Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 19,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
The pitch is in good condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Joost Moens.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and MVV kick off!
3.13
0-1Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Alec Rae collects the pass. Alec Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.13
0-1With great vision, Gary Davidson plays the ball forward to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
10.46
Craig Gough receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugenio Hierro. With a delightful solo run, Craig Gough stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.37
0-1Lee Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregoor Bruins but he's offside!
14.35
0-1Jesper Bertjens flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davidson collects the pass. Gary Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Cristiano Favalli. Excellent save.
22.00
Roger Helder knocks the ball forward to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.20
Bas Pothuizen darts forward. Bas Pothuizen threads a neat ball through to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Tony Schilder provides some space. He shoots at goal but Cristiano Favalli is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
28.02
Darl Van Rijswijk chips the ball to his team mate, Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.01
0-1Lee Kahn knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Karelse collects the pass. Sieb Karelse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan-Willem van Gastel.
36.50
0-1Alec Rae catches Tony Schilder on the ankles. Alec Rae is shown the yellow card! Tony Schilder stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.09
Rainer Jahn clumsily knocks into Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the second half underway!
49.36
Jesper Bertjens knocks the ball forward to Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.10
Jesper Bertjens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darl Van Rijswijk. Darl Van Rijswijk whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.55
1-1MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Tim Davis replacing Roger Helder .
61.58
Eugenio Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.23
1-1MVV are in full control of this game.
66.13
Delano Van Hintum receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugenio Hierro. Delano Van Hintum flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn sees space and advances. Rainer Jahn finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Pierre-Alain Yapi. What a great pair of hands!
67.05
Guilherme Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.45
Delano Van Hintum makes a simple pass to Alec Rae. Alec Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.41
Darl Van Rijswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Jesper Bertjens. Jesper Bertjens makes a simple pass to Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cristiano Favalli punches it away to safety.
75.29
Miel Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Gregoor Bruins who takes it down. Gregoor Bruins shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Delano Van Hintum plays the ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
81.49
Lee Kahn makes a simple pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from distance. Pierre-Alain Yapi gets down and covers it.
83.02
Eugenio Hierro surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pierre-Alain Yapi.
84.20
1-2Miel Doomernik takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Pierre-Alain Yapi drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
Miel Doomernik sees space and advances. Miel Doomernik hits a low pass to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn heads the ball goalwards but Pierre-Alain Yapi reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Ferreira of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pierre-Alain Yapi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jan-Willem van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bas Pothuizen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roger Helder (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darl Van Rijswijk (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jesper Bertjens (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tony Schilder (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Donny Jongen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Moulijn (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tim Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jason Maddison (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Favalli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Miel Doomernik (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Hierro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Delano Van Hintum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lee Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Rainer Jahn (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Gregoor Bruins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Rae (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sieb Karelse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pierre G. Tacchini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frank Murphy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gilles Lineker (DEF) | 0 | |