Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 9,541 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Valk.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Valk.
0.00
0-0FC Den Bosch kick off and get the match underway!
10.18
0-0Dami‘n Reuser knocks the ball forward to Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Jan-Willem Van Dieren and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Soares takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Giorgio Baiocco's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.21
0-0It's a corner kick. Jan-Willem Van Dieren kicks a low ball out wide. Some good footwork from Mario Van Gobbel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.25
0-0With great vision, Marco De Visser plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser passes the ball forward to Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren flicks the ball to his team mate, Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
15.25
Milan Berck Kuyt knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Merson. Tony Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
18.45
0-0Benedetto Falsini hits a low pass to Stefan Engelaar. Stefan Engelaar passes the ball forward but Alberto Soares is offside!
21.28
0-0Milan Berck Kuyt sees Ramon Koning in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ramon Koning finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ramon Inia.
22.18
0-0Corner kick to FC Den Bosch. Roy de Wit chips it to the near post. Dami‘n Reuser reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.28
Dami‘n Reuser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dami‘n Reuser makes a pass forward but Alberto Soares is yards offside!
32.39
0-0Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Robert Heesakkers .
36.44
Abubakari de Haan makes a strong solo run forward. Abubakari de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares makes a simple pass, allowing Stefan Engelaar to run into the box. Stefan Engelaar tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.56
0-0Bogdan Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo De Jong. Ivo De Jong knocks the ball forward to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari de Haan.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Bram Wiekens replacing Marco De Visser and Jannes Davids replacing Stefan Engelaar. The FC Den Bosch players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the second half!
55.26
Benedetto Falsini passes the ball forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joost Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
60.00
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.
63.36
Bogdan Neeskens makes a strong solo run forward. Bogdan Neeskens passes the ball forward to Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jochem Bakker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Johnny Van Rijswijk threads a neat ball through to Roy de Wit. Roy de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning makes a probing pass between the defence to Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.39
Milan Berck Kuyt threads a neat ball through to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning makes a probing pass to Tony Merson but he's offside!
72.56
Roy de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Bakker controls it well on his chest. Jochem Bakker finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.31
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Sjaak Rudge replacing Ramon Koning .
81.01
Roy de Wit makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sjaak Rudge. Sjaak Rudge tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.19
Milan Berck Kuyt flicks a high pass forward. Tony Merson controls it well on his chest. Tony Merson sees Sjaak Rudge just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Rudge rockets a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Den Bosch are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.47
Abubakari de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Reuser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dami‘n Reuser flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Soares but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Mario Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Benedetto Falsini. Benedetto Falsini kicks a strong pass forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jannes Davids is offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
25.4%
46.3%
28.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dami‘n Reuser of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joost Nelisse (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnny Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giorgio Baiocco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bogdan Neeskens (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Roy de Wit (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ed De Haan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivo De Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Milan Berck Kuyt (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) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ramon Inia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marco De Visser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Heesakkers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Van Gobbel (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Cor Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dami‘n Reuser (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Benedetto Falsini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joris Brouwers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Engelaar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bram Wiekens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Abubakari de Haan (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Jannes Davids (DEF) | 6 | |