Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 17,912 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.


0.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
Demetrius De Cicco clumsily knocks into Kai Wallner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Wallner runs off the knock.
12.56
Kasper Conteh makes a simple pass to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alonso. Some good footwork from Fernando Alonso provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Demetrius De Cicco, going wide.
15.07
Maurits Boussatta plays the ball forward to Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.06
Rui Wau flicks a high pass forward. Leon Neeskens collects the pass. Leon Neeskens shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
21.56
Jermaine Stone catches Ignacio Dreef on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ignacio Dreef hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.41
Hassan Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward to Jose Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Jose Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Alonso runs straight at the defence! Demetrius De Cicco comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.07
Robert Cooke pushes up the pitch. Robert Cooke threads a neat ball through to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh plays a scrappy one-two with Ignacio Dreef and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kasper Conteh rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Humphrey Lobont. What a great pair of hands!
30.37
Jose Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Conteh but the linesman indicates offside!
32.13
Demetrius De Cicco threads a neat ball through to Maurits Boussatta. Maurits Boussatta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal skips past Craig Burley! Marco van der Wal strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.28
Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.30
Maurits Boussatta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Segarra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leon Neeskens tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
Jermaine Stone knocks the ball forward to Maurits Boussatta. Maurits Boussatta knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Abdellaoui.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. De Graafschap Doetinchem 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!
49.18
Hassan Abdellaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo plays a quick one-two with Kai Wallner and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Romero P. Redondo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Burley plays the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso surges forward with the ball. Fernando Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.58
Jose Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo threads the ball through to Jose Ibanez but he's offside!
60.47
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Robert Cooke, Kemal Evans replacing Fernando Alonso and Titus McManaman replacing Kai Wallner .De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Leonardo Zamora replacing Marco van der Wal .
61.56
Ulrich Schulp clumsily knocks into Noel Pearce. The referee brings Ulrich Schulp to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.48
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ibanez collects the pass. Jose Ibanez makes a simple pass to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh plays a one-two with Titus McManaman and rushes in on goal... Kasper Conteh muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.57
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Norman Greening collects the pass. Norman Greening flicks a high pass forward. Titus McManaman collects the pass. Titus McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.20
Craig Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Evans. Kemal Evans takes it forward alone. Kemal Evans rushes past Stephane Schenardi! Kemal Evans strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.08
Jose Ibanez threads the ball through to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ignacio Dreef!
85.05
Kemal Evans darts forward. Kemal Evans plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Redondo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Evans strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.06
Kemal Evans comes in with a late challenge on Andres Segarra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Segarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.00
Maurits Boussatta barges into Craig Burley. Maurits Boussatta is warned by the referee! Craig Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Wallner of Roda JC Kerkrade

Match Ratings