Match Report
| NAC Breda | NAC Breda |  |  | Veendam | Veendam | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard Beresford | R. Beresford |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Lars Müller | L. Müller | |||||||||
| Yuri Opdam | Y. Opdam |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Gerhard Kohler | G. Kohler | |||||||||
| Paul Averdijk | P. Averdijk | | 64 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 73 | | Melchior Hesp | M. Hesp | |||||||
| Alfred Brand | A. Brand | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Norman Mann | N. Mann | |||||||||
| David Szepan | D. Szepan | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | John Cleland | J. Cleland | |||||||||
| Said Tychon | S. Tychon | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Tim Makin | T. Makin | |||||||||
| Jose Ramos | J. Ramos |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 |  | Riccardo Grieco | R. Grieco | |||||||||
| Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | | 58 | M | | 8 | | A | 65 | | Alassandro Bonomi | A. Bonomi | |||||||||
| Cor Lucius | C. Lucius | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Tony Brand | T. Brand | |||||||||
| Uwe Wilke | U. Wilke | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Francesco G. Bizzarri | F. Bizzarri | |||||||||
| Richard Liddell | R. Liddell | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Don Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Leon Raff | L. Raff | | 61 | D | | 12 | | D | 60 | | Adilson de Vries | A. de Vries | |||||||||
| Cesare Scarpa | C. Scarpa | | 59 | G | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Jose Costa | J. Costa | |||||||||
| Urvin van der Hoek | U. van der Hoek | | 59 | D | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Youssef Kortland | Y. Kortland | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Veendam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Dijkstra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NAC Breda are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Dijkstra.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda kick off!
6.45
0-0Tony Brand threads a neat ball through to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.56
0-0Yuri Opdam takes the throw-in. Alfred Brand flicks the ball to his team mate, Said Tychon. Said Tychon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Lars Müller.
12.16
1-0Jose Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Richard Liddell who brings the ball under control. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards David Szepan. David Szepan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
15.55
1-0Alfred Brand flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ramos controls it well on his chest. Jose Ramos knocks the ball forward to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Müller who gathers it comfortably.
20.33
Said Tychon sees a break and surges forward. Said Tychon hits a low pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
21.14
Paul Averdijk threads a neat ball through to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos plays the ball forward to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.59
Melchior Hesp threads a neat ball through to Tim Makin. Tim Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi lofts in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Richard Beresford as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.47
1-0It's a corner kick. Tim Makin kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. John Cleland takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Alfred Brand blocks the shot!
30.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Said Tychon plays the ball forward to Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius shoots from 25 yards but somehow Lars Müller manages to keep it out.
33.43
David Szepan knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell shoots from long range but it flies wide!
38.57
Jose Ramos takes it forward alone. Jose Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
39.49
Paul Averdijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Tychon. Said Tychon flicks the ball to his team mate, Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.28
Riccardo Grieco makes a simple pass to Alassandro Bonomi. Alassandro Bonomi shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.43
Jose Ramos threads a neat ball through to Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Veendam kick off the second half!
47.08
Kevin Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Melchior Hesp.
48.56
With vision, Tim Makin laces a weighted ball forward to Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.00
Gerhard Kohler hits a low pass to Tim Makin. Tim Makin flicks a high pass forward. Tony Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Opdam.
55.36
Without breaking stride, David Szepan plays the ball forward to Said Tychon. Seeing a gap ahead, Said Tychon plays the ball forward to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.57
Riccardo Grieco sees space and advances. Riccardo Grieco plays a perfect one-two with Alassandro Bonomi and rushes in on goal... Riccardo Grieco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.49
1-1NAC Breda have made a substitution with Urvin van der Hoek replacing Uwe Wilke .
63.21
1-1Riccardo Grieco hacks Richard Liddell from behind! The referee brings Riccardo Grieco to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.14
John Cleland sees a break and surges forward. John Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Tony Brand who brings the ball under control. Tony Brand whips in a cross ball towards Tim Makin. Tim Makin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Richard Beresford.
67.57
Cor Lucius sees Richard Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.16
Without breaking stride, Melchior Hesp plays the ball forward to Norman Mann. Norman Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Riccardo Grieco. Riccardo Grieco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.49
John Cleland knocks the ball forward to Tim Makin. Tim Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Bizzarri. Francesco G. Bizzarri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Richard Beresford manages to gather it easily.
77.12
NAC Breda have made 2 substitutions with Leon Raff replacing Alfred Brand and Cesare Scarpa replacing Cor Lucius .
84.25
Jose Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Scarpa. Cesare Scarpa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.57
Paul Averdijk brings the ball forward. Paul Averdijk plays the ball forward to Urvin van der Hoek. Urvin van der Hoek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Kohler.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard Beresford (GK)
7
2. Yuri Opdam (DEF)
6
3. Paul Averdijk (DEF)
7
4. Alfred Brand (DEF)
7
5. David Szepan (MID)
9
6. Said Tychon (MID)
7
7. Jose Ramos (MID)
8
8. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
9. Cor Lucius (ATT)
9
10. Uwe Wilke (ATT)
6
11. Richard Liddell (ATT)
8
12. Leon Raff (DEF)
6
13. Cesare Scarpa (GK)
6
14. Urvin van der Hoek (DEF)
6
1. Lars Müller (GK)
7
2. Gerhard Kohler (DEF)
6
3. Melchior Hesp (DEF)
6
4. Norman Mann (DEF)
6
5. John Cleland (DEF)
7
6. Tim Makin (MID)
7
7. Riccardo Grieco (MID)
7
8. Alassandro Bonomi (ATT)
6
9. Tony Brand (ATT)
6
10. Francesco G. Bizzarri (ATT)
8
11. Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
12. Adilson de Vries (DEF)
0
13. Jose Costa (MID)
0
14. Youssef Kortland (ATT)
0