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24/01/2037, Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Live on National TV
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Netherlands Vs Zimbabwe

Netherlands play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: R Moenins (GK) , J Ghyoodt (CB) , F Ooghe (CB) , G Merckx (RB) , N Annaert (LB) , P Rape (CM) , G Baes (CDM) , F Van Droogenbroeck (CDM) , P Peesmeesters (RM) , T Van de Weede (LM) , M Van de Nieuwenhuyzen (ST) And the subs are: N Cennys (CB) , J Ametiennes (CB) , H Neynts (CM) , V Van de Watre (CM) , J Mane (ST)

Zimbabwe play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: N Chindungwe (GK) , K Manhanga (CB) , S Mnkandla (CB) , S Chigova (CB) , D Mujuru (RB) , S Majange (LB) , K Madhuku (CDM) , J Sibanda (CAM) , R Chimutengwende (RM) , N Mtukudzi (LM) , D Nkala (ST) And the subs are: C Mhlanga (CB) , J Vlok (CB) , S Theunissen (CM) , J Badenhorst (CM) , Z kachingwe (ST)

Welcome to Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands where Netherlands will face Zimbabwe.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 54999.

1' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Dom Nkala passes the ball to Razi Chimutengwende.  Razi Chimutengwende plays a long ball to Kwau Madhuku.  With a turn of pace, Kwau Madhuku beats Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  

10' - Nick Annaert successfully tackles Kwau Madhuku and takes possession.  Nick Annaert hits the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but Naftali Chindungwe deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Netherlands.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds Paco Rape.  Paco Rape gets his head to the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but Naftali Chindungwe manages to stop the shot!  

14' - Naftali Chindungwe plays a long ball to Sam Chigova.  Paco Rape tackles Sam Chigova and gains possession for his team.  Paco Rape brings the ball forward, outpacing Neil Mtukudzi.  

14' - Paco Rape spots a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

20' - Sean Majange chips a long ball to Seth Mnkandla.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck successfully tackles Seth Mnkandla and gains possession for his team.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck passes to Judocus Ghyoodt.  Judocus Ghyoodt chips a long ball to Frank Ooghe.  Frank Ooghe sees Paco Rape making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Paco Rape is caught offside!  

24' - Gijs Merckx plays a long ball to Piet Peesmeesters.  Piet Peesmeesters attempts to use his skills to beat James Sibanda, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

24' - Piet Peesmeesters sees a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

27' - Sean Majange plays a long ball to James Sibanda.  James Sibanda strikes the ball from distance...but the ball flies wide of the post!

29' - Red Moenins hits the ball long to Paco Rape.  Paco Rape spots a run from Piet Peesmeesters.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Piet Peesmeesters is caught offside!  

39' - Nick Annaert sees Tsane Van de Weede making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Tsane Van de Weede has strayed offside!  

41' - Sean Majange finds James Sibanda with a long ball.  James Sibanda attempts to use his skills to beat Frank Ooghe, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

41' - James Sibanda hits a shot from long range...but the shot goes wide!

44' - Red Moenins plays the ball to Nick Annaert.  Nick Annaert spots a run from Piet Peesmeesters.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Piet Peesmeesters is able to take the ball.  Piet Peesmeesters hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and Piet Peesmeesters scores!  That's a good goal from the Netherlands player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

44' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

53' - Judocus Ghyoodt plays a long ball to Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck passes to Tsane Van de Weede.  Tsane Van de Weede plays a short pass to Geirnaerdt Baes.  Geirnaerdt Baes takes the ball past Neil Mtukudzi with a turn of pace.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Mujuru will come off.  Jay Vlok is going to be brought on.  

57' - Geirnaerdt Baes tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Piet Peesmeesters is first to the ball...Piet Peesmeesters tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Geirnaerdt Baes pounces on the loose ball...Geirnaerdt Baes tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Piet Peesmeesters is first to the loose ball...Piet Peesmeesters shoots towards goal...and Piet Peesmeesters scores!  That's a nice goal from the Netherlands player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kian Manhanga is going to be taken off.  Chris Mhlanga is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dom Nkala is going to be taken off.  Zareb kachingwe joins the game from the bench.  

65' - Gijs Merckx plays a long ball to Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck hits the ball long to Piet Peesmeesters.  Piet Peesmeesters plays a short pass to Tsane Van de Weede.  Tsane Van de Weede attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Tsane Van de Weede for Netherlands!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

66' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Razi Chimutengwende slides the ball to Chris Mhlanga.  Chris Mhlanga plays a short pass to James Sibanda.  James Sibanda attempts a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

73' - Red Moenins plays the ball to Frank Ooghe.  Frank Ooghe passes to Nick Annaert.  Nick Annaert fires a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Nick Annaert scores!  That's a nice goal from the Netherlands player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paco Rape is going to be taken off.  Viktor Van de Watre joins the game from the bench.  

73' - Zimbabwe kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen is going to be taken off.  Job Mane is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Tsane Van de Weede plays a long pass to Geirnaerdt Baes.  Geirnaerdt Baes sees a run from Job Mane.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Job Mane takes the ball.  Job Mane tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Netherlands.  Piet Peesmeesters places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Judocus Ghyoodt is going to be taken off.  Jaap Ametiennes joins the game from the bench.  

85' - Geirnaerdt Baes plays a long ball to Nick Annaert.  Nick Annaert spots a run from Viktor Van de Watre.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

88' - Frank Ooghe speeds past Zareb kachingwe.  

88' - Frank Ooghe sees a run from Job Mane.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Netherlands 4 - 0 Zimbabwe.