Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to VVV Venlo. A crowd of 9,419 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both NAC Breda and VVV Venlo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
VVV Venlo kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
Ahmed Volmer makes a simple pass to Markus Buchwald. Markus Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Ruscitti who gathers it comfortably.
4.58
Barry Visser knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Van Der Pennen. Reinier Van Der Pennen sees space and advances. Reinier Van Der Pennen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Nijkamp.
6.10
Barry Visser makes a simple pass to Marino Wijnen. Marino Wijnen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.27
Gavin Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge goes all the way! Nikos Ebbinge shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Liam Ruscitti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.17
Patrick Allach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.42
Kurt Mulder brings the ball forward. Kurt Mulder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.26
Gavin Sullivan makes a probing pass to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter makes a simple pass to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.26
Victor Bosschaart makes a simple pass to Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge goes all the way! Nikos Ebbinge tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.22
Barry Visser knocks the ball forward to Marino Wijnen. Marino Wijnen chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Nijkamp.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with NAC Breda kicking off!
47.54
Kurt Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill goes all the way! Kevin Gemmill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Henry Pienaar manages to keep it out.
60.29
Victor Bosschaart knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Ebbinge. Nikos Ebbinge shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.07
Barry Visser surges forward with the ball. Barry Visser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Henry Pienaar.
65.09
Kurt Mulder catches Markus Buchwald on the ankles. Kurt Mulder is given a warning by the referee! Markus Buchwald runs off the knock.
66.44
Jimmy Claes lofts the ball long. Daan Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.25
Urvin Scharrenburg passes the ball forward to Marino Wijnen. Marino Wijnen threads the ball through to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.54
Patrick Allach advances with the ball. Patrick Allach knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.49
Markus Buchwald makes a simple pass to Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.20
Robert Nijkamp makes a simple pass to Jo Van Der Meer. Jo Van Der Meer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daan Splinter. Daan Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.53
Reinier Van Der Pennen makes a probing pass to Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
81.14
Barry Visser takes it forward alone. Barry Visser passes the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.39
Marino Wijnen makes a probing pass to Stefano Gentile. Stefano Gentile finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Patrick Allach knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gemmill of NAC Breda
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%