#topklasse

Wat zit er achter de landelijke klassen

We hebben voor jullie op basis van de huidige beschikbare data een overzicht met het aantal en totaal teams dat achter de landelijk spelende clubs zit. Dus de zaterdag, zondag, zaal en de meidenafdeling in aantallen.

We hebben hierin niet de teams opgenomen die als meidenteam in een jongenscompetitie uitkomen, op welk leeftijdsniveau dan ook. Een aantal zaken die ons zijn opgevallen hebben we…

After filling my stomach with food from the breakfast buffet, i checked out of the hotel and made my way to Apeldoorn train station to catch the train to Utrecht. It was from here i would get the bus to Montfoort, a small village South of Utrecht. I was meeting some Scottish groundhoppers at the bus stop in Utrecht and made it with seconds to spare. The bus was only a 20 minute journey and having located the stadium on google maps before i left i knew where we were going so finding the stadium would not be difficult. Again everything worked liked clockwork and we were there well before kick off for a few beers and something to eat. Montfoort were currently sitting second bottom of the Topklasse and not having the best of seasons. They had, the previous season, just been promoted from the Hoofdklasse but results had not been in their favour. Spakenburg on the other hand were sitting proudly on top and looking good to win the league so the odds were stacked against the home side.

We walked accross some parkland and arrived at the little quaint stadium. It had a small stand with about 200 seats and a clubhouse. The remainder of the ground was uncovered standing areas. We paid our 8 euros entrance money and headed for the clubhouse to escape the breeze and for a much needed beer, the first of the day. As we entered you could not help to notice that there were people of all ages sitting eating and drinking and it seemed a nice community family atmosphere. A game of Hockey one one pitch, U19's were playing on another so it was quite a busy and vibrant place. The crowd began to gather with many Spakenburg supporters in good mood due to their teams lofty position. As kick off approached we made our way to the far side opposite the main stand and took position to the right of the half way line. The game ebbed and flowed but was very stop start due to the erratic decisions of the referee, both teams being caught offside on numerous occasions. Spakenburg hit the post twice during the game but could not find away through the stubborn Montfoort defence. The longer the game went on the more frustrated the visitors got and began making mistakes. This allowed Montfoort to enjoy some decent possession and with the game looking like ending 0-0, in injury time Montfoort scored a breakaway goal. Was this to be it? No....Spakenburg hit back within a minute and equalised. In the third minute of added on time Montfoort could have won it but the the ball hit the post and it finished 1-1. We had to wait for injury time  before we got loads of action but it was an enjoyable afternoon and another new ground to tick off the list.