Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ramon IniaR. Inia70
G
1
G
64Martijn BruinsM. Bruins
Marco De VisserM. De Visser69
D
2
D
69Edwin MansE. Mans
Robert HeesakkersR. Heesakkers66
D
3
D
61Denny HammingD. Hamming
Mario Van GobbelM. Van Gobbel62
D
4
D
60Tony SummerbeeT. Summerbee
Cor Van DalenC. Van Dalen58
D
5
D
59Robert GrimandiR. Grimandi
David LawD. Law66
M
6
D
55Regi HermansR. Hermans
Dami‘n ReuserD. Reuser63
M
captain7
D
50Barry TaksB. Taks
Jan-Willem Van DierenJ. Van Dieren70
A
8
M
72Mike Van Der LeegteM. Van Der Leegte
Joris BrouwersJ. Brouwers69
A
9
M
65Reinder EversR. Evers
Alberto SoaresA. Soares66
A
10
M
64Artur JesusA. Jesus
Stefan EngelaarS. Engelaar64
A
11captain
A
63Jesper Van Der SarJ. Van Der Sar
 
Bram WiekensB. Wiekens62
A
12
M
64Youssef AlberdaY. Alberda
Abubakari de HaanA. de Haan58
G
13
G
61Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Benedetto FalsiniB. Falsini58
M
14
A
60Darl WeversD. Wevers

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 9,229 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Van Gobbel.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the first half underway!
4.46
Reinder Evers threads a neat ball through to Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramon Inia who gathers it comfortably.
8.19
Artur Jesus surges forward with the ball. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.55
Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Engelaar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Engelaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Van Dieren but he's offside!
14.02
Reinder Evers plays the ball forward to Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Van Gobbel.
15.59
David Law threads a neat ball through to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.16
Artur Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cor Van Dalen.
30.58
Dami‘n Reuser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Edwin Mans and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.17
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Robert Heesakkers .
39.04
Mike Van Der Leegte hacks David Law from behind! The referee warns Mike Van Der Leegte to calm down! David Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.19
Barry Taks flicks a high pass forward to Reinder Evers who brings the ball under control. Reinder Evers chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Mike Van Der Leegte kicks a strong pass forward to Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar shoots from long range but Ramon Inia is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Bram Wiekens replacing Marco De Visser and Benedetto Falsini replacing Stefan Engelaar. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the second half!
49.48
Artur Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramon Inia who gathers it comfortably.
51.32
Dami‘n Reuser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.13
Abubakari de Haan hits a low pass to Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser sees Jan-Willem Van Dieren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
55.05
Dami‘n Reuser plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.44
Bram Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. David Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martijn Bruins with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
63.31
Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Soares collects the pass. Alberto Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Benedetto Falsini and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alberto Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.10
Mike Van Der Leegte sees Jesper Van Der Sar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cor Van Dalen.
72.47
Jan-Willem Van Dieren barges into Regi Hermans. Jan-Willem Van Dieren is shown the yellow card! Regi Hermans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.23
Artur Jesus sees Jesper Van Der Sar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Van Der Sar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ramon Inia.
81.48
Dami‘n Reuser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dami‘n Reuser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Bruins who gathers it comfortably.
84.21
Mike Van Der Leegte threads the ball through to Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramon Inia who gathers it comfortably.
85.12
Mike Van Der Leegte runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mike Van Der Leegte lofts in a cross ball towards Jesper Van Der Sar. Jesper Van Der Sar makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Abubakari de Haan hits a low pass to Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Benedetto Falsini controls it well on his chest. Benedetto Falsini plays a quick one-two with Alberto Soares and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Benedetto Falsini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%

Scorers
Jan-Willem Van Dieren 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dami‘n Reuser of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Ramon Inia (GK)
7
2.Marco De Visser (DEF)
6
3.Robert Heesakkers (DEF)
6
4.Mario Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
5.Cor Van Dalen (DEF)
6
6.David Law (MID)
7
7.Dami‘n Reuser (MID)
9
8.Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Joris Brouwers (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Soares (ATT)
7
11.Stefan Engelaar (ATT)
6
 
12.Bram Wiekens (ATT)
6
13.Abubakari de Haan (GK)
7
14.Benedetto Falsini (MID)
6

1.Martijn Bruins (GK)
7
2.Edwin Mans (DEF)
7
3.Denny Hamming (DEF)
6
4.Tony Summerbee (DEF)
6
5.Robert Grimandi (DEF)
6
6.Regi Hermans (DEF)
6
7.Barry Taks (DEF)
6
8.Mike Van Der Leegte (MID)
7
9.Reinder Evers (MID)
6
10.Artur Jesus (MID)
7
11.Jesper Van Der Sar (ATT)
6
 
12.Youssef Alberda (MID)
0
13.Said Ditewig (GK)
0
14.Darl Wevers (ATT)
0