Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 8,902 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NAC Breda and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rody Van Vossen.


0.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda get the match underway!
8.14
Bart Hesp makes a beautiful solo run. Bart Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.43
Nelson Van De Hor barges into Bjšrn Talan. The referee brings Nelson Van De Hor to one side and gives him a warning! Bjšrn Talan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.54
Bjšrn Talan decides to run forward with the ball. Bjšrn Talan shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.54
Bart Hesp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Jurgen Hoekstra. Jurgen Hoekstra knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Max Splinter has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.36
Christopher Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Sonkaya controls it well on his chest. Jamal Sonkaya kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé plays a perfect one-two with Martin Polheim and rushes in on goal... Antoine Caluwé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Max Splinter reads it well. Nice save!
27.38
Jamal Sonkaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.20
With vision, Ralph Bailey plays the ball forward to Eric Cales. Eric Cales skips past Stefano Schreuder! Some good footwork from Eric Cales provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nick Doomernik!
30.31
Ralph Bailey brings the ball forward. Ralph Bailey shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.19
Stefano Schreuder flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Talan. Bjšrn Talan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomˆs Van Vliet.
40.58
Bjšrn Talan hacks Oscar Herrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.32
Nelson Van De Hor flicks a high ball forward to Davy Hupkes who takes it down. Davy Hupkes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Doomernik who gathers it comfortably.
44.14
Ralph Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Oswald controls it well on his chest. Hauke Oswald makes a great pass forward. Davy Hupkes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Ralph Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Oswald. Hauke Oswald plays a one-two with Eric Cales and rushes in on goal... Hauke Oswald strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
54.33
Tomˆs Van Vliet knocks the ball forward to Tom Sedouki. Tom Sedouki surges forward with the ball. Tom Sedouki makes a defence splitting pass to Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Nick Doomernik is on top of it.
55.52
Christopher Van Ankeren knocks the ball to his team mate, Bart Hesp. Bart Hesp knocks the ball forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
59.59
Tom Sedouki changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tom Sedouki plays a quick one-two with Davy Hupkes and rushes in on goal... Stefano Schreuder catches Tom Sedouki on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.38
NEC Nijmegen have made a substitution with Kurt Vandenbroeck replacing Nelson Van De Hor .
61.39
Stefano Schreuder brings the ball forward. Stefano Schreuder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé whips in a cross ball towards Jurgen Hoekstra. With a superhuman jump, Jurgen Hoekstra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.48
Erik van der Wal brings the ball forward. Erik van der Wal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Hoekstra. Jurgen Hoekstra lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.18
Bart Hesp barges into Tom Sedouki. The referee calls over Bart Hesp and warns him to calm down! Tom Sedouki stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.44
Matt Byrne makes a simple pass to Jurgen Hoekstra. Jurgen Hoekstra shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
83.02
Oscar Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Oswald. Hauke Oswald shoots from long range. Solid save from Nick Doomernik.
87.41
Bjšrn Talan threads a neat ball through to Martin Polheim. Martin Polheim shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.36
Erik van der Wal chips the ball to his team mate, Jamal Sonkaya. Jamal Sonkaya flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Hoekstra collects the pass. Jurgen Hoekstra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jurgen Hoekstra of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Max Splinter (GK)
6
2.Carlos Condé (DEF)
6
3.Tomˆs Van Vliet (DEF)
6
4.Kofi Fränkel (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Herrero (MID)
6
6.Tom Sedouki (MID)
7
7.Ralph Bailey (MID)
7
8.Nelson Van De Hor (MID)
6
9.Hauke Oswald (ATT)
6
10.Eric Cales (ATT)
6
11.Davy Hupkes (ATT)
6
 
12.Kurt Vandenbroeck (MID)
6
13.Harvey Moens (GK)
0
14.Frits Van Veen (DEF)
0