Ocker Nicolaus "Ok" Formenoij (16 March 1899 – 14 February 1977) was a Dutch association football player.[1] He was part of the Dutch team that finished fourth at the 1924 Summer Olympics; Formenoij played three last games and scored three goals.[2]

Ok Formenoij
Formenoij in 1924
Personal information
Date of birth 16 March 1899
Place of birth Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Date of death 14 February 1977(1977-02-14) (aged 77)
Place of death Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1923 Feyenoord Rotterdam
1924–1933 Sparta Rotterdam
International career
1924–1931 Netherlands 4 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In the quarter-final match against Ireland, Formenoij scored at seventh minute, Ireland equalized, and Formenoij scored again in extra time, bringing the Dutch team to the bronze medal match against Sweden.[3] The match ended in a 1-1 draw, and a replay was set up on the next day. The Netherlands lost 1-3 with Formenoij scoring its only goal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ok Formenoij". Olympedia. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Okkie Formenoij. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Netherlands – Irish Free State 2 June 1924. fifa.com
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