Match Report


MVVMVV     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastiano CaputoS. Caputo73
G
1
G
64Martijn BruinsM. Bruins
Danny Van SteenveldtD. Van Steenveldt72
D
2
D
69Edwin MansE. Mans
Davy Van Der SleenD. Van Der Sleen67
D
3
D
61Denny HammingD. Hamming
Thijs BoumaT. Bouma60
D
4
D
60Tony SummerbeeT. Summerbee
Roy De NooijerR. De Nooijer59
D
5
D
60Robert GrimandiR. Grimandi
Barry LarosB. Laros63
M
6
D
55Regi HermansR. Hermans
Maurits Van Der HoevenM. Van Der Hoeven60
M
7
D
50Barry TaksB. Taks
Stuart MatteoS. Matteo67
A
8
M
72Mike Van Der LeegteM. Van Der Leegte
Diego FaberD. Faber63
A
9
M
65Reinder EversR. Evers
Carl CavegliaC. Caveglia62
A
10
M
64Artur JesusA. Jesus
Adam KeaneA. Keane58
A
captain11captain
A
78Stefan Van Der SchaafS. Van Der Schaaf
 
Lars KöllerL. Köller68
G
12
M
64Youssef AlberdaY. Alberda
Ronnie VictoriaR. Victoria58
A
13
A
63Jesper Van Der SarJ. Van Der Sar
Rick Van De WeyR. Van De Wey52
M
14
G
61Said DitewigS. Ditewig

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 7,784 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV 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 Ruud Van Gastel.


0.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
4.09
With a delightful solo run, Mike Van Der Leegte stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf makes a looping header on goal. Stefan Van Der Schaaf scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
12.04
Maurits Van Der Hoeven sees Adam Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Martijn Bruins manages to gather it.
27.40
Barry Laros knocks the ball forward to Carl Caveglia. Carl Caveglia whips in a cross ball towards Adam Keane. Adam Keane powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.47
Mike Van Der Leegte flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Caputo who gathers it comfortably.
39.59
Thijs Bouma takes a quick throw-in. Roy De Nooijer hits a low pass to Barry Laros. Barry Laros threads a neat ball through to Adam Keane. Adam Keane finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The MVV players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
MVV kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Maurits Van Der Hoeven threads the ball through to Adam Keane. Adam Keane cuts inside the box! Adam Keane side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Martijn Bruins. What a great pair of hands!
48.12
Barry Taks hits a low pass to Mike Van Der Leegte. Mike Van Der Leegte 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.
54.55
Reinder Evers receives the ball from a throw-in from Mike Van Der Leegte. Reinder Evers sees a break and surges forward. Reinder Evers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.35
Danny Van Steenveldt pushes up the pitch. Danny Van Steenveldt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
57.54
Danny Van Steenveldt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Van Der Hoeven. Maurits Van Der Hoeven sees Stuart Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Matteo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.48
Davy Van Der Sleen hits a low pass to Maurits Van Der Hoeven. Maurits Van Der Hoeven passes the ball forward to Diego Faber. Diego Faber knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Martijn Bruins manages to gather it effortlessly.
61.53
Edwin Mans clumsily knocks into Maurits Van Der Hoeven. The referee calls over Edwin Mans and warns him to calm down! Maurits Van Der Hoeven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.41
Stefan Van Der Schaaf comes in with a late challenge on Thijs Bouma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thijs Bouma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.02
Maurits Van Der Hoeven catches Reinder Evers on the ankles. Maurits Van Der Hoeven is shown the yellow card! Reinder Evers stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.50
Regi Hermans picks a pass forward to Mike Van Der Leegte. Mike Van Der Leegte darts forward. Mike Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Der Schaaf. With a superhuman jump, Stefan Van Der Schaaf connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Van Der Schaaf!
85.07
Mike Van Der Leegte advances with the ball. Mike Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.31
Barry Laros threads the ball through to Diego Faber. Diego Faber knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martijn Bruins who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

MVV

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.9%
47.8%
25.4%

Scorers
Adam Keane 27
Stefan Van Der Schaaf 4, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Van Der Leegte of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings