Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 19,233 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Roda JC Kerkrade are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Stanislas Hodouto kicks a strong pass forward to Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.55
Alpay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Johannes Wittmann. Johannes Wittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes goes all the way! Francelino Montes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.25
0-0Kasper Laudrup knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela passes the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Augusto Prince who gathers it comfortably.
21.23
1-0Ruben Trujillo makes a simple pass to Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak goes all the way! Marek Joswiak tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.48
Ricardo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
30.43
Stanislas Hodouto chips the ball to his team mate, Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.08
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela makes a probing pass to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Türkyilmaz.
33.57
1-0Kamani Taylor knocks the ball forward to Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
34.45
Tomasz Pol sees space and advances. Tomasz Pol knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.17
Alpay Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Trujillo. Ruben Trujillo brings the ball forward. Ruben Trujillo plays a perfect one-two with Marek Joswiak and rushes in on goal... Ruben Trujillo tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.22
Peter Zanoni passes the ball forward to Kamani Taylor. Kamani Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Kamani Taylor plays a perfect one-two with Francelino Montes and rushes in on goal... Kamani Taylor rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
48.48
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.11
1-1Kamani Taylor barges into Nikos Kerkhof. Kamani Taylor is warned by the referee! Nikos Kerkhof grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.18
Stanislas Hodouto knocks the ball to his team mate, Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes plays a perfect one-two with Marek Joswiak and rushes in on goal... Francelino Montes rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.10
Kamani Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari lofts in a cross ball towards Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.59
Roda JC Kerkrade are easily keeping NEC Nijmegen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.56
Stanislas Hodouto passes the ball forward to Marek Joswiak. Marek Joswiak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun makes a simple pass to Nikos Kerkhof. Nikos Kerkhof chips the ball to his team mate, Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.51
2-1Nikos Kerkhof catches Ruben Trujillo on the ankles. The referee calls over Nikos Kerkhof and warns him to calm down! Ruben Trujillo runs off the knock.
77.12
Sverrir Gudjohnsen sees a break and surges forward. Sverrir Gudjohnsen makes a simple pass to Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari passes the ball forward to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Christian Scarponi!
79.52
John Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Greig. Neil Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.11
Kasper Laudrup passes the ball forward to Tomasz Pol. Tomasz Pol threads the ball through to Pim van Dam. Pim van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sverrir Gudjohnsen.
87.50
Tomasz Pol sees a break and surges forward. Tomasz Pol shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Stanislas Hodouto chips the ball to his team mate, Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
21.1%
45.1%
33.8%
Scorers
| Marek Joswiak 21, 54 | Alje Jongen 34 |