Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Veendam. A crowd of 13,245 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and Veendam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kurt Condé.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and Veendam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kurt Condé.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
2.39
0-0Tomˆs Frijters kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Hoogendorp. Rody Hoogendorp shoots from 20 yards. Ellery Mensah easily gets down and covers it.
4.36
Ivo van der Meer sees Rafael Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ramirez plays the ball forward to Kaba Sibille who has made a great run into the box. Kaba Sibille muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Nils Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
22.44
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.55
0-0Roger Chivu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roger Chivu makes a beautiful solo run. Roger Chivu shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.35
0-0Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Paul Goossen. Jean-Paul Goossen threads a neat ball through to Kevin Knopper. Kevin Knopper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.47
Vitesse Arnhem are in full control of this game.
39.10
Eric Beekink makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rody Hoogendorp. Rody Hoogendorp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Meiklejohn.
42.31
Nelson Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guerino Delli Carri. Guerino Delli Carri kicks a strong pass forward to Rody Hoogendorp. Rody Hoogendorp shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Veendam kicking off!
53.12
0-0Tomˆs Frijters comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Paul Goossen. Tomˆs Frijters is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Paul Goossen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.24
Leon Houtman hits a low pass to Kevin Knopper. Kevin Knopper threads the ball through to Ivo van der Meer. Ivo van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ramirez. Rafael Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
55.22
Ivo van der Meer sees Kaba Sibille in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaba Sibille knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Tomˆs Frijters knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Delli Carri. Guerino Delli Carri chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
65.01
Guerino Delli Carri chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.19
Leon Houtman takes it forward alone. Leon Houtman sees space and advances. Leon Houtman knocks the ball forward, putting Mario Codognola through on goal. Mario Codognola shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.29
Tomˆs Frijters hacks Jean-Paul Goossen from behind! The referee brings Tomˆs Frijters to one side and gives him another warning! Jean-Paul Goossen stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.16
Jean-Paul Goossen comes in with a late challenge on Tomˆs Frijters. Jean-Paul Goossen is given a warning by the referee! Tomˆs Frijters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Tomˆs Frijters hits a low pass to Rody Hoogendorp. Rody Hoogendorp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Codognola.
79.49
Tomˆs Frijters knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ouindi. Oliver Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Rody Hoogendorp. Rody Hoogendorp shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.57
Alex Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Alex Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Sibille controls it well on his chest. Kaba Sibille knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Beekink.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Possession
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ellery Mensah (GK)
7
2. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
8
3. Leon Houtman (DEF)
9
4. Roger Chivu (DEF)
8
5. Anton Splinter (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Knopper (MID)
6
7. Ivo van der Meer (MID)
8
8. Jean-Paul Goossen (MID)
6
9. Mario Codognola (MID)
6
10. Rafael Ramirez (ATT)
6
11. Kaba Sibille (ATT)
7
12. Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID)
0
13. Ahmed Melchiot (GK)
0
14. David Drent (GK)
0
1. Nils Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Alec Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Sedouki (DEF)
7
4. Pierpaolo Pellissier (DEF)
6
5. Christopher Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
6
6. Fabian Dreef (MID)
6
7. Tomˆs Frijters (MID)
7
8. Guerino Delli Carri (MID)
7
9. Eric Beekink (MID)
6
10. Oliver Ouindi (ATT)
7
11. Rody Hoogendorp (ATT)
7
12. Wout van der Linden (GK)
0
13. Johan de Jong (GK)
0
14. Miguael Levintsky (ATT)
0