FC Volendam were beaten 1-0 by Jong AZ in an Eerste Divisie match on Friday evening. Despite enjoying more possession and creating more chances, Matthias Kohler's side failed to find the net.
The statistics tell a story of dominance without reward. Volendam had 55% of the ball, registered ten shots on target, and faced only three on their own goal. Jong AZ proved more clinical, converting one of their three efforts. The Volendam defence was forced into making fourteen saves, while their opponents needed just six.
This defeat leaves FC Volendam in 13th place in the league table, with nine points from seven games. Their recent form is patchy, with one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five outings. The next opportunity for points comes on October 30th, when 20th-placed De Graafschap visit the Kras Stadion. The full standings and fixtures schedule are available online.
Top scorer Henk Veerman, who has eight goals in seven appearances this season, was unable to add to his tally this time. The team will use the coming training sessions to work on their finishing ahead of the home fixture in five weeks.
First reported at espn.com.pa
