FC Volendam drew 1-1 against FK Partizani today during the training camp in Belek, Turkey. It was the first match under the leadership of new coach Regillio Simons, who saw Zach Booth score the only Volendam goal in the second half.
FC Volendam gave the initiative to the reigning national champions of Albania from the first whistle. Nevertheless, the biggest opportunity in the first half hour was for Regillio Simons’ team. A free kick from Achraf Douiri went one meter over the goal.
Despite having a lot of ball possession, FK Partizani hardly became dangerous. Barry Lauwers only had to make his first save after 35 minutes. However, winger Tedi Cara’s shot was an easy target for the goalkeeper. FC Volendam then lurked on the counter with the speed of Garang Kuol and substitute Ibrahim El Kadiri. Unfortunately, the number 17 of the Premier League no longer became really dangerous in the first half.
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Even after tea, FK Partizani was the team with the most ball possession, but this time it became dangerous. Substitute goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen first had to save a header from close range and moments later saw a long-range shot fly narrowly wide. Halfway through the second half, Van Oevelen still had to concede the goal. Luis Bircaj broke the ban on behalf of the Albanians.
Volendam did not have to mourn for long, because within three minutes the score was level again. Zach Booth was just in the field and scored the equalizer from close range. In the last fifteen minutes, FK Partizani had a number of good opportunities to win. FC Volendam was spared a second goal and the score remained 1-1.
FC Volendam will play another practice match in Turkey on Monday, January 8. The Swiss FC Winterthur is then the opponent.
FC Volendam line-up: Lauwers (Van Oevelen/46); Plat, Tol, Van Duijl, Douiri; Nazih (De Haan/70), Le Roux (Mirani/46), Van Driel (El Kadiri/31), Van der Horst; Farm, Kuol (Booth/70)
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