Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchell Fränkel.
0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the match!
2.41
Steffen Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos who brings the ball under control. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.52
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Xanthopoulos. Lampros Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.17
Bryan Bosschaart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
12.42
Bjšrn Neeskens barges into Steffen Schrader. The referee warns Bjšrn Neeskens to calm down! Steffen Schrader runs off the knock.
14.03
Armin Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.11
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu threads the ball through to Nico Haller. Nico Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
24.22
Bryan Bosschaart threads the ball through to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze plays a one-two with Danny Hesp and advances towards the goal... ƒtienne Arveladze side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
26.58
Steffen Flo barges into Bjšrn Neeskens. Steffen Flo is warned by the referee! Bjšrn Neeskens stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.31
Armin Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.17
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu passes the ball forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. Nico Haller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Piet Ketting manages to keep it out.
32.24
Armin Backes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
38.44
Susumu Saito flicks a high pass forward. Armin Backes collects the pass. Armin Backes sees Lampros Xanthopoulos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lampros Xanthopoulos plays a quick one-two with Nico Haller and rushes in on goal... Lampros Xanthopoulos takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.29
Armin Backes flicks a high pass forward. Nico Haller controls it well on his chest. Nico Haller shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
44.30
Armin Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Haller. Nico Haller advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Haller provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Piet Ketting comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Gary Davidson replacing Hans Wevers and Alberto Nieto replacing Bryan Bosschaart. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the second half underway!
47.50
Steffen Schrader threads a neat ball through to Nico Haller. Nico Haller tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
48.49
Steffen Schrader sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.53
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu threads a neat ball through to Nico Haller. Nico Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.54
Alberto Nieto makes a probing pass to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.12
Danny Hesp hacks Tahar Kachloul from behind! The referee calls over Danny Hesp and warns him to calm down! Tahar Kachloul carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.53
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Alexander Saravakos replacing Armin Backes and Michael Pierre-Fanfan replacing Lampros Xanthopoulos .
63.43
Alexander Saravakos kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Haller. With a superhuman jump, Nico Haller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Piet Ketting is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.55
With great vision, Steffen Schrader plays the ball forward to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. With some swift thinking, Michael Pierre-Fanfan plays the ball forward to Nico Haller who has made a great run into the box. Nico Haller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! That's his third!
77.05
FC Dordrecht are dictating the run of play here today.
78.00
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Haller. Nico Haller shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.16
Steffen Schrader passes the ball forward to Nico Haller. Nico Haller shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
84.04
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu threads a neat ball through to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurgen Hendriks.
85.42
With some swift thinking, Bjšrn Neeskens plays the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
33.8%
47.9%
18.3%
Scorers
ƒtienne Arveladze 85 | Nico Haller 2, 63, 74 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Haller of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
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) | 6 | |
7. | Bryan Bosschaart (MID) | 6 | |
8. | ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Hans Wevers (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Danny Hesp (ATT) | 5 | |
12. | Gary Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Ivo Meeuwis (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Alberto Nieto (DEF) | 6 |
1. | Arek Swierczewski (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Steffen Flo (DEF) | 5 | |
3. | Tahar Kachloul (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Susumu Saito (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Serge Sanogo (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Stefan Dumitru Olteanu (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Armin Backes (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Steffen Schrader (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Lampros Xanthopoulos (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Luís Rico (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Nico Haller (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 10 |
12. | Emmanuel West (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Alexander Saravakos (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Michael Pierre-Fanfan (ATT) | 7 |