Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Jan Louwers Stadion where SBV Eindhoven play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 11,704 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SBV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Timmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SBV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Timmer.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
3.15
0-0Christophe Llacer flicks a high pass forward to Miguael Blondeau who brings the ball under control. Miguael Blondeau flicks a high pass forward. Menno Keller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Menno Keller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Copain Senden.
6.55
Ulrich Fabrie darts forward. Ulrich Fabrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Brown.
16.58
0-1Copain Senden makes a simple pass to Toifilou Jezierski. Toifilou Jezierski flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Fabrie who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Fabrie lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roland Hermans!
20.54
Christophe Llacer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Menno Keller. Menno Keller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.19
0-1Willy Guyader flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel threads the ball through to Miguael Blondeau. Miguael Blondeau shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gerard Mans!
24.29
Roberto Martinez makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.16
0-1Copain Senden advances with the ball. Copain Senden flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Fabrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ulrich Fabrie knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.52
0-1Antonino Briano comes in with a late challenge on Brian Beagrie. The referee warns Antonino Briano to calm down! Brian Beagrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.56
Brian Beagrie flicks a high pass forward. Andy Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Andy Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.56
Jesper Fränkel takes a short throw-in bringing Willy Guyader into play. Willy Guyader sees Miguael Blondeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguael Blondeau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Mans who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Dirk Van De Ouweland knocks the ball forward to Menno Keller. Menno Keller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Petri Reuser.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SBV Eindhoven appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Eindhoven start the second half!
49.23
Antonino Briano flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Van Der Gun collects the pass. Cliff Van Der Gun knocks in a cross ball towards Miguael Blondeau. Miguael Blondeau finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gerard Mans!
59.03
Marino Lupatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Brown. Anthony Brown threads a neat ball through to Menno Keller. Menno Keller shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.47
Roberto Martinez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roberto Martinez laces a weighted ball forward to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.44
Andy Gallacher clumsily knocks into Cliff Van Der Gun. The referee brings Andy Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Cliff Van Der Gun stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.45
Harald Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Max de Bruin picks it out of the air!
84.19
Toifilou Jezierski takes a short throw-in bringing Copain Senden into play. Copain Senden flicks a high ball forward to Thijs De Nooijer who takes it down. Thijs De Nooijer sees a break and surges forward. Thijs De Nooijer shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roland Hermans of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max de Bruin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christophe Llacer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marino Lupatelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dirk Van De Ouweland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesper Fränkel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Willy Guyader (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cliff Van Der Gun (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonino Briano (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Menno Keller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguael Blondeau (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ian Meijer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jerome Houtman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Keller (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerard Mans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Petri Reuser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Copain Senden (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Thijs De Nooijer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roberto Martinez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Toifilou Jezierski (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harald Timmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Fabrie (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Roland Hermans (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Andy Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aaron Vierklau (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | ƒtienne Dibi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Ricci (ATT) | 0 | |