Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Veendam. A crowd of 19,321 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NAC Breda and Veendam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.


0.00
Veendam start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.56
Colin James kicks a strong pass forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.32
Marchanno Houtman knocks the ball forward to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares makes a defence splitting pass to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.22
Ruud Babangida makes a probing pass to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! That brings them back into the game!
22.35
Ruud Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Garry Kromkamp controls it well on his chest. Garry Kromkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jan Kortland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.56
Marino Versteeg flicks a high pass forward. Henry Robben holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Robben sees Silvio Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Tavares plays a quick one-two with Mark Hendriks and rushes in on goal... Silvio Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.57
Remco Koster sees Pierre Piton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre Piton passes the ball forward to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot rushes past Marino Versteeg! Some good footwork from Michel Melchiot provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Jan Kortland. Excellent save.
34.23
Eoin Mustoe sees a break and surges forward. Eoin Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Bravo.
36.47
Francesco Colonnese flicks a high pass forward to Cleto Guerra who brings the ball under control. Cleto Guerra shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jan Kortland manages to gather it.
39.34
Giorgio Marsala plays the ball forward to Francesco Colonnese. Francesco Colonnese flicks a high ball forward to Garry Kromkamp who takes it down. Garry Kromkamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Koning.
42.59
Pierre Piton takes a short throw-in bringing Eoin Mustoe into play. Eoin Mustoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Mustoe skips past Robert Koning! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eoin Mustoe provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Francesco Colonnese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra puts a great ball through. Garry Kromkamp runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Veendam also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
NAC Breda kick off!
51.08
Francesco Colonnese advances with the ball. Francesco Colonnese shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.10
Colin James advances with the ball. Colin James finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.13
Pierre Piton knocks the ball forward to Garry Kromkamp. Garry Kromkamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Koning.
60.20
Marino Versteeg barges into Garry Kromkamp. The referee calls over Marino Versteeg and warns him to calm down! Garry Kromkamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.08
Marino Versteeg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Bogarde. Bryan Bogarde makes a simple pass to Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Christian Sier. Excellent save.
66.40
Colin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Hendriks. Mark Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.56
Bryan Bogarde brings the ball forward. Bryan Bogarde shoots from outside the area. Christian Sier comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.42
Eoin Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Koning.
73.25
Ruud Babangida threads a neat ball through to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michel Melchiot! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
78.22
Colin James knocks the ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
81.58
Mauricio Bravo makes a simple pass to Colin James. Colin James knocks the ball forward to Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian shoots from outside the area but is denied by Christian Sier. Excellent save.
83.21
Marino Versteeg hacks Garry Kromkamp from behind! Marino Versteeg is shown the yellow card! Garry Kromkamp runs off the knock.
89.38
Pietro Scoponi threads the ball through to Francesco Colonnese. Francesco Colonnese passes the ball forward to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Colin James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Goran Assadourian. Goran Assadourian lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares makes a convincing header. Christian Sier didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michel Melchiot of Veendam

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