Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     NAC BredaNAC Breda
Computer Player Computer Player Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Cristiano FavalliC. Favalli72
G
captain1
G
76Roberto ValenteR. Valente
Alje RobbenA. Robben69
D
2
D
68Carlos FirlyC. Firly
Miel DoomernikM. Doomernik68
D
3
D
79Oleksiy KryvenkoO. Kryvenko
Eugenio HierroE. Hierro67
D
4
D
78Eric AppiahE. Appiah
Frederico SaezF. Saez64
D
5
M
80Dagui MionnetD. Mionnet
Guilherme FerreiraG. Ferreira80
M
6
M
75Vasco AndradeV. Andrade
Rainer JahnR. Jahn66
M
7
M
88Vasco SantosV. Santos
Gregoor BruinsG. Bruins77
A
8
M
70Eduardo AlvesE. Alves
Craig GoughC. Gough65
A
9
A
79Romero P. VegaR. Vega
Alec RaeA. Rae60
A
10captain
A
78Frederico SantosF. Santos
Sieb KarelseS. Karelse56
A
11
A
77Tommy PriestleyT. Priestley
 
Delano Van HintumD. Van Hintum64
D
12
D
26Mathieur AnelkaM. Anelka
Lee KahnL. Kahn63
D
13
M
81Greg BeckhamG. Beckham
Frank MurphyF. Murphy63
D
14
A
27Chris MurrinC. Murrin

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to NAC Breda. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giulliano Van Halst.


0.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
2.01
Craig Gough threads a neat ball through to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. With a superhuman jump, Craig Gough connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
3.50
Oleksiy Kryvenko threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alje Robben.
6.40
Eric Appiah receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Firly. Eric Appiah threads a neat ball through to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.25
Showing composure, Alec Rae laces a weighted ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Gough and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rainer Jahn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Oleksiy Kryvenko steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
9.06
Frederico Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
15.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.13
Vasco Santos flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Alves who takes it down. Eduardo Alves shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.53
Vasco Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
20.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Jahn plays the ball forward to Gregoor Bruins. Gregoor Bruins shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
21.59
Oleksiy Kryvenko passes the ball forward to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Hierro.
22.56
Eric Appiah decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miel Doomernik.
26.07
Carlos Firly hits a low pass to Vasco Santos. Seeing a gap ahead, Vasco Santos plays the ball forward to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Cristiano Favalli had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
30.49
Carlos Firly breaks forward. Carlos Firly flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Favalli who gathers it comfortably.
32.47
Oleksiy Kryvenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Alves. Eduardo Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Cristiano Favalli.
33.09
Corner kick to NAC Breda. Vasco Santos plays it to the far post. Carlos Firly looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.50
Guilherme Ferreira sees Sieb Karelse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn makes a looping header on goal. Superb reactions from Roberto Valente. What a save!
42.17
Eric Appiah passes the ball forward to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Vega who takes it down. Romero P. Vega shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.04
Rainer Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Gregoor Bruins collects the pass. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda get the second half underway!
47.32
Rainer Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.21
Eduardo Alves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alje Robben.
53.17
Vasco Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Andrade. Vasco Andrade strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.27
Eugenio Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Ferreira. Seeing a gap ahead, Guilherme Ferreira plays the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.28
Oleksiy Kryvenko advances with the ball. Oleksiy Kryvenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.37
Vasco Andrade brings the ball forward. Vasco Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
65.08
Vasco Santos hits a low pass to Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.39
Rainer Jahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ferreira. Guilherme Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Sieb Karelse. Sieb Karelse gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieb Karelse!
73.49
Miel Doomernik hits a low pass to Alec Rae. Alec Rae sees Gregoor Bruins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregoor Bruins knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Roberto Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.53
Vasco Santos threads the ball through to Tommy Priestley. Tommy Priestley rushes past Eugenio Hierro! Some good footwork from Tommy Priestley provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Alec Rae knocks the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Ferreira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Craig Gough provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

NAC Breda
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Sieb Karelse 69
Rainer Jahn 73
Craig Gough 87
Frederico Santos 26, 65
Tommy Priestley 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Santos of NAC Breda

Match Ratings
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)
7
7.Rainer Jahn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gregoor Bruins (ATT)
7
9.Craig Gough (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alec Rae (ATT)
6
11.Sieb Karelse (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Delano Van Hintum (DEF)
0
13.Lee Kahn (DEF)
0
14.Frank Murphy (DEF)
0

1.Roberto Valente (GK)
6
2.Carlos Firly (DEF)
7
3.Oleksiy Kryvenko (DEF)
7
4.Eric Appiah (DEF)
6
5.Dagui Mionnet (MID)
6
6.Vasco Andrade (MID)
6
7.Vasco Santos (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Alves (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Vega (ATT)
7
10.Frederico Santos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Tommy Priestley (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Mathieur Anelka (DEF)
0
13.Greg Beckham (MID)
0
14.Chris Murrin (ATT)
0