Match Report


Boots Direct
today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct


Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 17,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Dijkstra.


0.00
FC Volendam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Eddie Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros plays a one-two with Copain Hellemons and advances towards the goal... Jorge Barros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
3.05
Martijn Inia barges into Dries Van Gobbel. The referee brings Martijn Inia to one side and gives him a warning! Dries Van Gobbel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.15
Dries Van Gobbel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dries Van Gobbel shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
12.17
Olaf Mulder sees Frank Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Efrain Perlaza but the linesman indicates offside!
15.23
Efrain Perlaza makes a probing pass to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Efrain Perlaza and advances towards the goal... Billy Dalglish 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!
18.03
Efrain Perlaza makes a simple pass to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish cuts inside the box! Billy Dalglish looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Vasco Barros!
21.22
Eddie Cope plays the ball forward to Copain Hellemons. Copain Hellemons whips in a cross ball towards Theo Timmer. With a superhuman jump, Theo Timmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
22.19
Dries Van Gobbel makes a high pass forward. Efrain Perlaza shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Efrain Perlaza knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Van Gobbel. Dries Van Gobbel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
26.07
Dries Van Gobbel receives the ball from a throw-in from Efrain Perlaza. Dries Van Gobbel sees Frank Williams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Williams finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
28.38
Eddie Cope brings the ball forward. Eddie Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Hellemons. Copain Hellemons makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.34
Eddie Cope sees Michel Sedouki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Sedouki whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.41
Dries Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda! Yet another for the new boy! He really has made a mark since joining the club.
39.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Dries Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Davy Heesakkers. Davy Heesakkers shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.06
Davy Heesakkers clumsily knocks into Theo Timmer. Davy Heesakkers is given a warning by the referee! Theo Timmer runs off the knock.
45.00
Martijn Inia hits a low pass to Roy de Vries. Roy de Vries deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Hellemons. Copain Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
NAC Breda kick off!
47.56
Martijn Inia knocks the ball forward to Eddie Cope. Eddie Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Hugo Bento. Excellent save.
48.24
Humphrey Timmer plays the ball forward to Martijn Inia. With great vision, Martijn Inia plays the ball forward to Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. With a superhuman jump, Jorge Barros connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Hugo Bento had no chance!! Goal for FC Volendam!
51.07
Humphrey Bakkati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dries Van Gobbel. Dries Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
59.48
Marinus Babangida knocks the ball forward to Dries Van Gobbel. Dries Van Gobbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Efrain Perlaza. Efrain Perlaza whips in a cross ball towards Davy Heesakkers. Davy Heesakkers makes a convincing header but Vasco Barros is on top of it.
60.52
Dries Van Gobbel darts forward. Dries Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Frank Williams controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Frank Williams makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Vasco Barros, sees it late!! Goal for NAC Breda!
67.04
Michel Sedouki threads the ball through to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Hugo Bento punches it away to safety.
73.10
Humphrey Bakkati decides to run forward with the ball. Humphrey Bakkati sees space and advances. Humphrey Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Williams. Frank Williams outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
75.54
Martijn Inia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martijn Inia shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.29
Olaf Mulder lofts the ball long. Dries Van Gobbel lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Heesakkers. Davy Heesakkers whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.08
Martin Kirschner laces a through ball forward to Martijn Inia. With great vision, Martijn Inia plays the ball forward to Michel Sedouki. Michel Sedouki threads the ball through to Copain Hellemons but he's offside!
89.41
Marinus Babangida breaks forward. Marinus Babangida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish shoots from 25 yards. Vasco Barros gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 53.8461538461538 vs 46.1538461538462
Play Area
Home team third: 28.21%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 25.64%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Dalglish of NAC Breda

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Vasco Barros (GK)
7
6
6
5. Theo Timmer (MID)
6
6. Martijn Inia (MID)
6
7. Eddie Cope (MID)
7
8. Roy de Vries (MID)
6
7
10. Jorge Barros (ATT)
9
6

14. Orlando Chivu (ATT)
0

1. Hugo Bento (GK)
6
2. Elena Vicente (DEF)
6
5. Olaf Mulder (DEF)
6
6
9
7
10. Frank Matthijs (ATT)
6
11. Davy Heesakkers (ATT)
7

0
14. Graeme Ball (ATT)
0