Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Inia.


0.00
NAC Breda start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
Edgar Olfers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafik Deplace. Rafik Deplace lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.34
Antonio Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.14
Pasquale Pinardi barges into Tommy Priestley. The referee calls over Pasquale Pinardi and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.22
Oliver Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley plays a quick one-two with Abdelmalek Barthez and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Tommy Priestley provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
20.33
Antonio Moreno hits a low pass to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Purrel Ax gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.27
Greg Beckham takes a quick throw-in. Jochem Arveladze knocks the ball forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Pasquale Pinardi is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
28.42
Rafik Deplace flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Banchelli. Claudio Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Medina. Ivan Medina directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
30.39
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.30
Oliver Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham threads a neat ball through to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Purrel Ax punches it away to safety.
33.24
Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jochem Arveladze!
38.08
Jochem Arveladze hits a low pass to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley shoots from 25 yards. Purrel Ax effortlessly gets down and covers it.
40.51
Martial Besson threads a neat ball through to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
44.57
Jochem Arveladze passes the ball forward to Robert Valéry. Robert Valéry shoots from distance. Purrel Ax gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Dordrecht kick off!
47.01
Antonio Moreno hits a low pass to Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.48
Edgar Olfers flicks a high pass forward to Bert van Gastel who brings the ball neatly under control. Bert van Gastel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Lindemann.
59.50
Without breaking stride, Abdelmalek Barthez plays the ball forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.26
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Willem Schultz replacing Bert van Gastel .NAC Breda have made a substitution with Frederico Santos replacing Robert Valéry .
61.33
Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Purrel Ax!
66.45
Antonio Moreno makes a probing pass to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Purrel Ax with no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
69.22
Greg Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Greg Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.38
Oliver Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno passes the ball forward to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a probing pass to Abdelmalek Barthez but he's offside!
75.25
Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Priestley but he's offside!
77.05
Jochem Arveladze decides to run forward with the ball. Jochem Arveladze shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Purrel Ax. What a save!
78.14
Pascal Lecour clumsily knocks into Antonio Moreno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.33
Edgar Olfers makes a probing pass to Pasquale Pinardi. Pasquale Pinardi sees space and advances. Pasquale Pinardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.44
With some swift thinking, Tommy Priestley plays the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Purrel Ax. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
12
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.4%
72.6%
Play Area
35.6%
45.2%
19.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Priestley of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Purrel Ax (GK)
7
2.Craig Milburn (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Lecour (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Corentin Zaami (DEF)
6
5.Simon Jahn (DEF)
6
6.Pasquale Pinardi (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rafik Deplace (MID)
6
8.Edgar Olfers (MID)
6
9.Bert van Gastel (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Medina (ATT)
6
11.Claudio Banchelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny de Jong (ATT)
0
13.Morgan Amoroso (ATT)
0
14.Willem Schultz (ATT)
6