Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Achilles 29. A crowd of 18,837 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Achilles 29 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Achilles 29 kick off and get the first half underway!
6.35
0-0Jamie Marsden takes it forward alone. Jamie Marsden plays a perfect one-two with Martin Kans and rushes in on goal... Jamie Marsden shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
8.58
Abubakari van der Linden passes the ball forward to Martin Kans. Martin Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Arco Hill. Arco Hill powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.13
0-0Robin Hoogstrate passes the ball forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam shoots from distance but Matthew Etherington is on top of it.
20.24
1-0Kasper Laudrup passes the ball forward to Nikos Kerkhof. Nikos Kerkhof passes the ball forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Matthew Etherington has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.28
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun sees a break and surges forward. Jšrg Van Van Der Gun knocks the ball forward to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.43
1-0Jamie Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Marsden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kasper Laudrup.
28.09
Ricardo Varela knocks the ball forward to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.44
1-0NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping Achilles 29 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.18
Jan Roth makes a simple pass to Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela makes a simple pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.56
1-0Robin Hoogstrate hacks Jamie Marsden from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.56
Kasper Laudrup passes the ball forward to Robin Hoogstrate. Robin Hoogstrate chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.27
1-0Martin Kans barges into Jšrg Van Van Der Gun. Martin Kans is given a warning by the referee! Jšrg Van Van Der Gun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.06
John Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela threads the ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig goes all the way! Neil Greig tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.24
Morris Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Marsden. Jamie Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arco Hill. Arco Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-0Jamie Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Kans. Martin Kans threads the ball through to Arco Hill but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
49.11
Ian Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Brunswijk. Sven Brunswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Hill. Arco Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.33
Ricardo Varela passes the ball forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam makes a probing pass to Neil Greig but he's offside!
55.25
Sven Brunswijk threads the ball through to Arco Hill. Arco Hill lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Kans. Martin Kans directs the ball goalwards with his head. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
63.36
Nikos Kerkhof kicks a strong pass forward to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen goes all the way! Alje Jongen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alje Jongen!
73.49
Abubakari van der Linden knocks the ball to his team mate, Arco Hill. Arco Hill shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.41
Robin Hoogstrate chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.37
Steffen Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Brunswijk. Sven Brunswijk sees space and advances. Sven Brunswijk shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.31
Ricardo Varela passes the ball forward to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matthew Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
85.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.04
John Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kerkhof. Nikos Kerkhof passes the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig goes all the way! Neil Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
29.7%
45.9%
24.3%
Scorers
| Pim van Dam 20 Alje Jongen 63 Neil Greig 89 |