Match Report


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It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to PEC Zwolle. A crowd of 8,360 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and PEC Zwolle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Galen.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the first half underway!
8.20
Dominic Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Quaresma. Alexandre Quaresma threads the ball through into the box. Dion Harrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Daan Gentile!
14.38
Daniel Moreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Eric Cales. Eric Cales flicks the ball with his head. Roberto Francioso didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.15
Delano Vreman kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Caballero. Ernesto Caballero plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Ernesto Caballero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
28.47
Egbert Kooistra kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Hutchison. Dominic Hutchison darts forward. Dominic Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Dion Harrison. Dion Harrison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.21
Remco Van Nieuwstadt catches Nabil Keller on the ankles. Remco Van Nieuwstadt is given a warning by the referee! Nabil Keller carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.48
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Dion Harrison comfortably collects the pass. Dion Harrison deftly passes the ball to Alexandre Quaresma, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Alexandre Quaresma provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.37
Ramon Davids knocks the ball forward to Tom Sedouki. Tom Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.44
Dominic Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Quaresma cuts inside the box! Alexandre Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Daan Gentile!
38.07
Silvain Blinker chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Herrero. Oscar Herrero knocks the ball forward to Kwame Inia. Kwame Inia shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roberto Francioso with no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
42.24
Dominic Hutchison sees Dion Harrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Harrison plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Dion Harrison comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Daan Gentile is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and PEC Zwolle get the second half underway!
48.14
Delano Vreman flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Caballero controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Caballero shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.48
Delano Vreman flicks a high pass forward to Dion Harrison who brings the ball under control. Dion Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Caballero. Ernesto Caballero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daan Gentile with no chance!! Goal for PEC Zwolle!
54.11
Richard McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Eric Cales. The referee warns Richard McCoist to calm down! Eric Cales runs off the knock.
60.41
NEC Nijmegen have made a substitution with Max Splinter replacing Daniel Moreira .
63.06
Ulrich Van Mol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman threads a neat ball through to Dion Harrison. Dion Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Caballero. Ernesto Caballero flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.41
Delano Vreman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Quaresma. Alexandre Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Nabil Keller plays the ball forward to Eric Cales. Eric Cales makes a probing pass to Davy Hupkes but he's offside!
73.46
Delano Vreman flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Caballero collects the pass. Ernesto Caballero edges inside the box! Ramon Davids catches Ernesto Caballero on the ankles. Ernesto Caballero appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
75.54
Tom Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes passes the ball forward but Kwame Inia is offside!
77.23
PEC Zwolle have made a substitution with Ernest van Beek replacing Dion Harrison .
81.24
Oscar Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davy Hupkes. Davy Hupkes shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
85.09
Oscar Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Kwame Inia who takes it down. Kwame Inia tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Caballero of PEC Zwolle

Match Ratings