Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — IJsselmeervogels 2nd with 63 points, Hoogeveen 16th with 33, 30 apart. Recent form told a different story for IJsselmeervogels: only 6th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 2.12/1.26 for IJsselmeervogels and 1.32/2.56 for Hoogeveen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.76.
Sportpark De Westmaat in Bunschoten staged the fixture, a ground that holds 8,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: IJsselmeervogels led 3-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 7-1.