Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Heesen Yachts Stadion where FC Oss play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 9,489 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Oss are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
FC Oss kick off the first half!
2.55
Thomas Ziege knocks the ball forward to Emiliano Artime. Emiliano Artime advances with the ball. Emiliano Artime knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
9.10
Ed De Haan decides to run forward with the ball. Ed De Haan finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
10.09
Thomas Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Anton Meijer collects the pass. Anton Meijer knocks the ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
14.28
Jose Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joost Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
20.02
Ivo De Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.07
Thomas Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Donny Inia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donny Inia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Joost Nelisse. Excellent save.
30.57
Ivo De Jong hacks Frits Zonneveld from behind! Ivo De Jong is warned by the referee! Frits Zonneveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.24
Johnny Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Ed De Haan comfortably collects the pass. Ed De Haan makes a simple pass to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.55
Bogdan Neeskens surges forward with the ball. Bogdan Neeskens knocks the ball forward to Tony Merson. Tony Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Manuel Soares.
42.42
Mustapha Hamers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Johnny Van Rijswijk provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Oss have changed their lineup with Nondier Meza replacing Frits Zonneveld and Frank Murray replacing Manuel Soares. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Den Bosch players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the second half underway!
48.04
Emiliano Artime knocks the ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto skips past Giorgio Baiocco! Arturo Soto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.09
FC Oss are in full control of this game.
53.03
Nondier Meza makes a simple pass to ƒtienne Fuchs. Seeing a gap ahead, ƒtienne Fuchs plays the ball forward to Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.27
Bogdan Neeskens kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Hamers. Mustapha Hamers threads a neat ball through to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman but the linesman indicates offside!
59.07
Emiliano Artime knocks the ball forward to Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny Van Rijswijk.
60.55
FC Den Bosch have made 2 substitutions with Gionatha Circello replacing Giorgio Baiocco and Jochem Bakker replacing Jack Koeman and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.19
Nondier Meza chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Meijer. Anton Meijer flicks a high pass forward. Roland De Cler comfortably collects the pass. Roland De Cler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.25
Bogdan Neeskens takes a quick throw-in, which Gionatha Circello takes on the chest. Gionatha Circello chips the ball to his team mate, Ivo De Jong. Ivo De Jong sees a break and surges forward. Ivo De Jong threads the ball through into the box. Jochem Bakker muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.24
Roy de Wit sees Jochem Bakker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jochem Bakker lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Merson. Tony Merson powers a header at goal. Yannis Katsouranis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.26
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Sjaak Rudge replacing Ramon Koning .
83.21
With some swift thinking, Thomas Ziege plays the ball forward to Jose Ruiz. Jose Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Soto. Arturo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Roland De Cler. Johnny Van Rijswijk hacks Roland De Cler from behind! Penalty for FC Oss!!
83.21
The referee points to the spot..
84.45
Roland De Cler takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.32
Ivo De Jong passes the ball forward to Tony Merson. Tony Merson plays a one-two with Jochem Bakker and advances towards the goal... Tony Merson takes a shot at goal but Yannis Katsouranis reads it well. Fabulous stop!
87.20
ƒtienne Fuchs plays the ball forward to Roland De Cler. Roland De Cler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gionatha Circello.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
29.7%
45.3%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Soto of FC Oss

Match Ratings
1.Yannis Katsouranis (GK)
7
2.Frits Zonneveld (DEF)
6
3.Thomas Ziege (DEF)
7
4.Manuel Soares (DEF)
6
5.Emiliano Artime (MID)
8
6.Anton Meijer (MID)
6
7.Donny Inia (MID)
6
8.Jose Ruiz (MID)
6
9.ƒtienne Fuchs (MID)
6
10.Roland De Cler (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Arturo Soto (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Curtis Rivera (DEF)
0
13.Nondier Meza (DEF)
6
14.Frank Murray (GK)
6

1.Joost Nelisse (GK)
7
2.Johnny Van Rijswijk (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Giorgio Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Bogdan Neeskens (DEF)
7
5.Roy de Wit (MID)
6
6.Ed De Haan (MID)
6
7.Ivo De Jong (MID)
8
8.Mustapha Hamers (MID)
7
9.Tony Merson (ATT)
7
10.Ramon Koning (ATT)
6
11.Jack Koeman (ATT)
6
 
12.Gionatha Circello (GK)
6
13.Sjaak Rudge (GK)
6
14.Jochem Bakker (DEF)goal scored
8