Match Report
| NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen |  |  | SBV Eindhoven | SBV Eindhoven | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alje Van Galen | A. Van Galen |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Pieter Van Barneveld | P. Van Barneveld | |||||||||
| Mitchel Ikedia | M. Ikedia | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Clarence Davids | C. Davids | |||||||||
| Marvin Pfennings | M. Pfennings | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Olaf Ketting | O. Ketting | |||||||||
| Rafael Galadames | R. Galadames |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Gerard Zoetebier | G. Zoetebier | |||||||||
| Eric Mariana | E. Mariana | | 79 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Mario Heering | M. Heering | |||||||||
| Ricardo Alonso | R. Alonso | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Gill Roma | G. Roma | |||||||||
| Ruben De Boer | R. De Boer | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Henry Bosman | H. Bosman | |||||||||
| Wilco Olfers | W. Olfers | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 |  | Jonas Palumbo | J. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Luuk Tuhuteru | L. Tuhuteru | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 62 |  | Peter Allsopp | P. Allsopp | |||||||||
| Bart Fortes | B. Fortes | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Pascal Jacobs | P. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Jordi Smit | J. Smit | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Frank Tuhuteru | F. Tuhuteru | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to SBV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0SBV Eindhoven start the match!
2.41
0-0Rafael Galadames hacks Peter Allsopp from behind! Rafael Galadames is given a warning by the referee! Peter Allsopp stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.28
0-0Wilco Olfers passes the ball forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Olaf Ketting.
8.33
Marvin Pfennings knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerard Zoetebier.
9.54
0-0Marvin Pfennings comes in with a late challenge on Peter Allsopp. The referee calls over Marvin Pfennings and shows him a yellow card! Peter Allsopp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.50
1-0Ricardo Alonso takes it forward alone. Ricardo Alonso shoots from 25 yards. Ricardo Alonso scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
18.52
Rafael Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers threads the ball through to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.32
1-0Henry Bosman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Tuhuteru. Frank Tuhuteru goes all the way! Frank Tuhuteru tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.12
1-0SBV Eindhoven are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate NEC Nijmegen's defence.
36.09
Bart Fortes hacks Gerard Zoetebier from behind! Bart Fortes is shown the yellow card! Gerard Zoetebier runs off the knock.
44.34
1-0Jonas Palumbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Jacobs. Pascal Jacobs shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Alje Van Galen!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
48.17
Eric Mariana knocks the ball forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.36
Ricardo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.13
Rafael Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso sees space and advances. Ricardo Alonso shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pieter Van Barneveld.
57.24
1-0Ruben De Boer knocks the ball forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit passes the ball forward but Bart Fortes is offside!
61.50
Gerard Zoetebier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Bosman. Henry Bosman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Jacobs. Pascal Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alje Van Galen who gathers it comfortably.
66.23
Ricardo Alonso passes the ball forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.46
Luuk Tuhuteru deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.17
Jonas Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Allsopp. Peter Allsopp goes all the way! Peter Allsopp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.54
Olaf Ketting knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Palumbo. Jonas Palumbo passes the ball forward to Frank Tuhuteru. Frank Tuhuteru plays a perfect one-two with Pascal Jacobs and rushes in on goal... Frank Tuhuteru makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alje Van Galen.
81.32
Jonas Palumbo makes a probing pass to Peter Allsopp. Peter Allsopp plays a perfect one-two with Frank Tuhuteru and rushes in on goal... Peter Allsopp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.48
Luuk Tuhuteru passes the ball forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes powers a header at goal. Pieter Van Barneveld easily smothers it.
87.16
SBV Eindhoven are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
24%
46.7%
29.3%
Scorers