Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Jan Louwers Stadion where SBV Eindhoven play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 13,871 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SBV Eindhoven are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SBV Eindhoven get the match underway!
2.12
0-0Bogdan Opdam breaks forward. Bogdan Opdam kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Kevin McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.42
0-0Dennis Molendijk picks a pass forward to Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer threads a neat ball through to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.00
0-0Don Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Oscar Butragueno. Excellent block.
9.34
Don Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Butragueno.
10.41
Joos Beukenkamp threads a neat ball through to Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
14.36
0-0Alfred Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Robert Heije!
21.47
0-0Lennart Röhner barges into Albert Robben. Lennart Röhner is warned by the referee! Albert Robben hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.43
Don Gemmill plays the ball forward to Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.26
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Giovanni Hoekstra laces a weighted ball forward to Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.13
Ger Elzinga flicks a high ball forward to Albert Robben who takes it down. Albert Robben flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Breyer who takes it down. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
28.54
Max Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Don Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.01
Albert Robben flicks a high pass forward. Sander Van Wanrooy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sander Van Wanrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.12
Max Forbes threads a neat ball through to Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Jörgensen who gathers it comfortably.
42.37
Ger Elzinga takes it forward alone. Ger Elzinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.03
Brian Mercer clumsily knocks into Fatik Mensah. Brian Mercer is given a warning by the referee! Fatik Mensah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Don Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
47.08
Dennis Molendijk chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer advances with the ball. Nelson van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
48.49
Dennis Molendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Robben. Albert Robben makes an attacking run forward. Albert Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
53.22
Lennart Röhner threads the ball through to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Matthijs. Maurice Matthijs fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
61.25
Oscar Butragueno hacks Alexander Breyer from behind! The referee calls over Oscar Butragueno and warns him to calm down! Alexander Breyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.24
Don Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.20
Don Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Don Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.32
Alfred Delaney knocks the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist edges inside the box! Kevin McCoist shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Robert Heije is on top of it.
71.43
1-1Alfred Delaney barges into Nelson van der Meer. Alfred Delaney is shown the yellow card! Nelson van der Meer runs off the knock.
73.21
Joos Beukenkamp threads the ball through to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. Robert Heije gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.22
Lennart Röhner passes the ball forward to Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer cuts inside the box! Brian Mercer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
79.26
Albert Robben makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
84.11
Matjaz Olivares knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Delaney. Alfred Delaney runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alfred Delaney plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Mercer and advances towards the goal... Alfred Delaney strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.54
Ger Elzinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson van der Meer. Nelson van der Meer sees Simon Jentsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer makes a convincing header. Tomas Jörgensen manages to gather it.
89.35
Matjaz Olivares sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Matjaz Olivares plays the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Bogdan Opdam threads a neat ball through to Joos Beukenkamp. Joos Beukenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Matthijs controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Maurice Matthijs shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Mercer of SBV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomas Jörgensen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matjaz Olivares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bogdan Opdam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giovanni Hoekstra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Delaney (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Lennart Röhner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joos Beukenkamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin McCoist (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Maurice Matthijs (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Brian Mercer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kew Van Wonderen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wouter Van Nistelrooy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luuk Riga (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Heije (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ger Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Molendijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fatik Mensah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Robben (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nelson van der Meer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alexander Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Jentsch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sander Van Wanrooy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jimmy Ben Haddou (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Pancaro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roel Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 0 | |