OFC has recorded its first victory in the second division. The PhD student from Oostzaan won 2-1 against fellow provincial Royal HFC from Haarlem. Celebrated man on the side of OFC was Niels Butter with two goals.
OFC started the game strongly and was helped into the saddle by Kon after nineteen minutes. HFC. A pass back was intercepted by Niels Butter and the attacker decisively scored the opening goal. In the remainder of the first half it was even, but OFC kept the 1-0 lead until the break.
OFC stands firm
After the break, the Haarlem-squad came into the game better. Still, it was the OFC that doubled the lead. Again Butter was sharp in front of goal and passed Kon. HFC goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis: 2-0. In the final phase, Gertjan Tamerus’ team went looking for the connecting goal. This also came in the 84th minute thanks to André Morgan. In the last minutes of the game, OFC stood and went further than the 2-1 Kon. HFC no more.
It meant the first victory for the Oostzaners in the second division. After four games, OFC is now fourteenth with four points. Could. HFC remains on three points due to the defeat and also drops to sixteenth place.