U18 League

Weed
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Demy Krommert made the kick off which started today's match. 10 minutes into the game, Hendrik van der Struijk recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kelvin Overmars. Hendrik van der Struijk showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Jurgen Oorschot charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jurgen Oorschot the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Weed Excelsior getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Jurgen Oorschot hit a great ball. Thomas Smeekes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bert Schattenberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Henk Stroobos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thomas Smeekes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demy Krommert in the 21st minute of play. Thomas Smeekes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demy Krommert in the 23rd minute of the match. 25 minutes into the game, Marcel Toolenaar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Weed Excelsior's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MK Investments the free kick. After 25 played minutes Weed Excelsior got a freekick which was hit by Marcel Toolenaar. 34 minutes into the match, Weed Excelsior's goal looked a bit too open when Demy Krommert came free, but Thomas Smeekes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Demy Krommert in the 35th minute of play forced Weed Excelsior's goalkeeper Thomas Smeekes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 37th minute, Marcel Toolenaar got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thomas Smeekes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demy Krommert, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Demy Krommert scored 1-1 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Thomas Smeekes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Jouke Vaalman took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Thomas Smeekes. Thomas Smeekes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. In the 56th match minute, Weed Excelsior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Brain Oosterhof to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Weed Excelsior's Thomas Smeekes got control of the ball when Bert Schattenberg tried to sneak it across the goal line. Henk Oorschot's late challenge caught a MK Investments's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henk Oorschot helped the player get up and apologised. In the 61st minute of the match Heiko van Zijl sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Thomas Smeekes skillfully saved the ball. Geert Hebert kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. A collision led to Weed Excelsior getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Henk Oorschot hit a great ball. Thomas Smeekes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jelle Heida in the 64th minute of play. Thomas Smeekes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demy Krommert in the 70th minute of the match. Weed Excelsior's Thomas Smeekes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jelle Heida in the 80th minute of play. In the 82nd minute of the match Henk Oorschot shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kelvin Overmars showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 88th minute of the match Henk Oorschot shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kelvin Overmars showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Kelvin Overmars showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brain Oosterhof, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Thomas Smeekes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demy Krommert in the 93rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Marcel Toolenaar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Weed Excelsior's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcel Toolenaar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kelvin Overmars breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.