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 RBC Roosendaal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal get the match underway!
2.31
1-0Ricardo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.07
1-0Aron Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Lamine Ponsard. Lamine Ponsard flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering goes all the way! Mario Van Beukering tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.52
1-0NEC Nijmegen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RBC Roosendaal's defence.
21.58
1-0Ricardo Varela catches Thomas Rommedahl on the ankles. Ricardo Varela is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Rommedahl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.15
1-0Fotis Moissidis hacks Alje Jongen from behind! The referee calls over Fotis Moissidis and shows him a yellow card! Alje Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
1-0Tomasz Pol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Greig but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.43
1-0Thomas Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Nyarko. Alex Nyarko tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
38.15
Sjaak Hoogstrate passes the ball forward to Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol decides to run forward with the ball. Tomasz Pol knocks the ball forward to Alje Jongen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.04
Sjaak Hoogstrate passes the ball forward to Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
49.26
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol makes a simple pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
53.50
Lamine Ponsard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.51
Tomasz Pol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Greig. Neil Greig goes all the way! Neil Greig tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
59.20
Matthew Amoah hacks John Hopkin from behind! The referee calls over Matthew Amoah and warns him to calm down! John Hopkin runs off the knock.
59.20
RBC Roosendaal are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.00
1-0Nikos Kerkhof makes a probing pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.01
Nikos Kerkhof comes in with a late challenge on Modeste Nkono. Nikos Kerkhof is shown the yellow card! Modeste Nkono stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.29
Modeste Nkono kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Christian Scarponi had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
78.49
Lamine Ponsard knocks the ball forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Van Beukering. Mario Van Beukering directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
81.35
Sjaak Hoogstrate comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Amoah. Sjaak Hoogstrate is shown the yellow card! Matthew Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.53
Modeste Song advances with the ball. Modeste Song goes all the way! Modeste Song rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.31
Modeste Nkono takes it forward alone. Modeste Nkono makes a probing pass to Alex Nyarko but he's offside!
89.20
Aron Van Beukering barges into Pim van Dam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim van Dam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%
Scorers