Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to BVO Emmen. A crowd of 18,213 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BVO Emmen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darl Alberda.
0.00
0-0BVO Emmen kick off the first half!
2.09
0-0With great vision, Joris Koeman plays the ball forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.19
0-0Joost Wijngaarden makes a probing pass to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Naysmith.
8.21
Joost Wijngaarden knocks the ball forward to Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.24
Manuele Corallo plays the ball forward to Les Wright. Les Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra plays a one-two with Darius Fenton and rushes in on goal... Mauro Ginestra strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.50
0-0Francisco Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Wright. Les Wright knocks the ball forward to Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton knocks the ball forward to Luis Duran but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.11
0-0Farid Djallit flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Meiser who brings the ball under control. Christopher Meiser lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Mensah. Nikos Mensah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Francisco Moutinho and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.33
0-0Patrick Masson barges into Mikael Sjölund. The referee brings Patrick Masson to one side and gives him a warning! Mikael Sjölund runs off the knock.
33.43
0-0Scott Bridges changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Bridges cuts inside the box! Scott Bridges side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Manuel Devaux gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
36.59
0-1Manuele Corallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Wright. Les Wright runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Les Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Duran and stumbles forward towards the goal... Les Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Joost Wijngaarden chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Fenton. Darius Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. BVO Emmen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
51.58
Joost Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward. Darius Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darius Fenton tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.32
Gavin Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Duchemin who brings the ball under control. Teddy Duchemin makes a probing pass to Nikos Mensah. Nikos Mensah advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Nikos Mensah provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.25
Ivar de Graaf runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivar de Graaf shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
63.31
Romero P. Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos Mensah. Nikos Mensah skips past Francisco Moutinho! Nikos Mensah muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
66.04
Nikos Mensah passes the ball forward to Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.22
0-1Manuele Corallo hacks Christopher Meiser from behind! The referee calls over Manuele Corallo and warns him to calm down! Christopher Meiser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.03
Ivar de Graaf flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Mensah who brings the ball under control. Nikos Mensah edges inside the box! Nikos Mensah shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roda JC Kerkrade!
77.03
1-1Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Bernardo Peruzzi replacing Romero P. Vega .
78.47
Patrick Masson lofts the ball long. Luis Duran shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Manuel Devaux. What a great pair of hands!
79.15
Joost Wijngaarden knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Scott Bridges. Scott Bridges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.04
Farid Djallit kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar de Graaf. Ivar de Graaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Joris Koeman. Joris Koeman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmatteo Giampaolo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers
| Nikos Mensah 75 | Les Wright 37 Scott Bridges 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikos Mensah of Roda JC Kerkrade |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Manuel Devaux (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mikael Sjölund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farid Djallit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikos Mensah (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Teddy Duchemin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivar de Graaf (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joris Koeman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christopher Meiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bernardo Peruzzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gregoor Houwing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harvey Inia (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianmatteo Giampaolo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuele Corallo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Patrick Masson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Les Wright (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Joost Wijngaarden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Bridges (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Darius Fenton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauro Ginestra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Enrique Blanco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Delaney (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Douglas (ATT) | 0 | |