Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 17,460 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Willems.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Willems.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
3.37
0-0With vision, Dami‘n Van Vossen laces a weighted ball forward to George Van Dalen. George Van Dalen flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Arphexad who takes it down. Jimmy Arphexad plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Helmer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jimmy Arphexad muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.57
0-0George Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.14
1-0Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Brooking who takes it down. Nigel Brooking plays the ball forward to Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking 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. Goal!!
21.55
1-0Johnny Kanu passes the ball forward to Darl de Haan. Darl de Haan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johnny Kanu but the linesman indicates offside!
22.56
1-0Johnny Kanu plays the ball forward to Darl de Haan. Darl de Haan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen.
26.05
Dami‘n Van Vossen plays the ball forward to Ulrich Hoogstrate. Ulrich Hoogstrate finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.04
George Van Dalen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jean-No‘l Bourgois smothers it!
36.35
Gilles Zerdoux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Matthijs. Andy Matthijs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dami‘n Van Vossen.
38.44
1-0Philipp Hanssen hacks Dami‘n Van Vossen from behind! Philipp Hanssen is warned by the referee! Dami‘n Van Vossen runs off the knock.
39.01
Dami‘n Van Vossen threads a neat ball through to Jerome Penders. Jerome Penders flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Brooking who takes it down. Nigel Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jean-No‘l Bourgois.
40.21
1-0Corner kick to NEC Nijmegen. Nigel Brooking plays it to the near post. Dami‘n Van Vossen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Jack Hamers advances with the ball. Jack Hamers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
Darl de Haan barges into Nigel Brooking. Darl de Haan is warned by the referee! Nigel Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.05
Bjšrn Opdam clumsily knocks into George Van Dalen. Bjšrn Opdam is warned by the referee! George Van Dalen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.49
Nigel Brooking advances with the ball. Nigel Brooking plays a one-two with Pedro Herrero and rushes in on goal... Nigel Brooking looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.03
George Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.36
Philipp Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Zerdoux controls it well on his chest. Gilles Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matthijs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Matthijs plays a scrappy one-two with Darl de Haan and advances towards the goal... Andy Matthijs takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.14
George Van Dalen plays the ball forward to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
67.27
Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen sees space and advances. Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen flicks a high pass forward. George Van Dalen controls it well on his chest. George Van Dalen shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
69.44
Nigel Brooking flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Arphexad who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Arphexad finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.21
George Van Dalen threads the ball through to Pedro Herrero. Pedro Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.14
Jack Hamers flicks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Van Der Meyde. ƒtienne Van Der Meyde surges forward with the ball. ƒtienne Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Matthijs. Andy Matthijs fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Piet Houttuin picks it out of the air!
85.31
George Van Dalen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Arphexad. Jimmy Arphexad 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.
87.11
Johnny Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Matthijs. Andy Matthijs plays a scrappy one-two with ƒtienne Van Der Meyde and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Matthijs cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Piet Houttuin manages to keep it out.
89.35
George Van Dalen threads the ball through to Nigel Brooking. Nigel Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Van Dalen but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Brooking of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piet Houttuin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Nieuwenhuijzen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jerome Penders (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dami‘n Van Vossen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tim Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nigel Brooking (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | George Van Dalen (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Arphexad (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ulrich Hoogstrate (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Delano Promes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wouter Rijkaard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Reinder Dreef (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jean-No‘l Bourgois (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Abubakari Moulijn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bjšrn Opdam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jack Hamers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Manuel Collet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | ƒtienne Van Der Meyde (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Johnny Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Philipp Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Zerdoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Darl de Haan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Matthijs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Buskermolen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Humphrey Ebbinge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dean Christie (DEF) | 0 | |