Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 17,595 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal 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 start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
Christopher Bobson slides along the wet ground into Marco van der Wal, catching him with his studs. Christopher Bobson is shown the red card!! Marco van der Wal stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.37
Bryan Zimmerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Kooiman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Demetrius De Cicco catches Winston van Leeuwen on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
10.10
Marvin Veldman kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Veloso. Roberto Veloso skips past Stephane Schenardi! Roberto Veloso takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.32
David James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Miguel Ortega provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.06
Roberto Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Stone. The referee calls over Roberto Veloso and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Stone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.31
David James passes the ball forward to Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega threads a neat ball through to Roberto Veloso. Roberto Veloso rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.22
Stefan Broerse passes the ball forward to Bryan Zimmerman. Bryan Zimmerman knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Kooiman. Victor Kooiman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Schenardi.
27.05
Victor Kooiman hacks Stephane Schenardi from behind! Victor Kooiman is warned by the referee! Stephane Schenardi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Winston van Leeuwen hacks Stephane Schenardi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephane Schenardi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.25
Jermaine Stone threads a neat ball through to Maurits Boussatta. Maurits Boussatta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.32
Maurits Boussatta flicks a high ball forward to Marco van der Wal who takes it down. Marco van der Wal shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
44.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Stephane Schenardi makes a simple pass to Jermaine Stone. Jermaine Stone flicks a high pass forward. Leon Neeskens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Neeskens lofts in a cross ball towards Marco van der Wal. Marco van der Wal makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
RBC Roosendaal start the second half!
49.39
Winston van Leeuwen comes in with a very late challenge on Stephane Schenardi. The referee motions to Winston van Leeuwen to come over. It's a red card!! Stephane Schenardi runs off the knock.
60.27
RBC Roosendaal have made 2 substitutions with Mohammed Blind replacing David James and Albert Van Basten replacing Victor Kooiman .De Graafschap Doetinchem have made a substitution with Humphrey Lobont replacing Marco van der Wal .
61.37
Showing composure, Jermaine Stone laces a weighted ball forward to Leon Neeskens. Leon Neeskens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich Schulp. Ulrich Schulp knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Wau. Rui Wau outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
66.32
Leon Neeskens comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Broerse. The referee warns Leon Neeskens to calm down! Stefan Broerse runs off the knock.
75.42
Marvin Veldman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marvin Veldman plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ortega and advances towards the goal... Marvin Veldman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
77.03
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Marcos Farinos replacing Marvin Veldman .
78.10
Humphrey Lobont hacks Jose E. Pellicori from behind! Humphrey Lobont is shown the yellow card! Jose E. Pellicori grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.31
Mohammed Blind barges into Humphrey Lobont. The referee calls over Mohammed Blind and shows him a yellow card! Humphrey Lobont gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.45
Miguel Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Albert Van Basten who takes it down. Albert Van Basten shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Marco Arcadio brings the ball forward. Marco Arcadio plays a one-two with Humphrey Lobont and advances towards the goal... Marco Arcadio rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
2
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marco van der Wal of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings