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Oegstgeestt
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Robin Lokin kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Govert Koopmans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 3 minutes into the match, Oegstgeest's goal looked a bit too open when Ferdi Hermensen came free, but Jan Weinands reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the game, Ferdi Hermensen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jan Weinands was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hendrik-Jan Willemsen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hette Ploeger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the game, Govert Koopmans recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hendrik-Jan Willemsen. Govert Koopmans showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Hendrik-Jan Willemsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Govert Koopmans in the 26th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hette Ploeger in the 27th minute of play forced Graspeel FC's goalkeeper Hendrik-Jan Willemsen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hendrik-Jan Willemsen made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Robin Lokin sent off a good shot on target. If Ferdi Hermensen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 34 minutes into the match, Robin Lokin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hendrik-Jan Willemsen. Graspeel FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Robin Lokin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 39th minute, Graspeel FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Robin Lokin fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Hette Ploeger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hendrik-Jan Willemsen having to interfere. Hendrik-Jan Willemsen was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Govert Koopmans showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 42 minute of play. Jan Weinands took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdi Hermensen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ferdi Hermensen was the one to do the kick off. Hette Ploeger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Graspeel FC's Ferdi Hermensen was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 54th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 59 minutes in the game Jonathan Schmidt did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Ton Bogarde. In the 61st match minute, Oegstgeest was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Huub Timmer to maneuver through the defense. Falco Dussel got a throw-in 68 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Ton Bogarde. Bob Paauwe kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Hendrik-Jan Willemsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Govert Koopmans in the 74th minute of the match. Hette Ploeger recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ferdi Hermensen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Ferdi Hermensen came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the Graspeel FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ferdi Hermensen couldn't finish the play. Henry van Zalingen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jan Weinands having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Oegstgeest's Huub Timmer got a free kick in the 87th minute. Lucas Stuifzand charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lucas Stuifzand the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 88th minute, Lucas Stuifzand hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 90 minutes into the match, Graspeel FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hette Ploeger came free, but Hendrik-Jan Willemsen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Oegstgeest's goalkeeper Jan Weinands, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Falco Dussel fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Oegstgeest's protests and gave Falco Dussel a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 93rd minute of the game. One of Oegstgeest:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Graspeel FC:s goal.