Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 19,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NAC Breda and Feyenoord Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NAC Breda and Feyenoord Rotterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.
0.00
0-0NAC Breda start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.58
0-0Rafael Hermans sees Antoine Caluwé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Caluwé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Tychon but he's offside!
6.58
0-0Jesper Ikedia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Diaz. Eugenio Diaz makes a probing pass to Brian Power. Brian Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Schreuder.
8.27
0-0Clarence Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power skips past Stefano Schreuder! Brian Power cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.17
0-0Clarence Machlas makes a probing pass to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
12.50
John Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, John Rae. John Rae flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Houtman who takes it down. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Nick Doomernik. Excellent save.
16.39
Felipe Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.06
Christopher Van Ankeren hits a long diagonal ball forward. Leon Ditewig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.04
Eugenio Diaz makes a simple pass to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Power. With a superhuman jump, Brian Power connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
28.38
0-0Silvain Lambers comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Schreuder. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Schreuder runs off the knock.
32.25
Johnny Peppinck flicks the ball to his team mate, John Rae. John Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Doomernik who gathers it comfortably.
36.32
Bart Hesp knocks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé plays a quick one-two with Arnold Tychon and rushes in on goal... Antoine Caluwé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.52
0-1Felipe Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Houtman who takes it down. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Power!
45.00
Bart Hesp takes a quick throw-in. Matt Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon skips past John Sullivan! Arnold Tychon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Olaf Fränkel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Feyenoord Rotterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Feyenoord Rotterdam kicking off!
47.20
1-1John Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Brian Power. Brian Power is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Christopher Van Ankeren clears it off the line with his head!
48.19
With some swift thinking, Erik van der Wal plays the ball forward to Matt Byrne. Matt Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.01
Christopher Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Duran collects the pass. Romero P. Duran darts forward. Romero P. Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Tychon. Arnold Tychon powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.30
Erik van der Wal threads the ball through to Bart Hesp. With vision, Bart Hesp laces a weighted ball forward to Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ditewig. Leon Ditewig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.43
Clarence Machlas brings the ball forward. Clarence Machlas knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman beats his man to it with a header. Nick Doomernik punches it away to safety.
75.38
Stefano Schreuder pushes up the pitch. Stefano Schreuder knocks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Caluwé. Antoine Caluwé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.38
Johnny Peppinck chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Dominguez. Felipe Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Houtman. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers beats his man to it with a header but somehow Nick Doomernik manages to keep it out.
81.13
3-1Bart Hesp barges into Eugenio Diaz. Bart Hesp is shown the yellow card! Eugenio Diaz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.21
Johnny Peppinck sees John Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Rae flicks a high pass forward. Silvain Lambers collects the pass. Silvain Lambers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christopher Van Ankeren.
85.04
Felipe Dominguez takes a long throw-in. John Rae flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Houtman easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Silvain Lambers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nick Doomernik gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
87.42
3-1Johnny Peppinck flicks a high ball forward to John Rae who takes it down. John Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Silvain Lambers. Christopher Van Ankeren comes in with a late challenge on Silvain Lambers. Penalty for Feyenoord Rotterdam!!
87.42
3-1The referee points to the spot..
88.52
Sergio Houtman takes a slow run up but it's wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
31%
41.7%
27.4%
Scorers
| Arnold Tychon 45, 51 Leon Ditewig 59 | Brian Power 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Tychon of NAC Breda |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Doomernik (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Christopher Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Erik van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefano Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bart Hesp (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Matt Byrne (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Duran (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arnold Tychon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Leon Ditewig (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Antoine Caluwé (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Donny Verberne (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Polheim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Lodewijks (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Olaf Fränkel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jesper Ikedia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johnny Peppinck (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | John Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Clarence Machlas (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Dominguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvain Lambers (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Sergio Houtman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Brian Power (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djimi Michel (DEF) | 0 | |