Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 16,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht get the match underway!
2.05
1-0Steve Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Donati. Benedetto Donati surges forward with the ball. Benedetto Donati lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Mcallister!
8.13
Yuri Wevers takes it forward alone. Yuri Wevers whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Steijn. JŸrgen Steijn powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.58
2-0Nigel Brooking threads a neat ball through to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
14.28
2-0Benedetto Donati passes the ball forward to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Savvas Kamaras. Savvas Kamaras fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.36
2-0George Van Dalen catches Yuri Wevers on the ankles. George Van Dalen is given a warning by the referee! Yuri Wevers stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.07
John Power sees a break and surges forward. John Power sees George Van Dalen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Van Dalen whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
24.41
JŸrgen Steijn chips the ball to his team mate, Savvas Kamaras. Savvas Kamaras whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Locatelli. Alfredo Locatelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.03
3-0Billy Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Steijn. JŸrgen Steijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Power.
34.57
Yuri Wevers sees JŸrgen Gronkjaer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Gronkjaer tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
36.01
Benedetto Donati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Gronkjaer. JŸrgen Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.18
Guilherme Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Yuri Wevers. Yuri Wevers flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Steijn who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Steijn knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Gronkjaer. JŸrgen Gronkjaer heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.23
Steve Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Gronkjaer who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Gronkjaer finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
4-0Nigel Brooking changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Brooking skips past Ian Dyer! Ian Dyer comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
48.22
George Van Dalen sees Reinder Dreef in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinder Dreef plays a scrappy one-two with Nikos Van Der Gaag and stumbles forward towards the goal... Reinder Dreef makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.54
Billy Mcallister sees Yuri Wevers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Wevers tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.19
George Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, Reinder Dreef. Reinder Dreef shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
54.41
4-0George Van Dalen catches JŸrgen Steijn on the ankles. The referee calls over George Van Dalen again and warns him to calm down! JŸrgen Steijn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.43
Nigel Brooking hacks Benedetto Donati from behind! The referee calls over Nigel Brooking and warns him to calm down! Benedetto Donati stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.18
4-0FC Dordrecht have made 3 substitutions with Vitor Semedo replacing Ian Dyer, Johan Van Beukering replacing Benedetto Donati and Steve Owen replacing JŸrgen Gronkjaer .
61.25
George Van Dalen takes a short throw-in bringing Nigel Brooking into play. Nigel Brooking passes the ball forward to Reinder Dreef. Reinder Dreef plays a one-two with Pedro Herrero and advances towards the goal... Reinder Dreef side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.46
Steve Fletcher sees Yuri Wevers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Wevers flicks a high ball forward to Steve Owen who takes it down. Steve Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Locatelli. Alfredo Locatelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.35
Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Johan Van Beukering. Johan Van Beukering threads the ball through to JŸrgen Steijn. JŸrgen Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Savvas Kamaras. Savvas Kamaras heads the ball goalwards but somehow Piet Houttuin manages to keep it out.
69.30
John Power hits a low pass to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nigel Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sandro Strada didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.53
George Van Dalen sees Pedro Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.34
Steve Fletcher advances with the ball. Steve Fletcher passes the ball forward to Alfredo Locatelli. Alfredo Locatelli shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.08
Guilherme Ferreira threads the ball through to Yuri Wevers. Yuri Wevers passes the ball forward to JŸrgen Steijn. JŸrgen Steijn whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Locatelli. Alfredo Locatelli powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.13
Nigel Brooking sees space and advances. Nigel Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Billy Mcallister sees space and advances. Billy Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to JŸrgen Steijn of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Strada (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Dyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Mcallister (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Benedetto Donati (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yuri Wevers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | JŸrgen Steijn (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | JŸrgen Gronkjaer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Savvas Kamaras (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Locatelli (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Johan Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steve Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Piet Houttuin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jerome Penders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Brooking (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | George Van Dalen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikos Van Der Gaag (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Reinder Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Boateng (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Haller (GK) | 0 | |