Match Report


FC Den BoschFC Den Bosch     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Joost NelisseJ. Nelisse74
G
1
G
64Martijn BruinsM. Bruins
Johnny Van RijswijkJ. Van Rijswijk69
D
2
D
69Edwin MansE. Mans
Giorgio BaioccoG. Baiocco63
D
captain3
D
61Denny HammingD. Hamming
Bogdan NeeskensB. Neeskens63
D
4
D
60Tony SummerbeeT. Summerbee
Roy de WitR. de Wit69
M
5
D
60Robert GrimandiR. Grimandi
Ed De HaanE. De Haan64
M
6
D
55Regi HermansR. Hermans
Ivo De JongI. De Jong61
M
7
D
50Barry TaksB. Taks
Milan Berck KuytM. Kuyt59
M
8
M
72Mike Van Der LeegteM. Van Der Leegte
Tony MersonT. Merson69
A
9
M
65Reinder EversR. Evers
Ramon KoningR. Koning67
A
10
M
64Artur JesusA. Jesus
Jack KoemanJ. Koeman62
A
11captain
A
78Stefan Van Der SchaafS. Van Der Schaaf
 
Gionatha CircelloG. Circello66
G
12
M
64Youssef AlberdaY. Alberda
Sjaak RudgeS. Rudge61
G
13
A
63Jesper Van Der SarJ. Van Der Sar
Jochem BakkerJ. Bakker57
D
14
G
61Said DitewigS. Ditewig

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 8,750 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Valk.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the first half underway!
6.06
With great vision, Mike Van Der Leegte plays the ball forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.56
Bogdan Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Milan Berck Kuyt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Milan Berck Kuyt makes a simple pass to Tony Merson. Tony Merson cuts inside the box! Tony Merson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
15.54
Reinder Evers hits a low pass to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf runs straight at the defence! Stefan Van Der Schaaf comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Stefan Van Der Schaaf scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
18.11
Reinder Evers clumsily knocks into Ivo De Jong. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivo De Jong stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.38
Artur Jesus threads a neat ball through to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.07
Giorgio Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Ed De Haan collects the pass. Ed De Haan surges forward with the ball. Ed De Haan whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning makes a looping header on goal. The keeper, Martijn Bruins, sees it late!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
26.17
Stefan Van Der Schaaf catches Johnny Van Rijswijk on the ankles. Stefan Van Der Schaaf is shown the yellow card! Johnny Van Rijswijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.38
Ed De Haan barges into Artur Jesus. The referee calls over Ed De Haan and shows him a yellow card! Artur Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.40
Johnny Van Rijswijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Roy de Wit. Roy de Wit kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Martijn Bruins!
40.31
Ed De Haan makes a simple pass to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman. Some silky footwork from Jack Koeman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jack Koeman!
45.00
Bogdan Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Ed De Haan. Ed De Haan makes a simple pass to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman puts a great ball through. Tony Merson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
48.38
Edwin Mans passes the ball forward to Reinder Evers. With a delightful solo run, Reinder Evers stretches the opposition's defence. Reinder Evers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joost Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
49.41
Stefan Van Der Schaaf clumsily knocks into Johnny Van Rijswijk. Stefan Van Der Schaaf is warned by the referee! Johnny Van Rijswijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.14
Ivo De Jong threads a neat ball through to Tony Merson. Tony Merson plays a one-two with Ramon Koning and advances towards the goal... Tony Merson rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martijn Bruins with no chance!! Goal for FC Den Bosch!
60.35
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.
66.03
Roy de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Tony Merson collects the pass. Tony Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Jochem Bakker but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.40
From the throw-in, Ivo De Jong picks out Milan Berck Kuyt. Milan Berck Kuyt chips the ball to his team mate, Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker runs straight at the defence! Denny Hamming hacks Jochem Bakker from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
69.23
Ivo De Jong knocks the ball forward to Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regi Hermans.
71.44
Ivo De Jong hits a low pass to Tony Merson. Tony Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Martijn Bruins gets down and covers it.
73.33
Robert Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus sees Stefan Van Der Schaaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Van Der Schaaf advances inside the box! Stefan Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
77.36
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Sjaak Rudge replacing Ramon Koning .
79.30
Tony Merson comes in with a late challenge on Regi Hermans. Tony Merson is warned by the referee! Regi Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Johnny Van Rijswijk brings the ball forward. Johnny Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Bakker controls it well on his chest. Jochem Bakker threads the ball through to Tony Merson but he's offside!
85.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Summerbee plays the ball forward to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf who takes it down. Stefan Van Der Schaaf shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
87.12
Without breaking stride, Tony Summerbee plays the ball forward to Mike Van Der Leegte. Mike Van Der Leegte hits a low pass to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.25
Robert Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Evers collects the pass. Reinder Evers passes the ball forward to Stefan Van Der Schaaf. Stefan Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Den Bosch

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%

Scorers
Ramon Koning 22
Jack Koeman 40
Tony Merson 57
Stefan Van Der Schaaf 16, 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ramon Koning of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings
1.Joost Nelisse (GK)
6
2.Johnny Van Rijswijk (DEF)
7
3.Giorgio Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Bogdan Neeskens (DEF)
6
5.Roy de Wit (MID)
6
6.Ed De Haan (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ivo De Jong (MID)
6
8.Milan Berck Kuyt (MID)
6
9.Tony Merson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ramon Koning (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jack Koeman (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gionatha Circello (GK)
6
13.Sjaak Rudge (GK)
6
14.Jochem Bakker (DEF)
6

1.Martijn Bruins (GK)
7
2.Edwin Mans (DEF)
6
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)
6
9.Reinder Evers (MID)yellow card
6
10.Artur Jesus (MID)
7
11.Stefan Van Der Schaaf (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Youssef Alberda (MID)
0
13.Jesper Van Der Sar (ATT)
0
14.Said Ditewig (GK)
0