Match Report
| Vitesse Arnhem | Vitesse Arnhem |  |  | NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen | ||||||||||||||||
| Rick Mottershead | Rick Mottershead | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Wau | M. Wau |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 72 |  | Cristiano Favalli | C. Favalli | ||||||||
| Diaw Lavecchia | D. Lavecchia | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Alje Robben | A. Robben | |||||||||
| Tijani De Boer | T. De Boer | | 61 | D | | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Miel Doomernik | M. Doomernik | ||||||||
| Juan Roman | J. Roman |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Eugenio Hierro | E. Hierro | |||||||||
| Vasco Postiga | V. Postiga |  | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Frederico Saez | F. Saez | |||||||||
| Stuart White | S. White |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Guilherme Ferreira | G. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Duncan Hansen | D. Hansen | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Rainer Jahn | R. Jahn | |||||||||
| Morris Scholes | M. Scholes |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | A | 77 | | Gregoor Bruins | G. Bruins | |||||||||
| Lorenzo Scotti | L. Scotti | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Craig Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Joao Semedo | J. Semedo | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Alec Rae | A. Rae | |||||||||
| Anselmo Vignaroli | A. Vignaroli | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Sieb Karelse | S. Karelse | |||||||||
| Johan Pienaar | J. Pienaar | | 57 | D | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Delano Van Hintum | D. Van Hintum | |||||||||
| Ferry Hansma | F. Hansma | | 58 | M | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Lee Kahn | L. Kahn | |||||||||
| Richard Beckham | R. Beckham | | 64 | A | | 14 | | D | 63 | | Frank Murphy | F. Murphy | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 20,519 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while NEC Nijmegen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bert Westerveld.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
2.20
0-0Diaw Lavecchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Scholes. Morris Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
3.30
0-0Stuart White makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart White sees Joao Semedo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Joao Semedo tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
6.11
0-0Vasco Postiga catches Frederico Saez on the ankles. The referee calls over Vasco Postiga and warns him to calm down! Frederico Saez runs off the knock.
8.43
0-0Alec Rae passes the ball forward to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Juan Roman.
9.15
0-0It's a corner kick. Guilherme Ferreira loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Craig Gough comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
10.20
Miel Doomernik flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Saez who takes it down. Frederico Saez advances with the ball. Frederico Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
12.28
0-0With some swift thinking, Duncan Hansen plays the ball forward to Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart White. Stuart White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Cristiano Favalli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.49
Morris Scholes sees Vasco Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
20.11
Frederico Saez makes a probing pass to Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.31
0-0Morris Scholes sees Joao Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Semedo knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Vignaroli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.09
Guilherme Ferreira makes a probing pass to Alec Rae. Alec Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.39
Tijani De Boer makes a run forward as Juan Roman takes the throw-in. Tijani De Boer skillfully chests the ball down. Tijani De Boer makes a probing pass to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga sees Morris Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo makes a deft header but it is miles over!
38.16
1-0Vasco Postiga passes the ball forward to Lorenzo Scotti. Lorenzo Scotti lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Favalli with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
42.51
Showing composure, Eugenio Hierro laces a through ball forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Maurice Wau is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
1-1Morris Scholes clumsily knocks into Rainer Jahn. Morris Scholes is shown the yellow card! Rainer Jahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
48.56
Frederico Saez makes a probing pass to Guilherme Ferreira. Showing composure, Guilherme Ferreira plays the ball forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.59
Rainer Jahn threads a neat ball through to Alec Rae. Alec Rae whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Morris Scholes.
53.04
1-1Rainer Jahn takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Vasco Postiga reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
55.14
Morris Scholes threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Favalli smothers it!
60.24
Alje Robben passes the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a simple pass to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.53
Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Rae. Alec Rae shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Maurice Wau.
68.46
Corner kick to NEC Nijmegen. Guilherme Ferreira plays it to the near post. Diaw Lavecchia gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.47
Miel Doomernik threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.44
Diaw Lavecchia flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Vignaroli collects the pass. Anselmo Vignaroli sees a break and surges forward. Anselmo Vignaroli lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Semedo. Joao Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Favalli comfortably punches it away to safety.
79.17
Rainer Jahn chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guilherme Ferreira!
83.14
1-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.17
Stuart White hits a low pass to Anselmo Vignaroli. Anselmo Vignaroli finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.29
Miel Doomernik threads the ball through to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%
Scorers
| Anselmo Vignaroli 38 | Alec Rae 43 Sieb Karelse 60 Guilherme Ferreira 79, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Ferreira of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diaw Lavecchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tijani De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Morris Scholes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anselmo Vignaroli (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Beckham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Favalli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alje Robben (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miel Doomernik (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Saez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Rainer Jahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gregoor Bruins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Rae (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sieb Karelse (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Delano Van Hintum (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lee Kahn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Murphy (DEF) | 0 | |