Match Report


FC Twente 65FC Twente 65     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leon LittbarskiL. Littbarski63
G
1
G
57Johan CalesJ. Cales
Edmundo PascualE. Pascual67
D
2
D
66Ivo FortesI. Fortes
Cesar VarelaC. Varela61
D
3captain
D
57Mike De GraefM. De Graef
Joris PeppinckJ. Peppinck57
D
4
D
54Giulliano VarkevisserG. Varkevisser
Tony WilnisT. Wilnis67
M
5
D
51Fatik Van HintumF. Van Hintum
Nelson SikoraN. Sikora66
M
captain6
M
72Hennie MarisH. Maris
Roel BotR. Bot60
M
7
M
65Remco NijkampR. Nijkamp
Valerio SesiaV. Sesia50
M
8
M
59Karim BerendsenK. Berendsen
Guglielmo CrucianiG. Cruciani77
A
9
A
78Gaspar AlmeidaG. Almeida
Neil BremnerN. Bremner69
A
10
A
62Joost VonkJ. Vonk
Rui FariaR. Faria68
A
11
A
59Boudewijn BotB. Bot
 
Geoffrey De WindtG. De Windt64
A
12
A
58Anthony FortuneA. Fortune
Jimmy HeijeJ. Heije61
G
13
A
57Rodrigo SoaresR. Soares
Wilfred LeiwakabessyW. Leiwakabessy61
G
14
G
56Raffaele LombardoR. Lombardo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to NEC Nijmegen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Twente 65 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 Rob Moens.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Twente 65 kick off!
2.57
Roel Bot decides to run forward with the ball. Roel Bot rushes past Giulliano Varkevisser! Roel Bot comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
3.10
With some swift thinking, Remco Nijkamp plays the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.06
Fatik Van Hintum takes it forward alone. Fatik Van Hintum flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Littbarski who gathers it comfortably.
6.00
Mike De Graef flicks the ball to his team mate, Hennie Maris. Hennie Maris advances with the ball. Hennie Maris lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Leon Littbarski.
7.47
Hennie Maris takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Valerio Sesia reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.30
Nelson Sikora flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Cruciani who brings the ball under control. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.17
Ivo Fortes knocks the ball forward to Remco Nijkamp. With some swift thinking, Remco Nijkamp plays the ball forward to Joost Vonk. Joost Vonk deftly passes the ball to Gaspar Almeida, releasing him through on goal. Gaspar Almeida tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.49
Fatik Van Hintum clumsily knocks into Guglielmo Cruciani. Fatik Van Hintum is given a warning by the referee! Guglielmo Cruciani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.28
Nelson Sikora flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Cruciani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Cruciani whips in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.03
Valerio Sesia hacks Hennie Maris from behind! The referee calls over Valerio Sesia and shows him a yellow card! Hennie Maris stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.34
Edmundo Pascual flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Sesia who brings the ball under control. Valerio Sesia sees Guglielmo Cruciani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivo Fortes.
20.58
Hennie Maris makes a simple pass to Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
21.03
Remco Nijkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joost Vonk. Joost Vonk runs straight at the defence! Joost Vonk shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.05
Karim Berendsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot heads the ball goalwards. Boudewijn Bot scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
28.49
Valerio Sesia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Faria. Rui Faria shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.47
Nelson Sikora sees a break and surges forward. Nelson Sikora lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Cruciani. Guglielmo Cruciani directs the ball goalwards with his head. Johan Cales manages to gather it easily.
39.01
Tony Wilnis makes a probing pass to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner makes a simple pass, allowing Guglielmo Cruciani to run into the box. Guglielmo Cruciani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Johan Cales manages to keep it out.
40.04
Giulliano Varkevisser pushes up the pitch. Giulliano Varkevisser decides to run forward with the ball. Giulliano Varkevisser plays a scrappy one-two with Gaspar Almeida and advances towards the goal... Giulliano Varkevisser takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
48.09
Karim Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.23
Nelson Sikora makes a simple pass to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.09
Valerio Sesia advances with the ball. Valerio Sesia whips in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.18
Nelson Sikora knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Faria. Rui Faria advances inside the box! Rui Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.11
Nelson Sikora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria beats his man to it with a header. Johan Cales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.28
Hennie Maris darts forward. Hennie Maris plays a quick one-two with Joost Vonk and rushes in on goal... Hennie Maris takes a shot at goal. Leon Littbarski gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
79.52
Hennie Maris takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Remco Nijkamp. Remco Nijkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Vonk. Joost Vonk rushes past Edmundo Pascual! Joost Vonk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Leon Littbarski gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
81.23
Fatik Van Hintum threads a neat ball through to Karim Berendsen. Karim Berendsen hits a low pass to Joost Vonk. Joost Vonk cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Joost Vonk provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.45
Edmundo Pascual lofts the ball long. Guglielmo Cruciani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulliano Varkevisser.
85.36
Joris Peppinck threads a neat ball through to Nelson Sikora. Nelson Sikora flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Rui Faria. Rui Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
87.44
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.16
Remco Nijkamp threads the ball through to Boudewijn Bot. Boudewijn Bot lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Joris Peppinck catches Gaspar Almeida on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Twente 65

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
44.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Rui Faria 55, 60, 71, 75
Joost Vonk 21, 81
Boudewijn Bot 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rui Faria of FC Twente 65

Match Ratings
1.Leon Littbarski (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Pascual (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Varela (DEF)
6
4.Joris Peppinck (DEF)
6
5.Tony Wilnis (MID)
6
6.Nelson Sikora (MID)
7
7.Roel Bot (MID)
6
8.Valerio Sesia (MID)yellow card
6
9.Guglielmo Cruciani (ATT)
6
10.Neil Bremner (ATT)
7
11.Rui Faria (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Geoffrey De Windt (ATT)
0
13.Jimmy Heije (GK)
0
14.Wilfred Leiwakabessy (GK)
0

1.Johan Cales (GK)
6
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)
6
8.Karim Berendsen (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
6
10.Joost Vonk (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Boudewijn Bot (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Anthony Fortune (ATT)
0
13.Rodrigo Soares (ATT)
0
14.Raffaele Lombardo (GK)
0