Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Univé Stadion where BVO Emmen play Arsenal in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 17,493 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
BVO Emmen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Hidalgo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
4.35
Jo‘l Tassali flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho makes a deft header. Vincenzo Weigel steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.15
Alexander Stiepermann passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alberto Redondo. Alberto Redondo runs straight at the defence! Alberto Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.16
Guillermo Meerdink makes a simple pass to Martin Dassen. Martin Dassen plays a one-two with Alberto Redondo and advances towards the goal... Martin Dassen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kristinn Ingi Kárason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.09
Gijs Van Wonderen decides to run forward with the ball. Gijs Van Wonderen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Marcus Bloomer.
13.58
It's a corner kick. Gijs Van Wonderen loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jo‘l Tassali makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marcus Bloomer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.52
Ledley Brand flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Ferhaoui collects the pass. Alexander Ferhaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Ferhaoui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Winston Hansma.
20.17
Guillermo Meerdink flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Dassen. Martin Dassen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Kárason who gathers it comfortably.
21.23
Ledley Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Gijs Van Wonderen. Gijs Van Wonderen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gijs Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
22.18
Hugo Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Ferhaoui controls it well on his chest. Alexander Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
26.23
Alexander Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Matheus Henrique Serginho collects the pass. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Gordon.
27.20
Vincenzo Weigel sees space and advances. Vincenzo Weigel sees Juan Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Roest. Dries Roest finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Kárason has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.29
Dries Roest barges into Ledley Brand. The referee warns Dries Roest to calm down! Ledley Brand carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.34
With vision, Gijs Van Wonderen laces a through ball forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.52
From the throw-in, Simon Fortune picks out Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Brand passes the ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen shoots from outside the area but Marcus Bloomer reads it well. Excellent keeping!
36.14
Gijs Van Wonderen flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Pothuizen who takes it down. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.54
Guillermo Meerdink passes the ball forward to Dries Roest. Dries Roest shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
40.58
Guillermo Meerdink makes a simple pass to Martin Dassen. Martin Dassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dries Roest. Dries Roest shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.42
Kelvin Robinson hits a low pass to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Winston Hansma.
44.19
Alexander Stiepermann hacks Alexander Ferhaoui from behind! Alexander Stiepermann is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Ferhaoui runs off the knock.
45.00
Jo‘l Tassali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. BVO Emmen appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
BVO Emmen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Sol Gordon hacks Matheus Henrique Serginho from behind! The referee calls over Sol Gordon and warns him to calm down! Matheus Henrique Serginho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.27
Jo‘l Tassali kicks a strong pass forward to Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.18
Alexander Stiepermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cano. Juan Cano rushes past Hugo Fuentes! Juan Cano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.14
Alexander Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matheus Henrique Serginho. Matheus Henrique Serginho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Weigel.
63.42
Gijs Van Wonderen passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Winston Hansma.
65.55
Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Redondo who brings the ball under control. Alberto Redondo rushes past Simon Fortune! Alberto Redondo rockets a shot on goal but Kristinn Ingi Kárason reads it well. Quality keeping!
66.49
Winston Hansma knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Meerdink. Guillermo Meerdink threads the ball through to Juan Cano. Juan Cano cuts inside the box! Juan Cano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Ledley Brand blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.57
Arsenal are dictating the run of play here today.
71.44
Hugo Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Jo‘l Tassali. Jo‘l Tassali sees space and advances. Jo‘l Tassali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Winston Hansma.
73.41
Hugo Fuentes barges into Martin Dassen. Hugo Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Martin Dassen runs off the knock.
77.40
Gijs Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Pothuizen. Guillermo Pothuizen shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
79.56
Dietmar Kohler hacks Gavin Carter from behind! The referee calls over Dietmar Kohler and warns him to calm down! Gavin Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.15
Matheus Henrique Serginho barges into Winston Hansma. Matheus Henrique Serginho is shown the yellow card! Winston Hansma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.22
Simon Fortune threads the ball through to Jo‘l Tassali. Jo‘l Tassali makes a beautiful solo run. Jo‘l Tassali whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Sol Gordon. Excellent block.
84.58
Alexander Ferhaoui flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Pothuizen collects the pass. Guillermo Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter powers a header at goal but somehow Marcus Bloomer manages to keep it out.
85.30
Gijs Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Gavin Carter. Gavin Carter shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 36.4705882352941 vs 63.5294117647059
Play Area
Home team third: 32.94%, Midfield: 41.18%, Away team third: 25.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Carter of Arsenal

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
5
6
4. Sol Gordon (DEF)
6
6
8. Martin Dassen (ATT)
7
7
10. Dries Roest (ATT)
7
11. Juan Cano (ATT)
7

12. Martin Newton (MID)
0
13. Jack Ooijer (MID)
0