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Laak Sportpark
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arjen van der Valk kicked off to start the match. In the 7th minute Arjen van der Valk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filip Meurs saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Laak Eendracht's goal looked a bit too open when Elbert Eisenga came free, but Gio Theissen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arjen van der Valk received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Filip Meurs tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 16 minutes into the game, Gooische club's Robbie Ottenhof nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gio Theissen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 19 minutes into the match, Gooische club's goalkeeper Filip Meurs had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arjen van der Valk. Thanks to some nice moves Michael Daverveld could shoot a difficult shot in the 20th minute, which Filip Meurs however easily saved by the left post. 22 minutes into the match, Gooische club's goalkeeper Filip Meurs had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arjen van der Valk. After a rather tough play, Laak Eendracht's Govert Westerink got a free kick in the 25th minute. Filip Meurs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emre Çalkın in the 31st minute of play. Elbert Eisenga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 45th minute, Emre Çalkın hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Elbert Eisenga made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilfried Ponk in the 52nd minute of play forced Laak Eendracht's goalkeeper Gio Theissen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gio Theissen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacob Zwartkruis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute, Wilfried Ponk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kristof Asselbergs during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee gave Laak Eendracht a penalty, 56 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Govert Westerink, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Gooische club's Filip Meurs. 2-1. Arjen van der Valk kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Emre Çalkın charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emre Çalkın the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Filip Meurs took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emre Çalkın, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 66 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Gooische club! Filip Meurs went to the wrong direction when Govert Westerink was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. When Arjen van der Valk fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Laak Eendracht's protests and gave Arjen van der Valk a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd match minute, Laak Eendracht was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arjen van der Valk to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Laak Eendracht getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Emre Çalkın hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Jacob Zwartkruis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gooische club's supporters rose to their feet, but Jacob Zwartkruis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gio Theissen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Laak Eendracht booed when Gooische club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elbert Eisenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st match minute, Laak Eendracht was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arjen van der Valk to maneuver through the defense. Michael Daverveld received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Filip Meurs tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 98 minutes, Michael Daverveld managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Laak Eendracht's supporters crossed their fingers, but Michael Daverveld was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.