Match Report


Roda JC KerkradeRoda JC Kerkrade     NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen
Ralf TillieRalf Tillie Computer Player Computer Player
Vitaliy SkachenkoV. Skachenko72
G
1captain
G
72Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli
Danijel RipollD. Ripoll72
D
2
D
69Alje RobbenA. Robben
Patricio BilaudelleP. Bilaudelle73
D
3
D
68Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik
Craig BurleyC. Burley70
D
4
D
67Eugenio HierroE. Hierro
Kasper ContehK. Conteh74
M
5
D
64Frederico SaezF. Saez
Fernando ReisF. Reis68
M
6
M
80Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira
Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate72
M
7
M
66Rainer JahnR. Jahn
Norman GreeningN. Greening71
M
8
A
77Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins
Ignacio DreefI. Dreef74
A
captain9
A
65Craig GoughC. Gough
Kai WallnerK. Wallner75
A
10
A
60Alec RaeA. Rae
Peter DrydenP. Dryden69
A
11
A
56Sieb KarelseS. Karelse
 
Adam GallagherA. Gallagher67
D
12
D
64Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum
Richard HulmeR. Hulme70
M
13
D
63Lee KahnL. Kahn
Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo70
A
14
D
63Frank MurphyF. Murphy

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parkstad Limburg Stadion where Roda JC Kerkrade play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 20,223 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Roda JC Kerkrade 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 Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
The first half starts with Roda JC Kerkrade kicking off!
3.38
Norman Greening flicks a high ball forward to Peter Dryden who takes it down. Peter Dryden shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.36
Rainer Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
6.18
Rainer Jahn sees space and advances. Rainer Jahn shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
8.18
Ben Woodgate threads a neat ball through to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis whips in a cross ball towards Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Favalli.
9.57
Corner kick to Roda JC Kerkrade. Norman Greening plays it out to the edge of the box. Peter Dryden shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.51
Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Ferreira shoots from distance. Solid save from Vitaliy Skachenko.
12.31
Rainer Jahn brings the ball forward. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.27
Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Dreef collects the pass. Ignacio Dreef threads the ball through to Kai Wallner but he's offside!
18.19
Eugenio Hierro hits a low pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
22.21
Eugenio Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Alec Rae who takes it down. Alec Rae whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Vitaliy Skachenko. Excellent save.
24.09
Guilherme Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Craig Burley. Guilherme Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Craig Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.57
Alje Robben sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.16
Norman Greening comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Ferreira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Ben Woodgate plays the ball forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ignacio Dreef but he's offside!
30.14
Peter Dryden laces a through ball forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner edges inside the box! Kai Wallner takes a shot at goal but Cristiano Favalli reads it well. Fabulous save!
34.11
Craig Burley makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Burley makes a probing pass to Peter Dryden. Peter Dryden plays a one-two with Kai Wallner and rushes in on goal... Peter Dryden strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Cristiano Favalli reads it well. Fabulous stop!
40.04
Patricio Bilaudelle hacks Guilherme Ferreira from behind! Patricio Bilaudelle is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Rainer Jahn stretches the opposition's defence. Rainer Jahn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roda JC Kerkrade appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
49.06
Kasper Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner plays a quick one-two with Fernando Reis and rushes in on goal... Kai Wallner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Favalli comfortably smothers it!
54.22
Eugenio Hierro advances with the ball. Eugenio Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Patricio Bilaudelle is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
55.32
It's a corner kick. Guilherme Ferreira kicks a low ball out wide. Peter Dryden reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.45
Kai Wallner makes a simple pass to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis makes a defence splitting pass to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Favalli comfortably smothers it!
60.08
Roda JC Kerkrade have made 3 substitutions with Adam Gallagher replacing Craig Burley, Richard Hulme replacing Ben Woodgate and Romero P. Redondo replacing Peter Dryden .
63.31
Norman Greening makes a simple pass to Richard Hulme. Richard Hulme deftly passes the ball to Kasper Conteh, releasing him through on goal. Kasper Conteh muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
65.17
Danijel Ripoll catches Guilherme Ferreira on the ankles. The referee calls over Danijel Ripoll and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.54
Guilherme Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
71.02
Danijel Ripoll threads a neat ball through to Kasper Conteh. Kasper Conteh flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Reis who brings the ball under control. Fernando Reis makes a probing pass to Romero P. Redondo but he's offside!
72.54
Ignacio Dreef plays the ball forward to Romero P. Redondo. Romero P. Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Greening but he's offside!
73.00
Danijel Ripoll surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Danijel Ripoll plays the ball forward to Norman Greening. Norman Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.18
Richard Hulme sees a break and surges forward. Richard Hulme knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Hierro.
78.28
Adam Gallagher pushes up the pitch. Adam Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Dreef. Ignacio Dreef knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Greening. Norman Greening jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Eugenio Hierro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.51
Alje Robben decides to run forward with the ball. Alje Robben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Jahn but the linesman indicates offside!
87.33
Miel Doomernik clumsily knocks into Romero P. Redondo. Miel Doomernik is given a warning by the referee! Romero P. Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.55
Richard Hulme makes a simple pass to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fernando Reis scores for Roda JC Kerkrade!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Roda JC Kerkrade

NEC Nijmegen
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Fernando Reis 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Jahn of NEC Nijmegen

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

1.Cristiano Favalli (GK)
8
2.Alje Robben (DEF)
6
3.Miel Doomernik (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
7
5.Frederico Saez (DEF)
6
6.Guilherme Ferreira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)
9
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
6
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