Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 19,027 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
Ugo Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal flicks the ball with his head but somehow Samuel Augusto Prince manages to keep it out.
3.55
Kamani Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.44
Peter Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari knocks the ball forward to Francelino Montes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.36
Ugo Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
Peter Zanoni kicks a strong pass forward to Ásgeir Ríkhardsson. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson sees space and advances. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson knocks in a cross ball towards Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.01
Peter Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.43
Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ásgeir Ríkhardsson. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson decides to run forward with the ball. Ásgeir Ríkhardsson threads the ball through to Gilbert Strupar but he's offside!
38.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.59
Rick Van Gessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Samuel Augusto Prince manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ruben Trujillo makes a simple pass to Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilbert Strupar. Gilbert Strupar rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
NEC Nijmegen start the second half!
47.00
Ruben Trujillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.26
Alpay Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Kamani Taylor. Kamani Taylor makes a simple pass to Gilbert Strupar. Gilbert Strupar makes a simple pass to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Claudio Pastor manages to gather it comfortably.
53.56
Gary Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.58
Kamani Taylor makes a simple pass to Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes plays a perfect one-two with Gilbert Strupar and rushes in on goal... Francelino Montes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.17
Ruben Trujillo decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Trujillo whips in a cross ball towards Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
75.12
Krunoslaw Zilic advances with the ball. Krunoslaw Zilic flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilbert Strupar. Gilbert Strupar lofts in a cross ball towards Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Claudio Pastor!
77.36
Peter Mendez knocks the ball forward to Regis Jbari. Regis Jbari makes a probing pass to Gilbert Strupar but he's offside!
85.01
Roda JC Kerkrade are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.38
Rick Van Gessel makes a simple pass to Felice Espinal. Felice Espinal shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
Krunoslaw Zilic chips the ball to his team mate, Kamani Taylor. Kamani Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francelino Montes. Francelino Montes plays a perfect one-two with Gilbert Strupar and rushes in on goal... Francelino Montes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Claudio Pastor easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Francelino Montes of Roda JC Kerkrade
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.7%
68.3%
Play Area
31.7%
45.1%
23.2%