Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 8,754 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while RKC Waalwijk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0RKC Waalwijk kick off!
2.21
0-0David Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. David Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
4.08
Jean-No‘l Lecour threads the ball through to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff goes all the way! Armin Bierhoff makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.13
1-0Rafael Galadames threads the ball through to Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers makes a probing pass to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.09
1-0Mitchel Ikedia passes the ball forward to Eric Mariana. Eric Mariana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edwin Buffel who gathers it comfortably.
18.58
Rafael Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers sees a break and surges forward. Wilco Olfers knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jordi Smit!
26.10
David Pinto knocks the ball forward to Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
27.16
Mitchel Ikedia passes the ball forward to Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers makes a simple pass to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.13
2-0Ricardo Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Edwin Buffel!
32.08
2-0Arjen Oosterhof barges into Jordi Smit. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jordi Smit stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.22
Rafael Galadames makes a probing pass to Ruben De Boer. Ruben De Boer kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.49
Moritz Krüger passes the ball forward to Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks goes all the way! Ellery Lodewijks tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.00
David Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.39
2-0Mitchel Ikedia clumsily knocks into Stephen Inglis. Mitchel Ikedia is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.01
Luuk Tuhuteru makes a simple pass to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Edwin Buffel manages to gather it comfortably.
48.17
Marvin Pfennings comes in with a late challenge on Armin Bierhoff. Marvin Pfennings is given a warning by the referee! Armin Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
Martijn Moeliker makes a probing pass to Moritz Krüger. Moritz Krüger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
55.31
2-0Stephen Inglis clumsily knocks into Rafael Galadames. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Galadames gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.52
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.35
David Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alje Van Galen.
67.23
David Pinto threads the ball through to Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks shoots from 20 yards but somehow Alje Van Galen manages to keep it out.
69.54
Eric Mariana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.30
Moritz Krüger knocks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.17
Luuk Tuhuteru advances with the ball. Luuk Tuhuteru lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
77.06
Arjen Oosterhof makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Lecour. Jean-No‘l Lecour passes the ball forward to Stephen Inglis. Stephen Inglis shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.42
Marvin Pfennings decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Pfennings surges forward with the ball. Marvin Pfennings knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.25
Jean-No‘l Lecour chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Lodewijks. Ellery Lodewijks shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alje Van Galen manages to keep it out.
85.38
David Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.31
Luuk Tuhuteru controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.24
Eric Mariana surges forward with the ball. Eric Mariana lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
30.7%
44.3%
25%
Scorers
| Jordi Smit 9, 19 |