Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Roda JC KerkradeRoda JC Kerkrade
Computer Player Computer Player Ralf Tillie Ralf Tillie
Billy ZijmB. Zijm63
G
1captain
G
70Vitaliy SkachenkoV. Skachenko
Leon HeubachL. Heubach72
D
2
D
73Robert CookeR. Cooke
Danny SouthgateD. Southgate67
D
3
D
73Hassan AbdellaouiH. Abdellaoui
Clarence GeerinckxC. Geerinckx65
D
4
D
69Noel PearceN. Pearce
Kemal EhioguK. Ehiogu64
D
5
M
73Kasper ContehK. Conteh
Bogdan Van GobbelB. Van Gobbel72
M
6
M
62Ruud KleinR. Klein
Carlos PastorC. Pastor67
M
7
M
70Fernando AlonsoF. Alonso
Alex JohnstoneA. Johnstone65
M
captain8
M
71Roberto LopezR. Lopez
Adilson LandzaatA. Landzaat73
A
9
A
71Ignacio DreefI. Dreef
Egbert KarnebeekE. Karnebeek67
A
10
A
72Craig RowettC. Rowett
Barry HeeringB. Heering63
A
11
A
64Titus McManamanT. McManaman
 
Silvio MendesS. Mendes63
A
12
D
70Craig BurleyC. Burley
Vincenzo HollmerV. Hollmer62
D
13
M
69Jose IbanezJ. Ibanez
Anton BreyerA. Breyer60
D
14
A
70Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 20,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Hoogstrate.


0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade get the match underway!
3.36
Alex Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barry Heering. Barry Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.52
Noel Pearce receives the ball from a throw-in from Robert Cooke. Noel Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Billy Zijm manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.10
Noel Pearce threads a neat ball through to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rowett controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Rowett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.19
Bogdan Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
15.55
Noel Pearce makes a probing pass to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
16.40
Craig Rowett barges into Clarence Geerinckx. The referee brings Craig Rowett to one side and gives him a warning! Clarence Geerinckx grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.02
Leon Heubach catches Roberto Lopez on the ankles. Leon Heubach is warned by the referee! Roberto Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.06
Noel Pearce advances with the ball. Noel Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef rushes past Danny Southgate! Clarence Geerinckx catches Ignacio Dreef on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.16
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pastor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Pastor advances inside the box! Carlos Pastor rockets a shot on goal but Vitaliy Skachenko reads it well. Good save!
24.57
Leon Heubach threads the ball through to Barry Heering. With great vision, Barry Heering plays the ball forward to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Skachenko.
26.48
Alex Johnstone takes a quick corner, playing it short to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor flicks the ball across the goal. Leon Heubach makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.10
Titus McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Dreef who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Dreef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.31
Fernando Alonso brings the ball forward. Fernando Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
38.50
Fernando Alonso makes a probing pass to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Feyenoord Rotterdam kicking off!
47.58
Hassan Abdellaoui threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso makes a probing pass to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.28
Ruud Klein threads a neat ball through to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh cuts inside the box! Kasper Conteh rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.30
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pastor controls it well on his chest. Carlos Pastor shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Skachenko.
50.30
Alex Johnstone takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Adilson Landzaat tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.40
Alex Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
53.26
Noel Pearce hacks Alex Johnstone from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.19
Ruud Klein comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Pastor. Ruud Klein is warned by the referee! Carlos Pastor runs off the knock.
57.28
Kasper Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman hits a low pass to Fernando Alonso. Some silky footwork from Fernando Alonso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.48
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Craig Burley replacing Robert Cooke, Jose Ibanez replacing Roberto Lopez and Romero P. Redondo replacing Titus McManaman .
63.29
Noel Pearce passes the ball forward to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Some good footwork from Romero P. Redondo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.13
With a delightful solo run, Bogdan Van Gobbel stretches the opposition's defence. Bogdan Van Gobbel edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Bogdan Van Gobbel provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
75.05
Bogdan Van Gobbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
78.52
Carlos Pastor makes a probing pass to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
83.27
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Pearce.
87.38
Craig Burley launches a long ball forward. Craig Rowett skips past Danny Southgate! Craig Rowett takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Roda JC Kerkrade
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Adilson Landzaat 50
Craig Rowett 8, 87
Titus McManaman 39
Fernando Alonso 57
Romero P. Redondo 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Rowett of Roda JC Kerkrade

Match Ratings
1.Billy Zijm (GK)
6
2.Leon Heubach (DEF)
6
3.Danny Southgate (DEF)
6
4.Clarence Geerinckx (DEF)
6
5.Kemal Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Bogdan Van Gobbel (MID)
7
7.Carlos Pastor (MID)
7
8.Alex Johnstone (MID)
7
9.Adilson Landzaat (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Egbert Karnebeek (ATT)
6
11.Barry Heering (ATT)
6
 
12.Silvio Mendes (ATT)
0
13.Vincenzo Hollmer (DEF)
0
14.Anton Breyer (DEF)
0

1.Vitaliy Skachenko (GK)
7
2.Robert Cooke (DEF)
6
3.Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
4.Noel Pearce (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Kasper Conteh (MID)
6
6.Ruud Klein (MID)
6
7.Fernando Alonso (MID)goal scored
9
8.Roberto Lopez (MID)
7
9.Ignacio Dreef (ATT)
6
10.Craig Rowett (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Titus McManaman (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Craig Burley (DEF)
6
13.Jose Ibanez (MID)
6
14.Romero P. Redondo (ATT)goal scored
7