Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers70
G
1
G
72Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Billy BoothB. Booth73
D
2
D
68Francisco FerrerF. Ferrer
Steven CornelisseS. Cornelisse68
D
3captain
D
64Nico ArnoldN. Arnold
Henry KoncheskyH. Konchesky67
D
4
D
64Andy AllmanA. Allman
Noah LittbarskiN. Littbarski72
M
5
D
64Pegguy LegwinskiP. Legwinski
Edmundo GarciaE. Garcia70
M
6
M
66Alun KingA. King
Graeme ByrneG. Byrne69
M
7
M
58Brian CopeB. Cope
Gijs Van DinterenG. Van Dinteren65
M
captain8
M
56Ed BlindE. Blind
Yuri DenneboomY. Denneboom72
A
9
A
69Daan MeijerD. Meijer
Alexander MustoeA. Mustoe66
A
10
A
68Adam UpsonA. Upson
Nicholas BuzareN. Buzare65
A
11
A
64Humphrey MoulijnH. Moulijn
 
Roland van DamR. van Dam68
G
12
G
67Clarence Van Der ReeC. Van Der Ree
Ferdi De VetF. De Vet64
A
13
A
62Rodolfo FattoriR. Fattori
Gerard ArveladzeG. Arveladze61
A
14
D
62Samuel FerrierS. Ferrier

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 17,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.


0.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam start the match!
2.37
Ed Blind hacks Edmundo Garcia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Garcia runs off the knock.
3.13
Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Daan Meijer collects the pass. Daan Meijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Booth.
10.19
Graeme Byrne makes a probing pass to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.10
Gijs Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Buzare who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferrer.
14.15
With imagination, Edmundo Garcia plays the ball forward to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.54
Gijs Van Dinteren knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare whips in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Francisco Ferrer is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
18.57
Billy Booth laces a through ball forward to Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne picks a pass forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Buzare but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.36
Francisco Ferrer laces a through ball forward to Alun King. Alun King sees Daan Meijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.19
Andy Allman flicks a high pass forward to Ed Blind who brings the ball under control. Ed Blind makes a simple pass to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.20
Ed Blind catches Noah Littbarski in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Ed Blind to come over. It's a red card!! Noah Littbarski is a little dazed but should be okay.
36.29
Humphrey Moulijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Upson. Adam Upson shoots from outside the area. Victor Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
40.56
Edmundo Garcia hits a low pass to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dominic McGrory picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
47.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.59
Brian Cope hits a low pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.48
Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Noah Littbarski controls it well on his chest. Noah Littbarski decides to run forward with the ball. Noah Littbarski shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.05
Graeme Byrne hits a low pass to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe makes a probing pass between the defence to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dominic McGrory reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.02
With a delightful solo run, Alun King stretches the opposition's defence. Alun King knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.37
Henry Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Garcia. Edmundo Garcia threads the ball through to Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.50
Billy Booth flicks a high pass forward. Gijs Van Dinteren collects the pass. Gijs Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.36
Brian Cope sees Adam Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Upson finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Victor Heesakkers.
73.52
Edmundo Garcia sees a break and surges forward. Edmundo Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.38
Adam Upson comes in with a late challenge on Billy Booth. The referee warns Adam Upson to calm down! Billy Booth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.10
Brian Cope decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Cope shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
87.47
Noah Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun King of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Victor Heesakkers (GK)
6
2.Billy Booth (DEF)
6
3.Steven Cornelisse (DEF)
6
4.Henry Konchesky (DEF)
6
5.Noah Littbarski (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Garcia (MID)
7
7.Graeme Byrne (MID)
6
8.Gijs Van Dinteren (MID)
6
9.Yuri Denneboom (ATT)
6
10.Alexander Mustoe (ATT)
6
11.Nicholas Buzare (ATT)
6
 
12.Roland van Dam (GK)
0
13.Ferdi De Vet (ATT)
0
14.Gerard Arveladze (ATT)
0

1.Dominic McGrory (GK)
7
2.Francisco Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Nico Arnold (DEF)
6
4.Andy Allman (DEF)
6
5.Pegguy Legwinski (DEF)
6
6.Alun King (MID)
7
7.Brian Cope (MID)
7
8.Ed Blind (MID)yellow cardred card
3
9.Daan Meijer (ATT)
6
10.Adam Upson (ATT)
6
11.Humphrey Moulijn (ATT)
6
 
12.Clarence Van Der Ree (GK)
0
13.Rodolfo Fattori (ATT)
0
14.Samuel Ferrier (DEF)
0