Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 8,700 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Vitesse Arnhem and NAC Breda are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
3.26
0-0Colin Collins brings the ball forward. Colin Collins passes the ball forward to Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Tony Desailly!
8.20
1-0Edgar Marques advances with the ball. Edgar Marques plays a perfect one-two with Bert Elshot and rushes in on goal... Edgar Marques takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.06
Richard Van Der Gun threads the ball through to Thijs Schomaker. Thijs Schomaker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
16.05
1-0Roberto Van Der Meer chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.54
1-0Roberto Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Jeremy Frijters. Jeremy Frijters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Desailly who gathers it comfortably.
20.51
Danny De Romijn chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Van Der Meer. Roberto Van Der Meer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Frijters. Jeremy Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.32
Regi Of Hesselink flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Van Der Luer. Ronald Van Der Luer chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok goes all the way! Ruud Kok shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.40
Julian Marin makes a probing pass to Joos Van Den Bergh. Joos Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Elshot. Bert Elshot lofts in a cross ball towards Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ole Van Der Weerden manages to keep it out.
28.56
Roberto Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.12
Joos Van Den Bergh flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.14
Thijs Schomaker chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.38
Colin Collins sees space and advances. Colin Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer plays a perfect one-two with Jeremy Frijters and rushes in on goal... Jeroen de Boer takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Tony Desailly!
36.38
Jack Cas knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Elshot. Bert Elshot whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
38.14
1-0Edgar Marques hacks Thijs Schomaker from behind! Edgar Marques is warned by the referee! Thijs Schomaker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.42
1-0Julian Marin catches Jeroen de Boer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jeroen de Boer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
NAC Breda kick off and get the second half underway!
49.04
Julian Marin makes a simple pass to Tom Keller. Tom Keller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bert Elshot. Bert Elshot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Collins.
57.51
Julian Marin threads the ball through to Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok plays a perfect one-two with Bert Elshot and rushes in on goal... Ruud Kok makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ole Van Der Weerden easily smothers it.
60.47
Roberto Van Der Meer kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Marin.
63.06
Arno Karelse chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen de Boer. Jeroen de Boer goes all the way! Jeroen de Boer takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
69.59
Edgar Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Elshot. Bert Elshot shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.33
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.16
Arno Karelse makes a simple pass to Jeremy Frijters. Jeremy Frijters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tony Desailly who gathers it comfortably.
83.43
Regi Of Hesselink kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Keller. Tom Keller kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.59
Thijs Schomaker decides to run forward with the ball. Thijs Schomaker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Edgar Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Kok. Ruud Kok goes all the way! Ruud Kok shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%
Scorers