Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 9,152 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomˆs Olfers.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
18.56
Denny Hamming deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus takes it forward alone. Artur Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Alex Hendry.
20.07
It's a corner kick. Mike Van Der Leegte kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Edwin Mans cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.25
Artur Jesus runs up as Reinder Evers takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Artur Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.17
Showing composure, Kevin de Wit plays the ball forward to Giovanni Boutahar. Giovanni Boutahar deftly passes the ball to Anton van der Linden, releasing him through on goal. Anton van der Linden strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.43
Ernest Cales flicks a high pass forward to Reinier Shew A Tjon who brings the ball under control. Reinier Shew A Tjon plays a scrappy one-two with Giovanni Boutahar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Reinier Shew A Tjon comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.19
Reinder Evers sees space and advances. Reinder Evers knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf connects with a diving header but Alex Hendry is on top of it.
33.58
NEC Nijmegen are in full control of this game.
34.05
Artur Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.48
Harvey Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Lensing. Steffen Lensing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden rushes past Edwin Mans! Anton van der Linden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martijn Bruins with no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
40.56
Stefan Van Der Schaaf hacks Harvey Van Der Ree from behind! The referee calls over Stefan Van Der Schaaf and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Van Der Ree runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Go Ahead Eagles kicking off!
49.55
Gianni Montaperto flicks a high pass forward. Reinier Shew A Tjon collects the pass. Reinier Shew A Tjon advances inside the box! Reinier Shew A Tjon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.06
Kevin de Wit flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon lofts in a cross ball towards Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden beats his man to it with a header. Martijn Bruins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.56
Regi Hermans threads a neat ball through to Mike Van Der Leegte. Mike Van Der Leegte passes the ball forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.07
Mike Van Der Leegte runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mike Van Der Leegte shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.34
Barry Taks barges into Anton van der Linden. Barry Taks is shown the yellow card! Anton van der Linden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.05
Anthony Jochemsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Cales. Ernest Cales makes a probing pass to Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton van der Linden of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings