Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to FC Oss. A crowd of 16,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Oss appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.


0.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off the first half!
2.30
ƒtienne Gronkjaer makes a probing pass to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo sees Nicolas Marcelino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Marcelino sees Ger Witschge just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ger Witschge tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
8.42
Nicolas Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Petri Karelse who brings the ball under control. Petri Karelse kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Witschge but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.42
With a delightful solo run, Maurits Boussatta stretches the opposition's defence. Maurits Boussatta skips past Nicolas Marcelino! Maurits Boussatta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Diego Mendes is on top of it.
10.23
Aladino Gallo brings the ball forward. Aladino Gallo cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Aladino Gallo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.15
Demetrius De Cicco comes in with a late challenge on Petri Karelse. The referee calls over Demetrius De Cicco and shows him a yellow card! Petri Karelse grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.43
Nicolas Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry controls it well on his chest. Alec Hendry runs straight at the defence! Alec Hendry tries a spectacular strike but somehow Leonardo Sanchez manages to keep it out.
33.19
Marco Arcadio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Oss also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Oss start the second half!
47.46
Robbie Fortune sees space and advances. Robbie Fortune passes the ball forward to Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge shoots from 20 yards but Leonardo Sanchez reads it well. Great save!
48.18
Marco Arcadio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marco Arcadio makes a great pass forward. Maurits Boussatta runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.34
Ulrich Schulp comes in with a late challenge on ƒtienne Gronkjaer. The referee calls over Ulrich Schulp and warns him to calm down! ƒtienne Gronkjaer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.44
Jermaine Stone knocks the ball forward to Rui Wau. Rui Wau makes a simple pass to Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.26
Jermaine Stone threads the ball through to Rui Wau. Rui Wau hits a low pass to Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp plays a one-two with Marco van der Wal and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ulrich Schulp provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Diego Mendes.
56.05
Andres Segarra takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Rui Wau. Rui Wau chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Some silky footwork from Jermaine Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.01
Stephane Schenardi makes a beautiful solo run. Stephane Schenardi lofts in a cross ball towards Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.36
De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Marco van der Wal .
65.57
Elena Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Marcelino. Nicolas Marcelino tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
71.06
Elena Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
77.40
FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Gary Niven replacing ƒtienne Gronkjaer and Daniele Byrne replacing Nicolas Marcelino .
81.34
Daniele Byrne advances with the ball. Daniele Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.22
Demetrius De Cicco hacks Ger Witschge from behind! Demetrius De Cicco is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Ger Witschge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.18
Elena Cruz sees Ferdi Shew A Tjon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi Shew A Tjon flicks a high pass forward to Petri Karelse who brings the ball neatly under control. Petri Karelse finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.14
Daniele Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
Elena Cruz runs up as Robbie Fortune takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Elena Cruz plays the ball forward to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry sees Petri Karelse just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Petri Karelse provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Sanchez of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings
1.Diego Mendes (GK)
6
2.ƒtienne Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Elena Cruz (DEF)
6
5.Ferdi Shew A Tjon (DEF)
6
6.Garry Morrison (MID)
6
7.Aladino Gallo (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Marcelino (MID)
6
9.Petri Karelse (ATT)
6
10.Ger Witschge (ATT)
6
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (MID)
6
13.Daniele Byrne (MID)
6
14.Nico Vogel (ATT)
0