Wright plays it to the near post. Igor Yashin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.49
Dami‘n Houtman hits a low pass to Fernando Jardim. Fernando Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
42.10
Achille Falsini kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Bramble collects the pass. Duncan Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Guillermo Velasco reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
Fernando Jardim clumsily knocks into Ighli Moriero. The referee warns Fernando Jardim to calm down! Ighli Moriero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Volendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Oviedo kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Igor Yashin controls it well on his chest. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.16
Alje Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.26
Riccardo Zanini flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Munoz. Jose Munoz shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.21
Fernando Jardim sees Igor Yashin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Yashin plays a one-two with Duncan Bramble and rushes in on goal... Igor Yashin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Guillermo Velasco is on top of it.
60.14
FC Volendam have made 2 substitutions with Alun Southgate replacing Dami‘n Houtman and Nicholas Diasalmeida replacing Igor Yashin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.18
Stuart Naysmith threads the ball through to Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble plays a quick one-two with Nicholas Diasalmeida and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Duncan Bramble provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
63.02
Fernando Jardim runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fernando Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Van Nieuwstadt. With a superhuman jump, Alje Van Nieuwstadt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.34
Fernando Jardim makes a simple pass to Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Van Nieuwstadt. Alje Van Nieuwstadt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.02
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
72.29
Fernando Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Van Nieuwstadt. Alje Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Inia. Ian Inia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guillermo Velasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.07
Fernando Jardim plays the ball forward to Nicholas Diasalmeida. Nicholas Diasalmeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.22
Jose Munoz barges into Alun Southgate. The referee warns Jose Munoz to calm down! Alun Southgate runs off the knock.
78.00
Nicholas Diasalmeida hacks Artur Vieira from behind! The referee warns Nicholas Diasalmeida to calm down! Artur Vieira runs off the knock.
79.18
Artur Vieira clumsily knocks into Duncan Bramble. The referee warns Artur Vieira to calm down! Duncan Bramble runs off the knock.
83.23
Jan Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Breitner comfortably collects the pass. Oliver Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Serafim Punga manages to keep it out.
87.01
Jan Emmerlich barges into Fernando Jardim. Jan Emmerlich is warned by the referee! Fernando Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.02
Fernando Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Inia. Ian Inia knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Van Nieuwstadt. Alje Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Guillermo Velasco.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Stuart Naysmith loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Francisco Ferrer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.5211267605634 vs 46.4788732394366
Play Area
Home team third: 18.31%, Midfield: 42.25%, Away team third: 39.44%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Velasco of Real Oviedo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
4. Neil Sullivan (DEF)
6
6
8
9. Ian Inia (ATT)
7
10. Igor Yashin (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Bramble (ATT)
7

12. Alun Southgate (DEF)
6
13. John Mccann (MID)
0

2. Artur Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Ighli Moriero (DEF)
7
4. Nico Töpfer (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Jan Emmerlich (MID)
8
9. Jose Munoz (ATT)
5
10. Seth Wright (ATT)
8
11. Oliver Breitner (ATT)
6

12. John Arne Riise (ATT)
0
0
0