Match Report


RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez68
G
1
G
72Dominic McGroryD. McGrory
Scott HarrisonS. Harrison71
D
captain2
D
68Francisco FerrerF. Ferrer
Hauke TurekH. Turek67
D
3captain
D
64Nico ArnoldN. Arnold
Pim MaesP. Maes67
D
4
D
64Andy AllmanA. Allman
Francisco CamposF. Campos70
M
5
D
64Pegguy LegwinskiP. Legwinski
Maurice Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde69
M
6
M
66Alun KingA. King
Ousmane HeurtebisO. Heurtebis66
M
7
M
58Brian CopeB. Cope
Alessandro AmetranoA. Ametrano62
M
8
M
56Ed BlindE. Blind
JŸrgen KantelbergJ. Kantelberg67
A
9
A
69Daan MeijerD. Meijer
Remco LeiwakabessyR. Leiwakabessy57
A
10
A
68Adam UpsonA. Upson
Dries VersteegD. Versteeg56
A
11
A
64Humphrey MoulijnH. Moulijn
 
Nikos EbbingeN. Ebbinge66
D
12
G
67Clarence Van Der ReeC. Van Der Ree
Marinus De GraefM. De Graef65
G
13
A
62Rodolfo FattoriR. Fattori
Scott McleodS. Mcleod62
D
14
D
62Samuel FerrierS. Ferrier

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 16,691 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal 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 John Mokoena.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
8.03
Ousmane Heurtebis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg whips in a cross ball towards Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
14.41
Ed Blind flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
18.09
Pim Maes flicks a high pass forward. Ousmane Heurtebis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ousmane Heurtebis kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.41
Hauke Turek flicks a high pass forward. Ousmane Heurtebis collects the pass. Ousmane Heurtebis knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg knocks in a cross ball towards Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
21.35
Brian Cope threads a neat ball through to Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.51
Alun King makes a probing pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson plays a quick one-two with Humphrey Moulijn and rushes in on goal... Adam Upson rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Romero P. Ibanez. Excellent save.
26.46
Francisco Campos threads a neat ball through to Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Dominic McGrory had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
32.34
Ousmane Heurtebis flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Kantelberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. JŸrgen Kantelberg whips in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
34.12
Ed Blind makes a beautiful solo run. Ed Blind shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Romero P. Ibanez.
35.41
Corner kick to Vitesse Arnhem. Brian Cope plays it out to the edge of the box. Ed Blind tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.48
Hauke Turek hits a low pass to Ousmane Heurtebis. Ousmane Heurtebis flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Kantelberg who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Kantelberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.37
Brian Cope makes a simple pass to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Meijer. Daan Meijer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Romero P. Ibanez comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Maurice Van Der Meyde stretches the opposition's defence. Maurice Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
47.57
Dries Versteeg catches Andy Allman on the ankles. The referee brings Dries Versteeg to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Allman runs off the knock.
48.13
Brian Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.53
Francisco Campos knocks the ball forward to Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.33
Hauke Turek sees Maurice Van Der Meyde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurice Van Der Meyde threads a neat ball through to Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Ferrer.
53.45
Dries Versteeg comes in with a late challenge on Pegguy Legwinski. The referee warns Dries Versteeg again to calm down! Pegguy Legwinski runs off the knock.
61.35
Maurice Van Der Meyde passes the ball forward to JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg whips in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.39
With vision, Andy Allman plays the ball forward to Alun King. Alun King flicks a high pass forward. Adam Upson collects the pass. Adam Upson makes a probing pass to Humphrey Moulijn but he's offside!
69.52
Andy Allman makes a probing pass to Ed Blind. Ed Blind flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn controls it well on his chest. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Adam Upson scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
75.47
Maurice Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.43
Andy Allman comes in with a late challenge on Dries Versteeg. Andy Allman is given a warning by the referee! Dries Versteeg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.43
Free kick to RBC Roosendaal just outside the area...
79.31
Ousmane Heurtebis takes a cautious run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
83.21
Alun King flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Moulijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Moulijn whips in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson powers a header at goal but Scott Harrison is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.39
Ed Blind flicks a high ball forward to Daan Meijer who takes it down. Daan Meijer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
85.05
Alessandro Ametrano hacks Nico Arnold from behind! The referee brings Alessandro Ametrano to one side and gives him a warning! Nico Arnold hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.07
Ousmane Heurtebis sees JŸrgen Kantelberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Kantelberg whips in a cross ball towards Remco Leiwakabessy. Remco Leiwakabessy makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.14
Francisco Campos advances with the ball. Francisco Campos lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Kantelberg. JŸrgen Kantelberg powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

RBC Roosendaal

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
23.3%
47.9%
28.8%

Scorers
Dries Versteeg 26, 61
Adam Upson 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dries Versteeg of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings