Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Veendam. A crowd of 18,516 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Veendam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Veendam are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Kurt van Gastel makes a simple pass to Mauro Nista. Mauro Nista makes a simple pass to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
3.12
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.30
0-0Kurt van Gastel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout Luijpers. Wout Luijpers flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niels Human who gathers it comfortably.
9.49
Mauro Nista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.02
0-0Kurt van Gastel knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Luijpers. Wout Luijpers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas De Romijn but the linesman indicates offside!
14.57
Ulrich de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.01
Jan Vennegoor Babangida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.25
Mauro Nista makes a simple pass to Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Raff.
27.19
0-0Billy de Jong makes a beautiful solo run. Billy de Jong whips in a cross ball towards Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn heads the ball goalwards but Niels Human is on top of it.
42.40
Wout Luijpers kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
44.37
Nelson Wapenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Babangida. Jan Vennegoor Babangida knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Neves.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.09
Brutil Veldman makes a simple pass to Wout Luijpers. Wout Luijpers brings the ball forward. Wout Luijpers finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.23
Davy Van Rijswijk chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Babangida. Jan Vennegoor Babangida chips the ball to his team mate, Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt van Gastel.
51.40
Davy Van Rijswijk threads the ball through to Said Van Den Herik. Said Van Den Herik flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
53.37
Mauro Nista kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
55.23
Jan Vennegoor Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.23
Said Van Den Herik threads the ball through to Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt van Gastel.
79.45
Jan Vennegoor Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Oulmers. Romarin Oulmers shoots from 25 yards. Dave Verlinden easily smothers it.
81.04
0-0Ulrich de Jong barges into Sieme Kluivert. The referee calls over Ulrich de Jong and shows him a yellow card! Sieme Kluivert stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.30
Veendam are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate NEC Nijmegen's defence.
90.00
0-1Said Van Den Herik advances with the ball. Said Van Den Herik lofts in a cross ball towards Henk Schoenmakers. Henk Schoenmakers heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
24.1%
50.6%
25.3%
Scorers