Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pius Broerse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
3.44
0-0Hugo Marques threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.28
0-0Hassan Abdellaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Greening. Norman Greening whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.53
Vasco Santos makes a simple pass to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.09
0-1Vasco Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos cuts inside the box! Vasco Santos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.05
0-1Hassan Abdellaoui passes the ball forward to Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Redondo controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Kai Wallner and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Redondo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Roberto Valente.
26.33
Martial Besson threads a neat ball through to Abdelmalek Barthez. With a delightful solo run, Abdelmalek Barthez stretches the opposition's defence. Abdelmalek Barthez whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
27.10
Kasper Conteh threads a neat ball through to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.48
Norman Greening chips the ball to his team mate, Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Ibanez and advances towards the goal... Titus McManaman shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
36.07
2-1Robert Cooke comes in with a late challenge on Abdelmalek Barthez. The referee calls over Robert Cooke and shows him a yellow card! Abdelmalek Barthez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.02
Antonio Moreno passes the ball forward to Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Vitaliy Skachenko manages to keep it out.
39.16
2-1Antonio Moreno barges into Romero P. Redondo. Antonio Moreno is warned by the referee! Romero P. Redondo runs off the knock.
42.35
Shota Ikedia passes the ball forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Skachenko who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Norman Greening advances with the ball. Norman Greening shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Roberto Valente.
45.00
2-1Corner kick to Roda JC Kerkrade. Norman Greening chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Robert Cooke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade 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
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off the second half!
47.49
Vasco Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
49.35
Tommy Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Shota Ikedia who brings the ball under control. Shota Ikedia whips in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Barthez. Abdelmalek Barthez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vitaliy Skachenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.24
Hugo Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos hits a low pass to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran edges inside the box! Sebastian Duran tries a spectacular strike but somehow Vitaliy Skachenko manages to keep it out.
55.26
Ricardo Antunes threads a neat ball through to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Santos who brings the ball under control. Vasco Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.18
Norman Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.49
2-1Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Noel Pearce replacing Craig Burley, Clive Fletcher replacing Jose Ibanez and Peter Dryden replacing Romero P. Redondo .
65.45
Hugo Marques passes the ball forward to Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia takes it forward alone. Shota Ikedia whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vitaliy Skachenko punches it away to safety.
66.06
Without breaking stride, Vasco Santos plays the ball forward to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Ikedia. Shota Ikedia makes a deft header. Vitaliy Skachenko picks it out of the air!
67.23
2-1Robert Cooke makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Cooke controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Titus McManaman through on goal. Titus McManaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Ricardo Antunes happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.42
Hassan Abdellaoui passes the ball forward to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Alonso plays a quick one-two with Titus McManaman and rushes in on goal... Fernando Alonso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Roberto Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.03
Noel Pearce hacks Shota Ikedia from behind! Noel Pearce is shown the yellow card! Shota Ikedia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.08
Oliver Lindemann makes a simple pass to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran takes a shot at goal. Vitaliy Skachenko gets down and covers it.
75.45
2-1Hassan Abdellaoui knocks the ball forward to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh knocks the ball forward to Fernando Alonso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.39
Hugo Marques threads a neat ball through to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann hits a low pass to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Skachenko who gathers it comfortably.
78.50
Vasco Santos threads a neat ball through to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.00
Antonio Moreno hacks Kai Wallner from behind! Antonio Moreno is shown the yellow card! Kai Wallner stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.51
Noel Pearce passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Titus McManaman. Titus McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Greening. Norman Greening directs the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Valente gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.52
Hugo Marques sees space and advances. Hugo Marques passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Vitaliy Skachenko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.26
Hassan Abdellaoui threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Cooke plays a one-two with Kai Wallner and rushes in on goal... Robert Cooke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
25.3%
44.8%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Santos of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitaliy Skachenko (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Craig Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Cooke (DEF) |   | 8 |
| 5. | Kasper Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norman Greening (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Titus McManaman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Romero P. Redondo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Noel Pearce (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Clive Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Dryden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martial Besson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oliver Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Moreno (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Vasco Santos (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Shota Ikedia (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Abdelmalek Barthez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Duran (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tommy Priestley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Lisbie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Cooke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dave Ball (ATT) | 0 | |