Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play Vitesse Arnhem in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
3.13
Geoffrey Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi knocks in a cross ball towards Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy powers a header at goal but Leandro Canales is on top of it.
8.40
Rinar Polyachenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov shoots from long range but somehow Jerome Schreuder manages to keep it out.
9.58
Geoffrey Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg tries a spectacular strike. Leandro Canales easily smothers it.
15.20
Geoffrey Jansen knocks the ball forward to Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abassi Roy but the linesman indicates offside!
21.55
Guillermo Marcelino makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Jansen. Geoffrey Jansen passes the ball forward to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Vivas.
26.03
Guillermo Marcelino brings the ball forward. Guillermo Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg plays a perfect one-two with Ger Dibi and rushes in on goal... Geoffrey van den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.56
Geoffrey van den Berg barges into Peter Vivas. Geoffrey van den Berg is given a warning by the referee! Peter Vivas stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.22
Geoffrey Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ger Dibi. Ger Dibi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.09
Ismael Sükür threads the ball through to Saidu A. Oliseh. Saidu A. Oliseh makes a probing pass to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jerome Schreuder is on top of it.
38.28
Geoffrey Jansen threads the ball through to Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey van den Berg. Geoffrey van den Berg takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.45
Sander Scharrenburg threads the ball through to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov plays a perfect one-two with Rodney Cales and rushes in on goal... Yuri Petrov tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jerome Schreuder easily smothers it!
44.03
Sander Scharrenburg passes the ball forward to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Marcelino.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
47.55
Saidu A. Oliseh makes a simple pass to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales knocks in a cross ball towards Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.31
Rinar Polyachenko clumsily knocks into Edgar Antunes. Rinar Polyachenko is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.52
Ger Dibi hacks Ismael Sükür from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ismael Sükür gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.49
Rinar Polyachenko sees space and advances. Rinar Polyachenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.07
Emiliano Lugo passes the ball forward to Sander Scharrenburg. Sander Scharrenburg chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodney Cales but the linesman indicates offside!
60.48
Thijs de Vries brings the ball forward. Thijs de Vries lofts in a cross ball towards Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy powers a header at goal. Leandro Canales easily picks it out of the air!
65.47
Saidu A. Oliseh kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney Cales. Rodney Cales makes a simple pass to Yuri Petrov. Yuri Petrov shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.52
Guillermo Marcelino plays a long ball forward. Ger Dibi plays a perfect one-two with Geoffrey van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Ger Dibi rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leandro Canales!
75.41
Peter Vivas comes in with a late challenge on Ger Dibi. The referee calls over Peter Vivas and warns him to calm down! Ger Dibi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.02
Ismael Sükür knocks the ball to his team mate, Rinar Polyachenko. Rinar Polyachenko decides to run forward with the ball. Rinar Polyachenko whips in a cross ball towards Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jerome Schreuder.
81.19
Thijs de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Roy. Abassi Roy shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Leandro Canales manages to gather it comfortably.
83.00
Sander Scharrenburg makes a beautiful solo run. Sander Scharrenburg plays a perfect one-two with Yuri Petrov and rushes in on goal... Sander Scharrenburg tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jerome Schreuder easily smothers it!
87.46
Brad Gore takes it forward alone. Brad Gore passes the ball forward but Yuri Petrov is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Yuri Petrov of De Graafschap Doetinchem
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
6
5
Normal Play Goals
1
1
Penalty Shootout
5
4
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%