Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,630 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Giulliano Van Halst.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Giulliano Van Halst.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
3.52
0-0Ruud Klein passes the ball forward to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.22
0-0Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vitaliy Skachenko easily punches it away to safety.
9.10
0-0Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Robert Cooke.
10.41
0-0Billy Morton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Kasper Conteh reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
15.03
0-0Ignacio Dreef barges into Delano Van Hintum. Ignacio Dreef is warned by the referee! Delano Van Hintum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.39
Showing composure, Frank Murphy plays the ball forward to Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma skips past Robert Cooke! Yuri Bouma shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.46
Robert Cooke surges forward with the ball. Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Dreef shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Roda JC Kerkrade are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
28.45
Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rowett who takes it down. Craig Rowett decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Rowett skips past Gilles Lineker! Craig Rowett tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Msaddeck Amoros.
32.01
Craig Burley threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. With imagination, Robert Cooke laces a through ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.27
0-0Without breaking stride, Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Ruud Klein. With imagination, Ruud Klein plays the ball forward to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kasper Conteh but he's offside!
38.38
Eduardo Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Zwaanswijk. Sergio Zwaanswijk whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Vitaliy Skachenko!
40.30
Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Roberto Lopez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.19
Robert Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez heads the ball goalwards. Msaddeck Amoros manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.41
Showing composure, Ruud Klein plays the ball forward to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Msaddeck Amoros.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade start the second half!
47.25
0-0Sergio Zwaanswijk decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Burley.
51.40
Ruud Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Msaddeck Amoros. What a great pair of hands!
53.11
Hassan Abdellaoui hits a low pass to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein picks a pass forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.45
Robert Cooke laces a weighted ball forward to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo makes a probing pass between the defence to Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
60.19
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Hassan Abdellaoui, Jose Ibanez replacing Roberto Lopez and Titus McManaman replacing Romero P. Redondo .
61.20
Delano Van Hintum darts forward. Delano Van Hintum plays the ball forward to Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma knocks in a cross ball towards Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Skachenko.
62.46
0-0It's a corner kick which Eduardo Postiga takes quickly, playing the ball short to Delano Van Hintum. Delano Van Hintum shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
63.12
Noel Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ignacio Dreef threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso passes the ball forward but Titus McManaman is offside!
66.01
Without breaking stride, Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Alonso laces a through ball forward to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.30
Billy Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Vitaliy Skachenko is on top of it.
71.32
Noel Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Klein. Ruud Klein threads a neat ball through to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alonso but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.34
0-0Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Alain Padovani. Craig Burley clumsily knocks into Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.10
Craig Burley flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Alonso who takes it down. Fernando Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Msaddeck Amoros reads it well. Good save!
75.33
Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Burley.
81.44
0-0Lee Kahn clumsily knocks into Titus McManaman. The referee calls over Lee Kahn and shows him a yellow card! Titus McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.44
0-0Free kick to Roda JC Kerkrade just outside the area...
82.12
Ignacio Dreef takes a long run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
83.28
Fernando Alonso darts forward. Fernando Alonso plays a one-two with Kasper Conteh and rushes in on goal... Fernando Alonso cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.35
Fernando Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
25.6%
44.4%
30%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Msaddeck Amoros of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Robert Cooke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruud Klein (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Dreef (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Rowett (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Titus McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Msaddeck Amoros (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Delano Van Hintum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Kahn (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Frank Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yuri Bouma (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carlos Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Zwaanswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alain Padovani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rainer Jahn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dries Redeker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Winston Bergkamp (GK) | 0 | |