Telstar closes practice campaign with a big win over fellow provincial Hollandia

Telstar has won its last exhibition game in preparation for the new season tonight. Mike Snoei’s team won 5-0 in Velsen-Zuid against Hollandia from Hoorn.

Defender Thomas Oude Kotte already scored his third goal this preparation – NH Sport/Frank van der Meijden

At Telstar, strong holders Özgür Aktas, Ozan Kökcü and striker Glynor Plet were missing due to injuries. Mike Snoei was particularly disappointed that the latter was absent. Without Plet, Telstar lacked a point of contact up front. Still, it was the most forward player to break the spell on behalf of Telstar. Yahya Boussakou crowned the good opening phase of the White Lions with the 1-0.

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Ten minutes before the break, Hollandia goalkeeper Joey Wisse was passed for the second time. However, it was central defender Joep Rive who shot the ball behind his keeper and thus put the 2-0 score on the board.

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Mike Snoei: “We need more quality in the front” – NH Sport/Frank van der Meijden

After the break, Hollandia, which was relegated to the fourth division last season, could not do much against Telstar. The home team made it 3-0 shortly after the break thanks to a goal from a corner from Thomas Oude Kotte. It was already his third goal this preparation for the new central defender.

At the end of the match, Telstar went out to a 5-0 victory thanks to goals from captain Anwar Bensabouh and substitute Rein Smit.

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Mike Snoei: “Bizarre these days. Amateurs’ budget is sometimes higher than here” – NH Sport

Thanks to the victory over Hollandia, Telstar ends the preparation with a good feeling. The new season of the first division will start for the team from Velsen-Zuid next Monday. At Sportpark De Toekomst there will be played against Jong Ajax. Kick-off is at 8 p.m.

Setup Telstar: Koeman Jr.; Kruiver (Blackson/50), Apau (Liesdek/70), Bensabouh, Oude Kotte, Mulder; Ainsalu (Smit/54), Overtoom, Najah (Van Wetten/70); Seedorf, Boussakou (Dijkstra/46)

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