Match Report


FC VolendamFC Volendam     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lionel DacourtL. Dacourt68
G
1
G
67Piet KettingP. Ketting
Luis QuaresmaL. Quaresma71
D
2
D
82Jurgen HendriksJ. Hendriks
Linus NeudeckerL. Neudecker69
D
3
D
69Ronnie KansR. Kans
Arno SchefflerA. Scheffler68
D
4
D
66Humphrey Van Der GaagH. Van Der Gaag
Alcaly PignolA. Pignol61
D
5
D
65Davy TuhuteruD. Tuhuteru
Colin BradyC. Brady66
M
6
M
69Bjšrn NeeskensB. Neeskens
Mark SchenningM. Schenning64
M
7
M
65Bryan BosschaartB. Bosschaart
Marcel HässlerM. Hässler58
M
8
A
67ƒtienne Arveladzeƒ. Arveladze
Edwin AverdijkE. Averdijk67
A
9
A
67Hans WeversH. Wevers
Tijani BroerseT. Broerse59
A
10captain
A
65Mehdi Ait-OuarabM. Ait-Ouarab
Fred BeekinkF. Beekink58
A
captain11
A
52Danny HespD. Hesp
 
Antoine SedoukiA. Sedouki67
G
12
D
65Gary DavidsonG. Davidson
Steve OlfersS. Olfers61
G
13
M
64Ivo MeeuwisI. Meeuwis
Edgar SchultzE. Schultz60
D
14
D
64Alberto NietoA. Nieto

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 18,493 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Evers.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
2.46
Humphrey Van Der Gaag hacks Tijani Broerse from behind! The referee brings Humphrey Van Der Gaag to one side and gives him a warning! Tijani Broerse runs off the knock.
3.50
Bjšrn Neeskens barges into Marcel Hässler. Bjšrn Neeskens is warned by the referee! Marcel Hässler runs off the knock.
8.03
With great vision, Bjšrn Neeskens plays the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort. Lionel Dacourt effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.03
Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Fred Beekink collects the pass. Fred Beekink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.48
Marcel Hässler flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Averdijk who takes it down. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.13
Bryan Bosschaart hits a low pass to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab flicks the ball to his team mate, Hans Wevers. Some good footwork from Hans Wevers provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.37
Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Averdijk collects the pass. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Fred Beekink. Fred Beekink makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.51
Marcel Hässler passes the ball forward to Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Kans.
28.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Jurgen Hendriks picks a pass forward to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.26
Davy Tuhuteru kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Bosschaart. Bryan Bosschaart sees Hans Wevers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hans Wevers finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lionel Dacourt manages to gather it.
34.26
Bjšrn Neeskens catches Marcel Hässler on the ankles. Bjšrn Neeskens is warned by the referee again! Marcel Hässler stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
Linus Neudecker flicks a high pass forward to Mark Schenning who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Mark Schenning plays the ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Hendriks.
38.10
Arno Scheffler sees Colin Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.18
Jurgen Hendriks passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens flicks a high pass forward to Danny Hesp who brings the ball under control. Danny Hesp plays a one-two with Hans Wevers and advances towards the goal... Danny Hesp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Lionel Dacourt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.32
Arno Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Hässler collects the pass. Marcel Hässler laces a through ball forward to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk whips in a cross ball towards Fred Beekink. Fred Beekink whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Alberto Nieto replacing Bryan Bosschaart.

45.00
FC Volendam kick off!
47.27
Arno Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Colin Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurgen Hendriks.
51.13
Colin Brady brings the ball forward. Colin Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.24
Alberto Nieto passes the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. With some swift thinking, ƒtienne Arveladze plays the ball forward to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab who has made a great run into the box. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lionel Dacourt!
55.43
Bjšrn Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alcaly Pignol.
57.01
Tijani Broerse barges into Humphrey Van Der Gaag. The referee calls over Tijani Broerse and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Van Der Gaag runs off the knock.
59.24
Arno Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Mark Schenning who brings the ball under control. Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward to Fred Beekink who brings the ball under control. Fred Beekink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.03
Alcaly Pignol flicks a high pass forward. Mark Schenning collects the pass. Mark Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Fred Beekink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fred Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.26
Bjšrn Neeskens comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Hässler. The referee calls over Bjšrn Neeskens yet again and warns him to calm down! Marcel Hässler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.21
Marcel Hässler takes a short throw-in bringing Mark Schenning into play. Mark Schenning threads a neat ball through to Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk knocks in a cross ball towards Fred Beekink. With a superhuman jump, Fred Beekink connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Piet Ketting gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
69.16
Marcel Hässler takes a short throw-in bringing Mark Schenning into play. Mark Schenning knocks the ball to his team mate, Fred Beekink. Fred Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Arno Scheffler sees Marcel Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fred Beekink. Fred Beekink finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.55
Humphrey Van Der Gaag passes the ball forward to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Neudecker.
77.56
Edwin Averdijk comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Van Der Gaag. The referee calls over Edwin Averdijk and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Van Der Gaag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Linus Neudecker sees Colin Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Brady hits a low pass to Fred Beekink. Fred Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Edwin Averdijk. Edwin Averdijk makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
84.49
Ronnie Kans makes a simple pass to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens knocks the ball to his team mate, Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers advances inside the box! Hans Wevers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.04
Colin Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jurgen Hendriks.
90.00
Mark Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Broerse. Tijani Broerse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Volendam

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
27.6%
41.4%
31%

Scorers
Hans Wevers 21
Danny Hesp 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hans Wevers of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Lionel Dacourt (GK)
7
2.Luis Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Linus Neudecker (DEF)
6
4.Arno Scheffler (DEF)
7
5.Alcaly Pignol (DEF)
6
6.Colin Brady (MID)
7
7.Mark Schenning (MID)
7
8.Marcel Hässler (MID)
7
9.Edwin Averdijk (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Tijani Broerse (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Fred Beekink (ATT)
6
 
12.Antoine Sedouki (GK)
0
13.Steve Olfers (GK)
0
14.Edgar Schultz (DEF)
0

1.Piet Ketting (GK)
7
2.Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
5.Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6.Bjšrn Neeskens (MID)
7
7.Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
6
8.ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
6
9.Hans Wevers (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
7
11.Danny Hesp (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gary Davidson (DEF)
0
13.Ivo Meeuwis (MID)
0
14.Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6