Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     Roda JC KerkradeRoda JC Kerkrade
Computer Player Computer Player Ralf Tillie Ralf Tillie
Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli72
G
captain1
G
71Vitaliy SkachenkoV. Skachenko
Alje RobbenA. Robben69
D
2
D
72Danijel RipollD. Ripoll
Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik68
D
3
D
67Adam GallagherA. Gallagher
Eugenio HierroE. Hierro67
D
4
D
70Craig BurleyC. Burley
Frederico SaezF. Saez64
D
5
M
74Kasper ContehK. Conteh
Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira80
M
6
M
70Richard HulmeR. Hulme
Rainer JahnR. Jahn66
M
7
M
72Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate
Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins77
A
8
M
71Norman GreeningN. Greening
Craig GoughC. Gough65
A
9captain
A
74Ignacio DreefI. Dreef
Alec RaeA. Rae60
A
10
A
75Kai WallnerK. Wallner
Sieb KarelseS. Karelse56
A
11
A
69Peter DrydenP. Dryden
 
Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum64
D
12
D
60Roger DavidsR. Davids
Lee KahnL. Kahn63
D
13
M
67Nico RaffN. Raff
Frank MurphyF. Murphy63
D
14
A
70Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Roda JC Kerkrade appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.


0.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
2.26
Danijel Ripoll flicks a high ball forward to Ben Woodgate who takes it down. Ben Woodgate brings the ball forward. Ben Woodgate knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ignacio Dreef is offside!
4.25
Sieb Karelse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.23
Miel Doomernik barges into Ben Woodgate. The referee calls over Miel Doomernik and warns him to calm down! Ben Woodgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.30
Adam Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh plays a one-two with Norman Greening and rushes in on goal... Kasper Conteh rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
10.31
Miel Doomernik flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Jahn who takes it down. Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.44
Adam Gallagher hits a low pass to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner threads the ball through to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.49
Craig Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.02
Danijel Ripoll threads the ball through to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.28
Peter Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Cristiano Favalli!
22.24
Rainer Jahn threads the ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough threads the ball through into the box. Alec Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.36
Adam Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Conteh collects the pass. Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Norman Greening collects the pass. Norman Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Wallner but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.36
Eugenio Hierro makes a probing pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Gallagher.
32.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Kasper Conteh plays the ball forward to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden shoots from 25 yards but somehow Cristiano Favalli manages to keep it out.
36.19
Adam Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Norman Greening. Norman Greening sees Peter Dryden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.05
Danijel Ripoll hacks Craig Gough from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Gough grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.39
Danijel Ripoll threads a neat ball through to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme sees Ben Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ben Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off!
47.11
Norman Greening comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Jahn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Jahn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.00
Adam Gallagher powers a long ball forward. Kai Wallner shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
55.31
Craig Gough comes in with a late challenge on Craig Burley. Craig Gough is warned by the referee! Craig Burley runs off the knock.
57.10
Danijel Ripoll makes a simple pass to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Ben Woodgate controls it well on his chest. Ben Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Greening. Norman Greening connects with a diving header but Cristiano Favalli reads it well. Good keeping!
60.15
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 2 substitutions with Nico Raff replacing Richard Hulme and Romero P. Redondo replacing Peter Dryden .
61.18
Nico Raff surges forward with the ball. Nico Raff shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.25
Frederico Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Miel Doomernik. Miel Doomernik brings the ball forward. Miel Doomernik whips in a cross ball towards Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vitaliy Skachenko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.48
Kasper Conteh surges forward with the ball. Kasper Conteh finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Favalli smothers it!
73.06
Craig Burley flicks a high pass forward. Ben Woodgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Nico Raff but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.45
Ben Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Redondo controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
77.28
Roda JC Kerkrade have made a substitution with Roger Davids replacing Adam Gallagher .
78.32
Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Rae. Alec Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Skachenko.
79.33
Guilherme Ferreira takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Alec Rae cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.26
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.19
Norman Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner rushes past Eugenio Hierro! Kai Wallner comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Roger Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Danijel Ripoll. Danijel Ripoll controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Greening. Norman Greening puts a great ball through. Romero P. Redondo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

Roda JC Kerkrade
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
31.1%
42.2%
26.7%

Scorers
Gregoor Bruins 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Favalli of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Favalli (GK)
9
2.Alje Robben (DEF)
6
3.Miel Doomernik (DEF)
8
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
7
5.Frederico Saez (DEF)
6
6.Guilherme Ferreira (MID)
6
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)
8
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Craig Gough (ATT)
6
10.Alec Rae (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Karelse (ATT)
6
 
12.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
0
13.Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0

1.Vitaliy Skachenko (GK)
6
2.Danijel Ripoll (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Adam Gallagher (DEF)
7
4.Craig Burley (DEF)
6
5.Kasper Conteh (MID)
8
6.Richard Hulme (MID)
6
7.Ben Woodgate (MID)
8
8.Norman Greening (MID)yellow card
6
9.Ignacio Dreef (ATT)
6
10.Kai Wallner (ATT)
7
11.Peter Dryden (ATT)
6
 
12.Roger Davids (DEF)
6
13.Nico Raff (MID)
6
14.Romero P. Redondo (ATT)
6