Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 18,965 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Lobont.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Dordrecht are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Lobont.
0.00
RBC Roosendaal start the match!
2.53
Eric Schumacher hacks Gianfranco Ruscitti from behind! The referee warns Eric Schumacher to calm down! Gianfranco Ruscitti runs off the knock.
8.27
Dennis de Graaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Denneboom. Cliff Fortes clumsily knocks into Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom appeals for a penalty! Given!!
8.27
The referee points to the spot..
9.37
Matthias Metzler takes a short run up but it's wide!
10.12
Dennis de Graaf clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Ruscitti. The referee calls over Dennis de Graaf and warns him to calm down! Gianfranco Ruscitti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.14
Garry Steijn sees space and advances. Garry Steijn makes a probing pass to Roland Koster. Roland Koster lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Erler. Eric Erler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.56
Mattia Nunziata advances with the ball. Mattia Nunziata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Rafael Denneboom provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.35
Harald Senden kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Schumacher. Eric Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Rafael Denneboom. Rafael Denneboom shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.45
Dennis de Graaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Samir Schäfer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.03
Dennis de Graaf flicks a high pass forward. Gijs Hellemons controls it well on his chest. Gijs Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Metzler. With a superhuman jump, Matthias Metzler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.25
Gianfranco Ruscitti threads the ball through to Eric Erler. Eric Erler whips in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.35
Cliff Fortes threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Ruscitti. Gianfranco Ruscitti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Ruscitti cuts inside the box! Gianfranco Ruscitti rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Harald Senden.
38.22
Regilio Meeuwis makes a simple pass to Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.47
Garry Steijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ray Stellone. Ray Stellone knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Koster. Roland Koster plays a quick one-two with Simon Roth and rushes in on goal... Roland Koster rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Henk Van Der Gouw's leg.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The RBC Roosendaal players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Dordrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
Cliff Fortes flicks a high pass forward to Ray Stellone who brings the ball under control. Ray Stellone brings the ball forward. Ray Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Billy Lowe. Excellent save.
60.44
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Antonio Urso replacing Henk Van Der Gouw .RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Anton Wijnen replacing Simon Roth .
63.31
Garry Steijn sees Ray Stellone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Stellone plays the ball forward to Anton Wijnen. Anton Wijnen lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Koster. Roland Koster makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.08
Dennis de Graaf flicks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Hellemons. Gijs Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler powers a header at goal. Samir Schäfer manages to gather it comfortably.
79.40
Gianfranco Ruscitti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Percassi. Rocco R. Percassi lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Erler. Eric Erler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.38
Ray Stellone flicks a high ball forward to Anton Wijnen who takes it down. Anton Wijnen plays a scrappy one-two with Roland Koster and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anton Wijnen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Eduardo Blanco plays the ball forward to Matthias Metzler. Matthias Metzler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Denneboom but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
21.6%
43.2%
35.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Denneboom of FC Dordrecht |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Lowe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Henk Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mattia Nunziata (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Harald Senden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Regilio Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Schumacher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dennis de Graaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthias Metzler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rafael Denneboom (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Gijs Hellemons (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Urso (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arno Schreuder (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roland Jezierski (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samir Schäfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Steijn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cliff Fortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Varkevisser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Stellone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Ruscitti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rocco R. Percassi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eric Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roland Koster (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Simon Roth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Juffing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Wijnen (MID) | 7 | |











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