Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 18,131 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off the first half!
4.41
Jose E. Pellicori flicks a high pass forward. Victor Kooiman collects the pass. Victor Kooiman plays a one-two with Miguel Ortega and advances towards the goal... Victor Kooiman takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.57
Miguel Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Bogdan Van Gobbel. The referee brings Miguel Ortega to one side and gives him a warning! Bogdan Van Gobbel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.35
Christopher Bobson clumsily knocks into Egbert Karnebeek. The referee calls over Christopher Bobson and shows him a yellow card! Egbert Karnebeek stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.11
Matt White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.22
Bogdan Van Gobbel makes a probing pass to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Marcos Farinos!
26.22
Marvin Veldman flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Pellicori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose E. Pellicori chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Zimmerman. Bryan Zimmerman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Billy Zijm manages to keep it out.
27.48
Leonardo Helguera catches Barry Heering on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Barry Heering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
With some swift thinking, Victor Kooiman plays the ball forward to Bryan Zimmerman. Bryan Zimmerman makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Victor Kooiman. Victor Kooiman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.29
Egbert Karnebeek catches Stefan Broerse on the ankles. The referee calls over Egbert Karnebeek and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Broerse stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.17
Marvin Veldman surges forward with the ball. Marvin Veldman plays a quick one-two with Victor Kooiman and rushes in on goal... Marvin Veldman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.33
Bryan Zimmerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen cuts inside the box! Winston van Leeuwen takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Winston van Leeuwen!
40.33
Alex Johnstone makes a probing pass to Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Farinos had no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
Christopher Bobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Broerse. Stefan Broerse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Broerse puts a great ball through. Miguel Ortega runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.30
Matt White catches Clarence Geerinckx on the ankles. The referee warns Matt White to calm down! Clarence Geerinckx hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.31
Clarence Geerinckx barges into Marvin Veldman. The referee calls over Clarence Geerinckx and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Veldman runs off the knock.
54.28
Victor Kooiman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.28
Bogdan Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek lofts in a cross ball towards Bogdan Van Gobbel. Bogdan Van Gobbel connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.49
RBC Roosendaal have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Fonseca replacing Stefan Broerse and Garry Hopkin replacing Victor Kooiman .
63.53
Leonardo Helguera comes in with a late challenge on Barry Heering. Leonardo Helguera is warned by the referee! Barry Heering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.02
Christopher Bobson flicks a high pass forward. Matt White collects the pass. Matt White flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Winston van Leeuwen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.25
Kemal Ehiogu chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat whips in a cross ball towards Barry Heering. Barry Heering makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.16
Matt White makes a simple pass to Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori advances inside the box! Jose E. Pellicori shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.37
Leonardo Helguera hits a low pass to Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega threads a neat ball through to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Pellicori but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.33
Danny Southgate knocks the ball forward to Egbert Karnebeek. Egbert Karnebeek tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
77.10
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Arnold Nieuwenhuijzen replacing Marvin Veldman .
87.08
Leonardo Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt White. Matt White flicks a high pass forward to Bryan Zimmerman who brings the ball under control. Bryan Zimmerman shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Billy Zijm comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Leon Heubach threads the ball through to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Adilson Landzaat. Adilson Landzaat tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Winston van Leeuwen of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings