Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 18,776 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
2.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Beattie plays the ball forward to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
4.59
Elena Cruz catches Eduardo Postiga on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.33
Billy Morton makes a probing pass to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani passes the ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.42
Nicolas Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
Billy Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Petri Karelse controls it well on his chest. Petri Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Frank Murphy!
21.16
Trevor Thompson threads a neat ball through to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Petri Karelse!
24.02
Billy Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Murphy.
26.37
With fabulous imagination, Lee Kahn plays the ball forward to Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.48
Nicolas Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Petri Karelse who brings the ball under control. Petri Karelse shoots from long range but somehow Msaddeck Amoros manages to keep it out.
28.10
Billy Morton sees Sergio Zwaanswijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.44
Robbie Fortune makes a probing pass to Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie makes a simple pass to Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
33.29
Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Zwaanswijk controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Sergio Zwaanswijk plays the ball forward to Yuri Bouma who has made a great run into the box. Yuri Bouma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nick Hansma gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.50
Billy Morton flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Bouma who takes it down. Yuri Bouma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Fortune.
36.47
Billy Morton catches Trevor Thompson on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Morton and warns him to calm down! Trevor Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.46
Robbie Fortune pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robbie Fortune threads the ball through to Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Alain Padovani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alain Padovani skips past Elena Cruz! Alain Padovani side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Elena Cruz happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Oss kick off!
51.09
Frank Murphy sees Billy Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Billy Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Bouma. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Bouma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
57.11
Carlos Quaresma sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.15
Trevor Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Beattie controls it well on his chest. Alberto Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.49
Jacob Mccann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Mccann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.08
Jacob Mccann knocks the ball forward to Trevor Thompson. Trevor Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Petri Karelse. Petri Karelse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.50
Trevor Thompson threads the ball through to Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino takes it forward alone. Nicolas Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.57
Frank Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.03
Robbie Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Mccann. Jacob Mccann passes the ball forward to Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.07
Jacob Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Thompson who takes it down. Trevor Thompson passes the ball forward to Alberto Beattie. Alberto Beattie finds some space and shoots from distance. Msaddeck Amoros gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.39
FC Oss have made 3 substitutions with Christian Nahrstedt replacing Mario Moutinho, Aladino Gallo replacing Jacob Mccann and Andy Mcinnes replacing Alberto Beattie .
78.47
Eduardo Postiga threads a neat ball through to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani makes a defence splitting pass to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.22
Billy Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Bouma. Yuri Bouma shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.46
Billy Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.44
Frank Murphy hits a low pass to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferdi Shew A Tjon.
87.15
Elena Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Christian Nahrstedt who brings the ball under control. Christian Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mcinnes. Andy Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
27.7%
43.6%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Petri Karelse of FC Oss

Match Ratings
1.Msaddeck Amoros (GK)
7
2.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
6
3.Lee Kahn (DEF)
6
4.Frank Murphy (DEF)
7
5.Gilles Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Postiga (MID)goal scored
9
7.Billy Morton (MID)
8
8.Yuri Bouma (ATT)
6
9.Carlos Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
11.Alain Padovani (ATT)
7
 
12.Rainer Jahn (MID)
0
13.Dries Redeker (MID)
0
14.Winston Bergkamp (GK)
0

1.Nick Hansma (GK)
6
2.Ferdi Shew A Tjon (DEF)
6
3.Elena Cruz (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Robbie Fortune (DEF)
7
5.Mario Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Marcelino (MID)
8
7.Trevor Thompson (MID)
8
8.Jacob Mccann (MID)
7
9.Billy Thomson (ATT)
6
10.Petri Karelse (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alberto Beattie (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
13.Aladino Gallo (MID)
7
14.Andy Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
8