Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 20,388 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the first half underway!
4.27
0-0Wilco Broerse brings the ball forward. Wilco Broerse shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.48
0-0Tomasz Pol chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cor Hesp who gathers it comfortably.
8.33
1-0Robin Hoogstrate threads the ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig plays a perfect one-two with Alje Jongen and rushes in on goal... Neil Greig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Greig!
22.56
1-0John Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen tries a spectacular long range effort but Cor Hesp is on top of it.
26.36
Ahmed Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua plays a perfect one-two with Leon Kuiper and rushes in on goal... Matthew Lua-Lua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.37
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun makes a simple pass to Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.09
Ricardo Varela knocks the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig whips in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.58
Ricardo Varela makes a simple pass to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Cor Hesp easily smothers it!
36.20
2-0Feyenoord Rotterdam are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.52
Dave van Gastel threads the ball through to Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Christian Scarponi.
42.41
Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua plays a perfect one-two with Leon Kuiper and rushes in on goal... Matthew Lua-Lua shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Christian Scarponi!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
47.20
Ahmed Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag plays a perfect one-two with Leon Kuiper and rushes in on goal... Cedric Van Der Gaag makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.02
Wilco Broerse passes the ball forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.15
2-0Ahmed Van Eijk barges into Sjaak Hoogstrate. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sjaak Hoogstrate runs off the knock.
60.51
Dean Gerrard makes a simple pass to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper goes all the way! Leon Kuiper shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Christian Scarponi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.30
Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua plays a perfect one-two with Leon Kuiper and rushes in on goal... Matthew Lua-Lua tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
69.13
Robin Hoogstrate chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig whips in a cross ball towards Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
71.46
Dean Gerrard boots it upfield. Matthew Lua-Lua goes all the way! Matthew Lua-Lua cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.52
Wilco Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper goes all the way! Leon Kuiper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Christian Scarponi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.04
Emmanuel Carbajal threads the ball through to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag passes the ball forward to Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
89.44
Ahmed Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Kuiper. Leon Kuiper passes the ball forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Nuno Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Van Der Gaag. Cedric Van Der Gaag finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
33.3%
46.2%
20.5%
Scorers
| Neil Greig 8 Pim van Dam 28 | Leon Kuiper 61, 74 |