Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     SBV EindhovenSBV Eindhoven
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert HeijeR. Heije70
G
captain1
G
60Tomas JörgensenT. Jörgensen
Ger ElzingaG. Elzinga67
D
2
D
61Oscar ButraguenoO. Butragueno
Claudio GentoC. Gento67
D
3
D
59Matjaz OlivaresM. Olivares
Max ForbesM. Forbes66
D
4
D
54Mohammed PaauweM. Paauwe
Dennis MolendijkD. Molendijk65
D
5
M
68Giovanni HoekstraG. Hoekstra
Jeremie DemontJ. Demont64
M
6
M
66Alfred DelaneyA. Delaney
Albert RobbenA. Robben63
M
7captain
M
63Kew Van WonderenK. Van Wonderen
Nelson van der MeerN. van der Meer58
M
8
M
51Nelson SchultzN. Schultz
Alexander BreyerA. Breyer69
A
9
A
68Bryan HuizinghB. Huizingh
Simon JentschS. Jentsch60
A
10
A
65Brian MercerB. Mercer
Sander Van WanrooyS. Van Wanrooy56
A
11
A
65Kevin McCoistK. McCoist
 
Adrian PancaroA. Pancaro65
G
12
G
58Luuk RigaL. Riga
Fatik MensahF. Mensah62
D
13
G
56Marco SierM. Sier
Brenny van der LindenB. van der Linden61
G
14
A
55Rodney LeiwakabessyR. Leiwakabessy

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,792 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Erik Meijndershagen.


0.00
The whistle blows and SBV Eindhoven get the match underway!
8.08
With great vision, Alfred Delaney plays the ball forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.32
Alfred Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Huizingh who brings the ball under control. Bryan Huizingh cuts inside the box! Bryan Huizingh tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Robert Heije.
10.56
Nelson Schultz takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alexander Breyer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.11
Max Forbes decides to run forward with the ball. Max Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch plays a one-two with Alexander Breyer and rushes in on goal... Simon Jentsch comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.41
Claudio Gento runs forward with the ball. Claudio Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball towards Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Tomas Jörgensen had no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
20.53
Alfred Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Jeremie Demont threads the ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.25
Nelson van der Meer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Breyer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.18
Oscar Butragueno makes a probing pass to Alfred Delaney. Alfred Delaney knocks the ball forward to Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Molendijk.
28.50
Albert Robben hits a low pass to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Tomas Jörgensen. Excellent save.
32.16
Vitesse Arnhem are in full control of this game.
34.07
Dennis Molendijk runs forward with the ball. Dennis Molendijk chips the ball to his team mate, Sander Van Wanrooy. Sander Van Wanrooy finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Tomas Jörgensen.
38.53
Dennis Molendijk sees space and advances. Dennis Molendijk brings the ball forward. Dennis Molendijk knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Mohammed Paauwe's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
42.52
Mohammed Paauwe flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Delaney controls it well on his chest. Alfred Delaney threads the ball through to Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Giovanni Hoekstra advances with the ball. Giovanni Hoekstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Mercer but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
47.30
Kew Van Wonderen advances with the ball. Kew Van Wonderen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.24
Kew Van Wonderen sees space and advances. Kew Van Wonderen advances inside the box! Kew Van Wonderen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Robert Heije. Excellent save.
60.11
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Adrian Pancaro replacing Ger Elzinga .
66.23
Matjaz Olivares chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Wonderen. Kew Van Wonderen sees Brian Mercer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Mercer advances inside the box! Brian Mercer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Heije smothers it!
67.08
Alfred Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Huizingh controls it well on his chest. Bryan Huizingh whips in a cross ball towards Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.02
Albert Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Jentsch. Simon Jentsch finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.56
Nelson Schultz flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Huizingh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Huizingh knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Molendijk.
77.41
Max Forbes makes a probing pass to Jeremie Demont. Jeremie Demont darts forward. Jeremie Demont lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
81.53
Nelson Schultz knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer plays a scrappy one-two with Bryan Huizingh and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Brian Mercer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Robert Heije gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
84.02
Nelson van der Meer threads a neat ball through to Alexander Breyer. Alexander Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Jörgensen who gathers it comfortably.
85.21
Mohammed Paauwe hits a low pass to Kew Van Wonderen. Kew Van Wonderen sees Bryan Huizingh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Huizingh runs straight at the defence! Bryan Huizingh shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Robert Heije manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

SBV Eindhoven
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%

Scorers
Sander Van Wanrooy 15
Alexander Breyer 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Breyer of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings