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 FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 18,431 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Van Hintum.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
0-0Dennis de Graaf kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ramon Inia!
8.35
0-1Mattia Nunziata flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Urso who gracefully takes it down. Antonio Urso chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom rushes past Billy Berendsen! Rafael Denneboom tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.55
0-1With great vision, Eric Schumacher plays the ball forward to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
26.25
0-1Mirko Artico clumsily knocks into Dennis de Graaf. The referee brings Mirko Artico to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis de Graaf runs off the knock.
27.19
0-1Marco De Visser flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Artico collects the pass. Mirko Artico makes a beautiful solo run. Mirko Artico knocks the ball forward to Bram Wiekens but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.12
Regilio Meeuwis sees Gijs Hellemons in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gijs Hellemons knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.06
0-2Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Benedetto Falsini replacing Marco De Visser .
33.11
Eric Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Mattia Nunziata plays the ball forward to Dennis de Graaf. Dennis de Graaf flicks a high ball forward to Gijs Hellemons who takes it down. Gijs Hellemons rushes past Robert Heesakkers! Gijs Hellemons makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ramon Inia gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Mario Van Gobbel replacing Billy Berendsen and Abubakari de Haan replacing Bram Wiekens. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitesse Arnhem players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the second half underway!
47.23
0-2Benedetto Falsini comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Denneboom. Benedetto Falsini is warned by the referee! Rafael Denneboom grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Gonzalez picks a pass forward to Regilio Meeuwis. Regilio Meeuwis decides to run forward with the ball. Regilio Meeuwis shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.03
0-2Mirko Artico hacks Dennis de Graaf from behind! Mirko Artico is shown the yellow card! Dennis de Graaf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.59
Dennis de Graaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ramon Inia manages to gather it easily.
55.52
0-2Antonio Urso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.18
Mirko Artico kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar plays a scrappy one-two with Joris Brouwers and advances towards the goal... Stefan Engelaar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.12
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Arno Schreuder replacing Henk Van Der Gouw and Roland Jezierski replacing Eric Schumacher .
61.18
Mario Van Gobbel pushes up the pitch. Mario Van Gobbel threads the ball through to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar passes the ball forward but Joris Brouwers is offside!
63.56
Mirko Artico controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers chips the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren takes a shot at goal but somehow Billy Lowe manages to keep it out.
65.10
Robert Heesakkers brings the ball forward. Robert Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Engelaar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Engelaar makes a probing pass to Abubakari de Haan but he's offside!
66.12
Antonio Urso makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Urso passes the ball forward but Matthias Metzler is offside!
69.28
Ed Gullit threads a neat ball through to Mirko Artico. With vision, Mirko Artico plays the ball forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers deftly passes the ball to Stefan Engelaar, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Stefan Engelaar provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.31
Mirko Artico makes a simple pass to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers knocks in a cross ball towards Abubakari de Haan. Abubakari de Haan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.57
Antonio Urso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Urso shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.18
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Raymond Kreek replacing Gijs Hellemons .
87.49
Wout Hermans receives the ball from a throw-in from Mirko Artico. Wout Hermans makes a simple pass to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar chips the ball to his team mate, Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
89.09
Mirko Artico plays the ball forward to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar passes the ball forward but Joris Brouwers is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%
Scorers
| Rafael Denneboom 8, 28 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Denneboom of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Berendsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ed Gullit (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wout Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mirko Artico (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joris Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benedetto Falsini (MID) | 5 | |
| 14. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Billy Lowe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Henk Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mattia Nunziata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Regilio Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis de Graaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antonio Urso (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rafael Denneboom (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Matthias Metzler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gijs Hellemons (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arno Schreuder (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roland Jezierski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Raymond Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |