Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 18,017 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
2.32
0-0Without breaking stride, Alexander Milligan plays the ball forward to Juan Pablo Burgos. Juan Pablo Burgos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
3.55
Nuno Valente changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.13
0-0Nuno Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Juan Ignacio Peralta comfortably picks it out of the air!
8.19
0-1Felipe Cruz threads the ball through to Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Juan Ignacio Peralta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.01
Alexander Milligan picks a pass forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pablo Burgos. Juan Pablo Burgos beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
18.53
0-1Davy Tuhuteru catches Dirk Luijpers on the ankles. The referee warns Davy Tuhuteru to calm down! Dirk Luijpers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.07
Claudio Ibanez makes a probing pass to Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan sees Danny Hesp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Hesp shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.58
Davy Tuhuteru hits a low pass to Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Juan Pablo Burgos who takes it down. Juan Pablo Burgos lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off the second half!
47.08
Nuno Valente knocks the ball forward to Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Juan Ignacio Peralta with no chance!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
51.36
Showing composure, Amara Dailly laces a through ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah rushes past Maurits Bosvelt! Hakan Abdullah takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
53.31
Martin Averdijk flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Salako who brings the ball under control. Nicky Salako flicks a high pass forward. Colin McNeill controls it well on his chest. Colin McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.33
0-2Alexander Milligan threads the ball through to Aron Huizingh. Aron Huizingh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.26
Alexander Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Aron Huizingh. Aron Huizingh knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.44
Nicky Salako flicks a high pass forward to Dirk Luijpers who brings the ball under control. Dirk Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Colin McNeill. Colin McNeill directs the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Ignacio Peralta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.25
0-3Ronnie Kans chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan hits a low pass to Aron Huizingh. Aron Huizingh lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Maurits Bosvelt and the loose ball is cleared up field.
66.09
0-3Colin McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Ibanez. The referee brings Colin McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Claudio Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.01
Garry Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Cerioni collects the pass. Giordano Cerioni shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.20
0-3Garry Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Colin McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McNeill rushes past Claudio Ibanez! Claudio Ibanez barges into Colin McNeill. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.43
Maurice Lauderdale makes a simple pass to Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan sees space and advances. Alexander Milligan shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.55
Maurice Lauderdale barges into Dirk Luijpers. Maurice Lauderdale is warned by the referee! Dirk Luijpers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.26
Nuno Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.01
0-3Martin Averdijk comes in with a late challenge on Hakan Abdullah. The referee calls over Martin Averdijk and shows him a yellow card! Hakan Abdullah runs off the knock.
89.10
Garry Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garry Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Cerioni. Giordano Cerioni makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Ignacio Peralta (GK)
7
2. Maurice Lauderdale (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
6
5. Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6. Amara Dailly (MID)
6
7. Alexander Milligan (MID)
7
8. Juan Pablo Burgos (ATT)
6
9. Aron Huizingh (ATT)
6
10. Hakan Abdullah (ATT)
6
11. Danny Hesp (ATT)
6
12. Alpay Bulent (MID)
0
13. Lomano Mortensen (MID)
0
14. Jason Plowright (GK)
0
1. Orlando Ax (GK)
6
2. Sven Morlock (DEF)
6
3. Martin Averdijk (DEF)
6
4. Maurits Bosvelt (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Cruz (MID)
6
6. Nuno Valente (MID)
8
7. Nicky Salako (MID)
6
8. Garry Caldwell (MID)
7
9. Dirk Luijpers (ATT)
8
10. Colin McNeill (ATT)
9
11. Giordano Cerioni (ATT)
8
12. Theo Schomaker (DEF)
0
13. Marc Overath (DEF)
0
14. Daniel van Gastel (MID)
0