Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Heesen Yachts Stadion where FC Oss 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 Oss and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Veloso.


0.00
The first half starts with NAC Breda kicking off!
6.14
With great vision, Oleksiy Kryvenko plays the ball forward to Jochem Arveladze. Jochem Arveladze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
9.47
Frederico Santos barges into Elena Cruz. The referee calls over Frederico Santos and warns him to calm down! Elena Cruz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.32
Aladino Gallo kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.21
With vision, Garry Morrison laces a through ball forward to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.37
Oleksiy Kryvenko kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos passes the ball forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.45
Robbie Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.42
Garry Morrison hacks Ricardo Antunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Antunes runs off the knock.
26.23
Oliver Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez hits a low pass to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos shoots from long range. Diego Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
28.16
Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Arveladze collects the pass. Jochem Arveladze makes a probing pass to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.56
Aladino Gallo chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge plays a one-two with Garry Morrison and advances towards the goal... Ger Witschge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.01
Nicolas Marcelino threads the ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry threads the ball through to Nico Vogel but he's offside!
39.51
Nicolas Marcelino sees Ger Witschge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ger Witschge shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.49
Ferdi Shew A Tjon hits a low pass to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo sees a break and surges forward. Aladino Gallo shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
44.26
Elena Cruz pushes up the pitch. Elena Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Valente picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Oss appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Oss kick off!
47.07
Frederico Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.16
Jochem Arveladze clumsily knocks into Garry Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.28
Garry Morrison knocks the ball forward to Nico Vogel. Nico Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hendry but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.10
Tommy Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
57.49
Abdelmalek Barthez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos plays a sublime one-two with Greg Beckham and races in on goal... Vasco Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.47
Nicolas Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Witschge. Ger Witschge shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Roberto Valente.
60.33
It's a corner kick which Garry Morrison takes quickly, playing the ball short to Aladino Gallo. Aladino Gallo heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Oleksiy Kryvenko reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.33
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Dave Ball replacing Abdelmalek Barthez .
65.39
Oleksiy Kryvenko surges forward with the ball. Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Ball. Dave Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.57
Aladino Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Ger Witschge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ger Witschge shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.42
Dave Ball flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Arveladze controls it well on his chest. Jochem Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Ball. Dave Ball makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.56
Jochem Arveladze knocks the ball forward to Dave Ball. Dave Ball whips in a cross ball towards Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.54
Vasco Santos knocks the ball forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.42
FC Oss have made 2 substitutions with Gary Niven replacing ƒtienne Gronkjaer and Daniele Byrne replacing Nicolas Marcelino .
78.50
Andres Vila flicks a high pass forward to Jochem Arveladze who brings the ball under control. Jochem Arveladze flicks a high pass forward. Dave Ball controls it well on his chest. Dave Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Beckham but he's offside!
83.21
Jochem Arveladze threads a neat ball through to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Ball. Dave Ball powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.22
Jochem Arveladze makes a probing pass to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos shoots from 20 yards. Diego Mendes easily gets down and covers it.
89.03
Aladino Gallo barges into Vasco Santos. The referee calls over Aladino Gallo and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Vasco Santos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vasco Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Cruz.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.2%
47.1%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Santos of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
1.Diego Mendes (GK)
7
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)yellow card
6
7.Aladino Gallo (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicolas Marcelino (MID)
7
9.Ger Witschge (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Nico Vogel (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Niven (MID)
6
13.Daniele Byrne (MID)
6
14.Christian Beckmann (GK)
0

1.Roberto Valente (GK)
6
2.Andres Vila (DEF)
6
3.Oleksiy Kryvenko (DEF)
8
4.Oliver Lindemann (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Antunes (DEF)
6
6.Greg Beckham (MID)goal scored
8
7.Vasco Santos (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jochem Arveladze (MID)yellow card
8
9.Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT)
6
10.Frederico Santos (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Priestley (ATT)
6
 
12.Aaron Lisbie (DEF)
0
13.Robert Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dave Ball (ATT)goal scored
9