Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 19,965 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
The pitch is in good condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
1-0Edgar Hoogstrate flicks a high ball forward to Niels Koeman who takes it down. Niels Koeman kicks a strong pass forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.25
1-0Marco Mero receives the ball from a throw-in from Niels Koeman. Marco Mero threads the ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans knocks the ball forward, putting Sergio Fernandes through on goal. Sergio Fernandes rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Newby smothers it!
16.28
1-0Niels Koeman threads the ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans passes the ball forward but Angelo Morante is offside!
18.47
Stefan Klinsmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Fernandes. Stefan Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.14
1-0Urvin van Gastel clumsily knocks into Marco Mero. Urvin van Gastel is shown the yellow card! Marco Mero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.59
1-0Roger Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
32.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Roger Waterreus plays the ball forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
33.25
Rafael Hamers knocks the ball forward to Stefan Klinsmann. Stefan Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.24
Stuart Campbell threads the ball through to Niels Koeman. Niels Koeman shoots from 20 yards. Nigel Newby gets down and covers it.
38.24
Edgar Hoogstrate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a simple pass, allowing Niels Koeman to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Niels Koeman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Newby with no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
42.44
Sergio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
2-0Jeroen Dijkhuizen threads the ball through to Garry Seedorf. Garry Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Westwood. Gary Westwood gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Edgar Hoogstrate clears it off the line with his head!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. De Graafschap Doetinchem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off!
47.32
Sergio Fernandes makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Niels Koeman. Niels Koeman whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Urvin van Gastel. That should have been a goal!
54.24
2-0Erik Van Gessel makes a probing pass to Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Showing composure, Marco Mero picks a pass forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans skips past Bart Van Eijk! Rob Hermans makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.08
Sergio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marco Mero collects the pass. Marco Mero shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.58
Jšrg Van Visser threads a neat ball through to Erik Van Gessel. Erik Van Gessel flicks a high pass forward. Garry Seedorf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Seedorf passes the ball forward but Gary Souness is offside!
65.32
Erik Van Gessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Seedorf. Garry Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roger Waterreus.
67.11
With imagination, Rafael Hamers laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.58
Rob Hermans threads a neat ball through to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Urvin van Gastel picks a pass forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roger Waterreus.
83.40
Niels Koeman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Newby who gathers it comfortably.
84.26
Rafael Hamers flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Sergio Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
20.8%
47.2%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niels Koeman of RBC Roosendaal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ignacio Zegers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Hoogstrate (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Hamers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Roger Waterreus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marco Mero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niels Koeman (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Sergio Fernandes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stefan Klinsmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Angelo Morante (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rob Hermans (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stuart Campbell (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Carlos Van Der Vegt (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bert Maximiano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Parker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nigel Newby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bart Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jšrg Van Visser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Urvin van Gastel (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Alberto Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Westwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Erik Van Gessel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Maxence Ouedec (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Seedorf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Harvey Abidallah (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Delaney (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arco de Haan (ATT) | 0 | |