Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Vijverberg where De Graafschap Doetinchem play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 9,103 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Der Heijden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
De Graafschap Doetinchem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Van Der Heijden.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and De Graafschap Doetinchem get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Karim Berendsen plays the ball forward to Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
6.10
0-0With vision, Jose Javier Moya picks a pass forward to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.04
Ivo Fortes flicks a high ball forward to Remco Nijkamp who takes it down. Remco Nijkamp chips the ball to his team mate, Joost Vonk. Joost Vonk whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.57
Jose Javier Moya flicks a high pass forward to Ellery Claes who brings the ball neatly under control. Ellery Claes lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Broers. Stefano Broers makes a convincing header but is denied by Johan Cales. Excellent save.
14.50
Giovanni Brunswijk knocks the ball forward to Ellery Claes. Ellery Claes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
15.38
0-0Giulliano Varkevisser launches a long ball forward. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Ivo Fortes kicks a strong pass forward to Hennie Maris. Hennie Maris knocks the ball forward to Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.08
Fred Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Joos Sonkaya controls it well on his chest. Joos Sonkaya threads the ball through to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
32.29
Karim Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.08
0-0Milan Berck Blinker comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaspar Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.02
With great vision, Jose Javier Moya plays the ball forward to Ellery Claes. Ellery Claes shoots from distance. Johan Cales gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
0-1Remco Nijkamp flicks a high ball forward to Joost Vonk who takes it down. Joost Vonk knocks the ball forward, putting Gaspar Almeida through on goal. Gaspar Almeida side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The De Graafschap Doetinchem players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.01
0-1Milan Berck Blinker hacks Boudewijn Bot from behind! The referee brings Milan Berck Blinker to one side and gives him a warning! Boudewijn Bot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.06
Fred Den Turk chips the ball to his team mate, Dado Strgeon. Dado Strgeon flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Claes controls it well on his chest. Ellery Claes knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Broers. Stefano Broers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
49.48
Fred Den Turk kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Brunswijk. Giovanni Brunswijk passes the ball forward to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.13
Fred Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Brunswijk who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Giovanni Brunswijk plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Giulliano Varkevisser picks a pass forward to Karim Berendsen. Karim Berendsen takes it forward alone. Karim Berendsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fred Den Turk.
65.30
Jose Javier Moya flicks a high ball forward to Ellery Claes who takes it down. Ellery Claes edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Ellery Claes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Johan Cales. What a save!
66.09
Dado Strgeon surges forward with the ball. Dado Strgeon knocks the ball forward, putting Ellery Claes through on goal. Some silky footwork from Ellery Claes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
72.56
Hennie Maris flicks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot edges inside the box! Boudewijn Bot shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.15
Jose Javier Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Claes. Ellery Claes finds some space and shoots from distance but Johan Cales is on top of it.
75.45
Fred Den Turk sees space and advances. Fred Den Turk flicks a high ball forward to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy who takes it down. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.48
Remco Nijkamp darts forward. Remco Nijkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Some world-class footwork from Gaspar Almeida provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.50
0-2Jose Javier Moya hits a low pass to Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefano Broers is offside!
87.50
Fred Den Turk catches Gaspar Almeida on the ankles. The referee warns Fred Den Turk to calm down! Gaspar Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Cedric Smits pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cedric Smits chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Broers. Stefano Broers lofts in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Leiwakabessy. Dami‘n Leiwakabessy rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.2%
44.4%
28.4%
Scorers
| Dami‘n Leiwakabessy 90 | Gaspar Almeida 45, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Almeida of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guillaume Jau (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fred Den Turk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cedric Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Milan Berck Blinker (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Dado Strgeon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Moya (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giovanni Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joos Sonkaya (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefano Broers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dami‘n Leiwakabessy (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Ellery Claes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tom Taks (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Roman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wouter Willems (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johan Cales (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ivo Fortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mike De Graef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giulliano Varkevisser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fatik Van Hintum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hennie Maris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Remco Nijkamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Karim Berendsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Joost Vonk (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Boudewijn Bot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Raffaele Lombardo (GK) | 0 | |