Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to BVO Emmen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both NEC Nijmegen and BVO Emmen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both NEC Nijmegen and BVO Emmen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Nikos Kerkhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.08
Harald De Haan knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sjaak Hoogstrate.
10.48
0-0Olaf Gullit comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Kerkhof. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikos Kerkhof stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.13
0-0Ricardo Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.23
1-0Ricardo Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam whips in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.02
Tomasz Pol chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.18
Tomasz Pol advances with the ball. Tomasz Pol whips in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Joost Sonkaya has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.40
Harald De Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
26.19
Hugo Costa barges into Alje Jongen. The referee calls over Hugo Costa and shows him a yellow card! Alje Jongen stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.33
2-0Harald De Haan takes it forward alone. Harald De Haan lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
30.52
Nikos Kerkhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.45
Tomasz Pol passes the ball forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
44.26
Ade Okocha chips the ball to his team mate, Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello plays a perfect one-two with Mike Turpijn and rushes in on goal... Felice Gianello rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ade Okocha passes the ball forward to Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Roth.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and BVO Emmen kick off!
49.17
Nikos Kerkhof kicks a strong pass forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Joost Sonkaya is on top of it.
51.34
Ade Okocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Roth.
54.56
Ade Okocha takes it forward alone. Ade Okocha whips in a cross ball towards Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello heads the ball goalwards but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
57.54
Rui Corstanje passes the ball forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha passes the ball forward to Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello whips in a cross ball towards Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Christian Scarponi!
61.37
Olaf Gullit passes the ball forward to Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
63.53
Nikos Kerkhof chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
65.37
Ade Okocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
69.57
Olaf Gullit threads the ball through to Nikos Brouwers. Nikos Brouwers lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
71.35
Nikos Kerkhof threads the ball through to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
73.15
2-0John Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen kicks a strong pass forward to Pim van Dam but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.38
Olaf Gullit chips the ball to his team mate, Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
77.47
Tomasz Pol takes it forward alone. Tomasz Pol tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.35
Edgar Versteeg kicks a strong pass forward to Ade Okocha. Ade Okocha passes the ball forward to Felice Gianello. Felice Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Turpijn. Mike Turpijn flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.42
2-0Olaf Gullit barges into Nikos Kerkhof. The referee calls over Olaf Gullit and warns him to calm down! Nikos Kerkhof gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.20
Ade Okocha threads the ball through to Nikos Brouwers. Nikos Brouwers goes all the way! Nikos Brouwers shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.58
Olaf Gullit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Brouwers. Nikos Brouwers shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
| Neil Greig 14 Alje Jongen 20 | Nikos Brouwers 86 |