Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to SBV Eindhoven. A crowd of 9,174 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Galen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Miel Van Galen.
0.00
The whistle blows and SBV Eindhoven kick off!
4.10
Lennart Röhner threads the ball through to Bryan Huizingh. Bryan Huizingh shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Tom Sedouki plays the ball forward to Giovanni Brouwer. Giovanni Brouwer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.11
Linus Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Bryan Huizingh who takes it down. Bryan Huizingh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.03
Nabil Keller catches Linus Birkwald on the ankles. The referee brings Nabil Keller to one side and gives him a warning! Linus Birkwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.20
Linus Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Kevin McCoist who takes it down. Kevin McCoist skips past Peter Kooiman! Kevin McCoist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
32.59
Lennart Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Huizingh. Bryan Huizingh rushes past Peter Kooiman! Peter Kooiman clumsily knocks into Bryan Huizingh. Penalty not given!!
33.19
Mohammed Paauwe flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Röhner who takes it down. Lennart Röhner threads a neat ball through to Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Huizingh. Bryan Huizingh powers a header at goal. Daan Gentile picks it out of the air!
40.15
Giovanni Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Brian Mercer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Mercer rushes past Julian Pirri! Brian Mercer shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
44.14
Tom Sedouki hacks Kew Van Wonderen from behind! The referee warns Tom Sedouki to calm down! Kew Van Wonderen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half. The NEC Nijmegen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
47.46
Brian Mercer clumsily knocks into Julian Pirri. The referee calls over Brian Mercer and warns him to calm down! Julian Pirri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.07
Tom Sedouki sees Eric Cales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Cales knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kwame Inia is offside!
60.36
NEC Nijmegen have made a substitution with Max Splinter replacing Oscar Herrero .
61.45
Lennart Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.18
Billy Pater comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Röhner. Billy Pater is shown the yellow card! Lennart Röhner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.22
Billy Pater plays the ball forward to Giovanni Brouwer. Giovanni Brouwer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
69.49
Linus Birkwald sees Brian Mercer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Mercer cuts inside the box! Brian Mercer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.52
Kew Van Wonderen knocks the ball forward to Brian Mercer. Brian Mercer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.19
Tom Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Brouwer. Giovanni Brouwer threads the ball through into the box. Kwame Inia cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Tomas Jörgensen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.55
Billy Pater sees a break and surges forward. Billy Pater tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.54
Billy Pater controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Brouwer. Giovanni Brouwer shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
85.26
Kew Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McCoist. Kevin McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. Daan Gentile is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.52
With imagination, Julian Pirri plays the ball forward to Tom Sedouki. Tom Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni Brouwer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni Brouwer knocks in a cross ball towards Kwame Inia. Kwame Inia shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Brouwer of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daan Gentile (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Kooiman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ramon Davids (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nabil Keller (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Billy Pater (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Tom Sedouki (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kwame Inia (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Giovanni Brouwer (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Cales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Max Splinter (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ralph Bailey (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomas Jörgensen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matjaz Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohammed Paauwe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giovanni Hoekstra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Röhner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kew Van Wonderen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Linus Birkwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bryan Huizingh (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Brian Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin McCoist (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Luuk Riga (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marco Sier (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodney Leiwakabessy (ATT) | 0 | |











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