Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 17,751 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Cornelisse.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch get the match underway!
8.53
Mark Hendriks barges into Willem Viscaal. The referee calls over Mark Hendriks and shows him a yellow card! Willem Viscaal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.00
Henry Robben threads a neat ball through to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
16.53
Joe Riverola knocks the ball forward to Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.53
Joe Riverola hacks Colin James from behind! The referee warns Joe Riverola to calm down! Colin James stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Joe Riverola threads a neat ball through to Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
26.10
Joe Riverola passes the ball forward to Dirk Luijpers. Dirk Luijpers shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Colin James makes a run forward as Henry Robben takes the throw-in. Colin James skillfully chests the ball down. Colin James decides to run forward with the ball. Colin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Henry Robben plays the ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.49
Colin James threads the ball through to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.29
Marc Overath sees space and advances. Marc Overath brings the ball forward. Marc Overath tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
33.05
Marino Versteeg sees space and advances. Marino Versteeg sees a break and surges forward. Marino Versteeg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.29
Jurgen Moeliker kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.09
Joe Riverola threads the ball through to Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jan Kortland had no chance!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
45.00
Joe Riverola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joe Riverola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
NAC Breda start the second half!
47.53
Joe Riverola flicks a high pass forward to Ole Veurink who brings the ball neatly under control. Ole Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
48.59
Joe Riverola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Melchiot. Melchior Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Kortland who gathers it comfortably.
53.58
Colin James comes in with a late challenge on Jurgen Moeliker. The referee warns Colin James to calm down! Jurgen Moeliker stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Nuno Valente replacing Dirk Luijpers .
63.18
Robert Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.50
Joe Riverola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma makes a simple pass, allowing Nuno Valente to run into the box. Nuno Valente tries a spectacular strike. Jan Kortland comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.47
Marino Versteeg makes a simple pass to Colin James. Colin James makes a simple pass to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stephane Baronchelli!
67.19
Joe Riverola threads the ball through to Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink passes the ball forward but Melchior Melchiot is offside!
69.35
Colin James threads the ball through to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
72.49
Willem Viscaal sees space and advances. Willem Viscaal hits a low pass to Ole Veurink. Ole Veurink plays a scrappy one-two with Melchior Melchiot and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ole Veurink looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jan Kortland.
73.50
It's a corner kick. Jurgen Moeliker kicks a low ball out wide. Alejandro Accursi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.06
Marc Overath sees Jurgen Moeliker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Jurgen Moeliker plays the ball forward to Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Versteeg.
81.07
Sven Morlock flicks a high pass forward. Joe Riverola controls it well on his chest. Joe Riverola knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Jongsma. Mike Jongsma plays a scrappy one-two with Ole Veurink and advances towards the goal... Mike Jongsma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.44
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Bryan Bogarde receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin James. Bryan Bogarde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
22.1%
45.5%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ole Veurink of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings
1.Stephane Baronchelli (GK)
7
2.Sven Morlock (DEF)
6
3.Willem Viscaal (DEF)
6
4.Marc Overath (DEF)
7
5.Alejandro Accursi (DEF)
6
6.Jurgen Moeliker (MID)
7
7.Joe Riverola (MID)
8
8.Dirk Luijpers (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Melchior Melchiot (ATT)
6
10.Mike Jongsma (ATT)
6
11.Ole Veurink (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicky Salako (MID)
0
13.Nuno Valente (MID)
6
14.Dominic Brady (MID)
0

1.Jan Kortland (GK)
6
2.Mauricio Bravo (DEF)
6
3.Robert Koning (DEF)
6
4.Marino Versteeg (DEF)
7
5.Marchanno Houtman (MID)
6
6.Henry Robben (MID)
6
7.Colin James (MID)
6
8.Bryan Bogarde (MID)
6
9.Goran Assadourian (ATT)
6
10.Mark Hendriks (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Silvio Tavares (ATT)
6
 
12.Dirk Stam (ATT)
0
13.Armando Previtali (ATT)
0
14.Louis Pothuizen (ATT)
0