Match Report
| NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen |  |  | Almere City FC | Almere City FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alje Van Galen | A. Van Galen |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Jeremy Turpijn | J. Turpijn | |||||||||
| Mitchel Ikedia | M. Ikedia | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Mario Rego | M. Rego | |||||||||
| Marvin Pfennings | M. Pfennings | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Shota Hulshoff | S. Hulshoff | |||||||||
| Rafael Galadames | R. Galadames |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Chris Beresford | C. Beresford | |||||||||
| Eric Mariana | E. Mariana | | 79 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Oscar Brouwer | O. Brouwer | |||||||||
| Ricardo Alonso | R. Alonso | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Henk Koning | H. Koning | |||||||||
| Ruben De Boer | R. De Boer | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Silvio Valente | S. Valente | |||||||||
| Wilco Olfers | W. Olfers | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Tiago Valente | T. Valente | |||||||||
| Luuk Tuhuteru | L. Tuhuteru | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 |  | Dado Henin | D. Henin | |||||||||
| Bart Fortes | B. Fortes | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Romano Hersi | R. Hersi | |||||||||
| Jordi Smit | J. Smit | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Adolfo Crespo | A. Crespo | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Almere City FC. A crowd of 9,212 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Almere City FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen start the match!
3.45
0-0Wilco Olfers flicks the ball to his team mate, Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeremy Turpijn who gathers it comfortably.
4.03
0-0Oscar Brouwer knocks the ball forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Hersi. Romano Hersi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alje Van Galen easily smothers it.
6.41
1-0Eric Mariana knocks the ball forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes threads the ball through to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jeremy Turpijn had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
14.33
Ricardo Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Rego.
22.28
1-0Mario Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Henk Koning. Henk Koning kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Dado Henin and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Crespo shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
30.19
Henk Koning passes the ball forward to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Dado Henin and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Crespo tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Alje Van Galen manages to gather it comfortably.
32.33
1-0Tiago Valente barges into Eric Mariana. Tiago Valente is given a warning by the referee! Eric Mariana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.19
Wilco Olfers makes a beautiful solo run. Wilco Olfers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.20
1-0Tiago Valente comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Alonso. Tiago Valente is given another warning by the referee! Ricardo Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.20
1-0NEC Nijmegen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Almere City FC's defence.
40.00
Marvin Pfennings makes a probing pass to Ricardo Alonso. Ricardo Alonso brings the ball forward. Ricardo Alonso shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.13
Rafael Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Olfers. Wilco Olfers knocks the ball forward to Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Hulshoff.
44.42
Luuk Tuhuteru advances with the ball. Luuk Tuhuteru whips in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Almere City FC kick off the second half!
48.36
Chris Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Hersi. Romano Hersi knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.38
Tiago Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Dado Henin. Dado Henin plays a perfect one-two with Adolfo Crespo and rushes in on goal... Dado Henin tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Alje Van Galen!
63.19
2-1Jordi Smit clumsily knocks into Oscar Brouwer. Jordi Smit is shown the yellow card! Oscar Brouwer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.45
Silvio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo goes all the way! Adolfo Crespo takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
73.10
Silvio Valente makes a simple pass to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo goes all the way! Adolfo Crespo rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.18
Luuk Tuhuteru advances with the ball. Luuk Tuhuteru knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.07
Mitchel Ikedia flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Tuhuteru. Luuk Tuhuteru kicks a strong pass forward to Jordi Smit. Jordi Smit knocks in a cross ball towards Bart Fortes. Bart Fortes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jeremy Turpijn easily smothers it.
90.00
Tiago Valente threads the ball through to Adolfo Crespo. Adolfo Crespo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Alje Van Galen!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%
Scorers
| Jordi Smit 6, 44 | Adolfo Crespo 48 |