Match Report


SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl JobsonC. Jobson66
G
1
G
74Piet HouttuinP. Houttuin
Simon RichterS. Richter77
D
2
D
66John PowerJ. Power
Sergio KrijgsmanS. Krijgsman62
D
3
D
62Mohammed NieuwenhuijzenM. Nieuwenhuijzen
Dale FletcherD. Fletcher56
D
4
D
62Jerome PendersJ. Penders
Tomˆs CairoT. Cairo61
M
5
D
59Tim FabrieT. Fabrie
Alfons MarbusA. Marbus58
M
6
M
75Nigel BrookingN. Brooking
Marc BakkerM. Bakker54
M
7
M
71George Van DalenG. Van Dalen
Colin NaysmithC. Naysmith54
M
captain8
A
72Kevin HelmerK. Helmer
Max Dal CantoM. Dal Canto69
A
9captain
A
71Nikos Van Der GaagN. Van Der Gaag
Jack GrimJ. Grim66
A
10
A
68Ulrich HoogstrateU. Hoogstrate
Nabil ZijmN. Zijm65
A
11
A
66Pedro HerreroP. Herrero
 
Corrado LiveraniC. Liverani65
A
12
M
62Robert BoatengR. Boateng
Ousmane AubanelO. Aubanel65
A
13
D
59Dami‘n Van VossenD. Van Vossen
Ruud BeukenkampR. Beukenkamp57
A
14
G
58Eric HallerE. Haller

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Abe Lenstra Stadion where SC Heerenveen play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,984 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Heerenveen 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 Oscar Chaveyriat.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen get the match underway!
6.20
Jerome Penders makes a simple pass to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen threads the ball through to Nikos Van Der Gaag. Nikos Van Der Gaag knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
9.42
Marc Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
16.49
Seeing a gap ahead, George Van Dalen plays the ball forward to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.22
George Van Dalen flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Helmer who takes it down. Kevin Helmer runs straight at the defence! Kevin Helmer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Kevin Helmer scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
26.18
Sergio Krijgsman chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Bakker. Marc Bakker advances with the ball. Marc Bakker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.30
George Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Richter.
36.49
Alfons Marbus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfons Marbus shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.40
Marc Bakker flicks a high ball forward to Max Dal Canto who takes it down. Max Dal Canto lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
44.25
Colin Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Colin Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Jack Grim laces a through ball forward to Alfons Marbus. Alfons Marbus shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Heerenveen appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
47.19
Tim Fabrie brings the ball forward. Tim Fabrie flicks a high ball forward to George Van Dalen who takes it down. George Van Dalen lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Jobson punches it away to safety.
48.54
Alfons Marbus makes a beautiful solo run. Alfons Marbus shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.46
George Van Dalen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.16
Colin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Alfons Marbus who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Alfons Marbus plays the ball forward to Max Dal Canto who has made a great run into the box. Max Dal Canto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Piet Houttuin gets down and covers it.
55.46
Jerome Penders flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen. Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen takes it forward alone. Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen finds some space and shoots from distance but Carl Jobson is on top of it.
59.38
Jerome Penders brings the ball forward. Jerome Penders flicks a high pass forward. George Van Dalen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Van Dalen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.21
Showing composure, Marc Bakker laces a through ball forward to Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm makes a great pass forward. Alfons Marbus sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
67.11
Alfons Marbus hits a low pass to Jack Grim. Jack Grim runs straight at the defence! Jack Grim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Piet Houttuin.
68.26
Colin Naysmith takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nabil Zijm. Some good footwork from Nabil Zijm provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jerome Penders.
69.46
Simon Richter flicks a high pass forward. Max Dal Canto controls it well on his chest. Max Dal Canto shoots from long range. Piet Houttuin gets down and covers it.
71.57
Pedro Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
73.24
Sergio Krijgsman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomˆs Cairo. Tomˆs Cairo flicks a high pass forward to Nabil Zijm who brings the ball under control. Nabil Zijm shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
81.30
Showing composure, Alfons Marbus picks a pass forward to Nabil Zijm. Nabil Zijm shoots from long range but Piet Houttuin is on top of it.
87.31
Alfons Marbus sees a break and surges forward. Alfons Marbus rushes past Jerome Penders! Alfons Marbus tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
89.30
Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high pass forward. John Power controls it well on his chest. John Power decides to run forward with the ball. John Power shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SC Heerenveen

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
22.5%
43.7%
33.8%

Scorers
Kevin Helmer 18
George Van Dalen 59
John Power 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Van Dalen of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Carl Jobson (GK)
7
2.Simon Richter (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Krijgsman (DEF)
6
4.Dale Fletcher (DEF)
6
5.Tomˆs Cairo (MID)
6
6.Alfons Marbus (MID)
8
7.Marc Bakker (MID)
7
8.Colin Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Max Dal Canto (ATT)
6
10.Jack Grim (ATT)
6
11.Nabil Zijm (ATT)
6
 
12.Corrado Liverani (ATT)
0
13.Ousmane Aubanel (ATT)
0
14.Ruud Beukenkamp (ATT)
0

1.Piet Houttuin (GK)
8
2.John Power (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen (DEF)
7
4.Jerome Penders (DEF)
7
5.Tim Fabrie (DEF)
6
6.Nigel Brooking (MID)
6
7.George Van Dalen (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Helmer (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Nikos Van Der Gaag (ATT)
6
10.Ulrich Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Boateng (MID)
0
13.Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF)
0
14.Eric Haller (GK)
0