Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     VVV VenloVVV Venlo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Winston BergkampW. Bergkamp58
G
captain1
G
58Milan Berck GrotM. Grot
Manuel CamposM. Campos67
D
2
D
69Garry AbidallahG. Abidallah
Eugenio HierroE. Hierro65
D
3
D
58Mario VeldmanM. Veldman
Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum64
D
4
D
55Jeroen SchulpenJ. Schulpen
Lee KahnL. Kahn63
D
5
M
71Djamel RaguelD. Raguel
Billy MortonB. Morton66
M
6captain
M
62Jeremy KreekJ. Kreek
Rainer JahnR. Jahn65
M
7
M
59Petri Ten HagP. Ten Hag
Aaron ArveladzeA. Arveladze66
A
8
M
57Jamal De VisserJ. De Visser
Carlos QuaresmaC. Quaresma60
A
9
A
71Oscar BarkeroO. Barkero
Sergio ZwaanswijkS. Zwaanswijk58
A
10
A
66Armin SpenglerA. Spengler
Alain PadovaniA. Padovani56
A
11
A
54Romano HoséR. Hosé
 
Pierre G. TacchiniP. Tacchini63
M
12
G
55Moreno BanchelliM. Banchelli
Frank MurphyF. Murphy62
D
13
D
55Yuri GoossenY. Goossen
Gilles LinekerG. Lineker59
D
14
G
51Sander VosS. Vos

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 8,709 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VVV Venlo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.


0.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the match underway!
3.49
Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Milan Berck Grot had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
6.56
Jeremy Kreek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Barkero but the linesman indicates offside!
8.11
Lee Kahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn shoots from long range but Milan Berck Grot reads it well. Good save!
9.24
Billy Morton threads a neat ball through to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.26
Romano Hosé threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek plays a scrappy one-two with Armin Spengler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jeremy Kreek shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Winston Bergkamp. Excellent save.
12.47
Jeremy Kreek chips the ball to his team mate, Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Delano Van Hintum.
14.20
With imagination, Rainer Jahn laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. With a superhuman jump, Rainer Jahn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
15.40
Rainer Jahn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rainer Jahn controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Morton through on goal. Billy Morton cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Milan Berck Grot effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.26
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Billy Morton. Billy Morton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
18.48
Billy Morton flicks a high pass forward. Alain Padovani collects the pass. Alain Padovani knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.18
Jeroen Schulpen pushes up the pitch. Jeroen Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Petri Ten Hag collects the pass. Petri Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.03
Delano Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Billy Morton controls it well on his chest. Billy Morton passes the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
24.25
Mario Veldman flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Barkero who brings the ball under control. Oscar Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Romano Hosé controls it well on his chest. Romano Hosé whips in a cross ball towards Jeremy Kreek. Jeremy Kreek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Winston Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
30.47
Jeremy Kreek passes the ball forward to Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Raguel. Delano Van Hintum catches Djamel Raguel on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.46
Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Zwaanswijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Zwaanswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.37
Carlos Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Petri Ten Hag. Carlos Quaresma is given a warning by the referee! Petri Ten Hag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Veldman.
39.42
Billy Morton barges into Djamel Raguel. The referee calls over Billy Morton and warns him to calm down! Djamel Raguel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.11
Alain Padovani clumsily knocks into Mario Veldman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Veldman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.44
With a delightful solo run, Billy Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Morton tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Milan Berck Grot!
44.29
Lee Kahn advances with the ball. Lee Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Arveladze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Jeroen Schulpen clumsily knocks into Aaron Arveladze. The referee brings Jeroen Schulpen to one side and gives him a warning! Aaron Arveladze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. VVV Venlo have changed their lineup with Moreno Banchelli replacing Garry Abidallah.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
53.20
Jeremy Kreek makes a probing pass to Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.55
Jamal De Visser kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Hosé. Romano Hosé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Winston Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for VVV Venlo!
60.58
VVV Venlo have made 2 substitutions with Yuri Goossen replacing Jeremy Kreek and Sander Vos replacing Romano Hosé .
63.21
Djamel Raguel flicks a high pass forward. Sander Vos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sander Vos lofts in a cross ball towards Petri Ten Hag. Petri Ten Hag connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
65.01
Oscar Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sander Vos. Sander Vos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.31
Yuri Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Sander Vos collects the pass. Sander Vos knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Spengler. Armin Spengler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
67.41
Lee Kahn threads the ball through to Alain Padovani. Alain Padovani threads the ball through to Rainer Jahn but he's offside!
69.21
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Jahn who brings the ball under control. Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Sergio Zwaanswijk. Without breaking stride, Sergio Zwaanswijk plays the ball forward to Rainer Jahn who has made a great run into the box. Rainer Jahn strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Yuri Goossen happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.45
Showing composure, Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.26
Delano Van Hintum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Arveladze. Aaron Arveladze knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
81.50
Delano Van Hintum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.56
NEC Nijmegen are in full control of this game.
87.36
Moreno Banchelli breaks forward. Moreno Banchelli plays the ball forward to Oscar Barkero. Oscar Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Hierro.
89.28
Delano Van Hintum flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Kahn. Lee Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Arveladze controls it well on his chest. Aaron Arveladze whips in a cross ball towards Billy Morton. Billy Morton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Milan Berck Grot reads it well. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

VVV Venlo
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
21.7%
47%
31.3%

Scorers
Rainer Jahn 3
Alain Padovani 32
Jeremy Kreek 24
Romano Hosé 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Jahn of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Winston Bergkamp (GK)
6
2.Manuel Campos (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
6
4.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
7
5.Lee Kahn (DEF)
7
6.Billy Morton (MID)
8
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Aaron Arveladze (ATT)
7
9.Carlos Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
11.Alain Padovani (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Pierre G. Tacchini (MID)
0
13.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0
14.Gilles Lineker (DEF)
0

1.Milan Berck Grot (GK)
8
2.Garry Abidallah (DEF)
6
3.Mario Veldman (DEF)
6
4.Jeroen Schulpen (DEF)
6
5.Djamel Raguel (MID)
6
6.Jeremy Kreek (MID)goal scored
8
7.Petri Ten Hag (MID)
6
8.Jamal De Visser (MID)
6
9.Oscar Barkero (ATT)
7
10.Armin Spengler (ATT)
6
11.Romano Hosé (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Moreno Banchelli (GK)
6
13.Yuri Goossen (DEF)
6
14.Sander Vos (GK)
6