Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 11,075 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen kick off!
2.32
0-0Frank Hosé knocks the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
3.06
1-0Aaron Vierklau threads the ball through to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans hits a low pass to Garry Gough. Garry Gough cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Garry Gough provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.43
1-0Rodney Gerritsen threads the ball through to Gennaro Caruso. Gennaro Caruso flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Moeliker. Anton Moeliker knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Billy Higginbotham manages to keep it out.
8.34
Bram Maximiano passes the ball forward to David Manfredini. David Manfredini passes the ball forward to Frank Hosé. Frank Hosé tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
9.37
1-0Edgar Van Der Laan runs forward with the ball. Edgar Van Der Laan knocks the ball forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Roland Hermans provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gennaro Caruso.
12.46
1-0Roland Hermans barges into Davy Vermeulen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Davy Vermeulen stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.23
Rodney Gerritsen passes the ball forward to Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.27
Del Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Caruso. Gennaro Caruso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gennaro Caruso knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Billy Higginbotham. Excellent save.
27.39
1-0Garry Gough barges into Del Owen. The referee warns Garry Gough to calm down! Del Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.20
1-0Andre Abidallah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bram Maximiano.
36.35
Del Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Moeliker. Anton Moeliker passes the ball forward to Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.17
Rodney Gerritsen makes a probing pass to Anton Moeliker. Anton Moeliker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Billy Higginbotham.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
48.18
Luuk Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Moeliker.
59.08
Luuk Schulpen chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough rushes past Fatik Seedorf! Garry Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.32
Fatik Seedorf makes an attacking run forward. Fatik Seedorf tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.21
Rodney Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward to Andre Abidallah who brings the ball under control. Andre Abidallah knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Higginbotham with no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen!
72.49
Frank Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gough controls it well on his chest. Garry Gough whips in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans flicks the ball with his head. Leon Veldman didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.30
Roland Hermans barges into Del Owen. Roland Hermans is given a warning by the referee! Del Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.19
Fatik Seedorf flicks a high ball forward to Bram Hoogstrate who takes it down. Bram Hoogstrate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Van Der Laan.
78.34
Fatik Seedorf comes in with a late challenge on Garry Gough. Fatik Seedorf is given a warning by the referee! Garry Gough runs off the knock.
81.06
Anton Moeliker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bram Hoogstrate. Bram Hoogstrate lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Abidallah. With a superhuman jump, Andre Abidallah connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andre Abidallah!
85.40
Frank Hosé flicks the ball to his team mate, Harald Timmer. Harald Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Veldman who gathers it comfortably.
87.12
Fatik Seedorf flicks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Caruso. Gennaro Caruso hits a low pass to Andre Abidallah. Andre Abidallah shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Gennaro Caruso makes an attacking run forward. Gennaro Caruso plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Abidallah and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gennaro Caruso tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Garry Gough 3, 59 | Bram Hoogstrate 66 Andre Abidallah 81 Gennaro Caruso 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Higginbotham (GK)
6
2. Edgar Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Proctor (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Vierklau (DEF)
6
5. Bram Maximiano (DEF)
6
6. David Manfredini (MID)
6
7. Luuk Schulpen (MID)
6
8. Frank Hosé (MID)
6
9. Harald Timmer (MID)
6
10. Roland Hermans (ATT)
6
11. Garry Gough (ATT)
9
12. Gerard Mans (GK)
0
13. Andy Ricci (ATT)
0
14. Steve Jackson (GK)
0
1. Leon Veldman (GK)
6
2. Jannes Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
3. Fatik Seedorf (DEF)
6
4. Del Owen (DEF)
6
5. Davy Vermeulen (DEF)
6
6. Raffaele Sadotti (MID)
6
7. Anton Moeliker (MID)
6
8. Gennaro Caruso (MID)
9
9. Rodney Gerritsen (MID)
6
10. Bram Hoogstrate (ATT)
8
11. Andre Abidallah (ATT)
8
12. Danny Wau (GK)
0
13. Romero P. Marcos (ATT)
0
14. Jaime Teixeira (ATT)
0