Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 19,902 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
4.44
0-0Wilfred Stroeve makes a simple pass to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Mario Piqué and rushes in on goal... Andre Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
9.31
Billy de Jong passes the ball forward to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.56
Michel van Leeuwen knocks the ball forward to Pedro Jardim. Pedro Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Of Hesselink. Jeroen Of Hesselink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.24
0-0Ulrich de Jong threads the ball through to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas De Romijn but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.00
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.06
0-0Wout Luijpers kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Kans who gathers it comfortably.
39.22
0-0Enrique Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Dave Verlinden!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal get the second half underway!
53.22
Mauro Nista takes it forward alone. Mauro Nista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.52
0-0Mauro Nista catches Pedro Jardim on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauro Nista and warns him to calm down! Pedro Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Pedro Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Of Hesselink. Jeroen Of Hesselink shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dave Verlinden!
69.51
Enrique Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thijs Paauwe.
79.05
Thijs Paauwe knocks the ball forward to Wout Luijpers. Wout Luijpers passes the ball forward to Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wout Roy.
84.36
Ulrich de Jong catches Wout Roy on the ankles. Ulrich de Jong is given a warning by the referee! Wout Roy stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.18
NEC Nijmegen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.35
Ulrich de Jong sees space and advances. Ulrich de Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Patrick Kans manages to keep it out.
90.00
1-0Thijs Paauwe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas De Romijn. Thomas De Romijn lofts in a cross ball towards Johan Langerak. Johan Langerak powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johan Langerak!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%
Scorers