Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen start the match!
3.51
0-0Dennis de Groot threads the ball through to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alje Van Galen manages to gather it comfortably.
8.31
0-0Wouter Groenendijk makes a probing pass to Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.08
0-0Ricardo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.20
Mitchel Ikedia passes the ball forward to Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Meziane Haouche.
21.53
Wouter Groenendijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers goes all the way! Nabil Olfers shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alje Van Galen!
22.34
Wilco Olfers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
26.05
Wilco Olfers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.48
Luuk Tuhuteru knocks the ball forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
34.34
Eric Mariana makes a simple pass to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.42
0-0Marvin Pfennings makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers knocks the ball to his team mate, Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes threads the ball through to Jordi Smit but he's offside!
42.22
1-0Mitchel Ikedia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Tuhuteru. Luuk Tuhuteru controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit lofts in a cross ball towards Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes flicks the ball with his head. Youssef Of Hesselink is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Wilco Olfers threads the ball through to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes whips in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sparta Rotterdam kick off the second half!
47.09
Wouter Davids sees a break and surges forward. Wouter Davids goes all the way! Wouter Davids shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alje Van Galen manages to gather it comfortably.
53.43
Ricardo Alonso brings the ball forward. Ricardo Alonso passes the ball forward but Bart Fortes is offside!
54.07
Thomas Knol kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Davids. Wouter Davids makes a probing pass to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.30
Ricardo Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.00
Wouter Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Inzaghi. Raffaele Inzaghi plays a perfect one-two with Pius Van Veen and rushes in on goal... Raffaele Inzaghi rockets a shot on goal. Raffaele Inzaghi scores for Sparta Rotterdam!!
75.09
Wouter Davids threads the ball through to Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
81.44
Eric Mariana threads the ball through to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit plays a perfect one-two with Bart Fortes and rushes in on goal... Jordi Smit makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Youssef Of Hesselink!
84.54
2-1NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping Sparta Rotterdam at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.24
Wilco Olfers flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.05
Wouter Davids knocks the ball forward to Nabil Olfers. Nabil Olfers lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Van Veen. Pius Van Veen powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
19%
44.4%
36.5%
Scorers