Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Geusselt where MVV play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 20,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MVV are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giampaolo Polonia.


0.00
NAC Breda kick off!
2.36
With a delightful solo run, Martial Besson stretches the opposition's defence. Martial Besson shoots from 25 yards but Pierre-Alain Yapi is on top of it.
8.19
Jesper Bertjens knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.45
Martial Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.49
Oleksiy Kryvenko punts the ball hopefully upfield. Dagui Mionnet threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Some silky footwork from Jose Fortes Lorenzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pierre-Alain Yapi easily smothers it!
12.56
Jochem Arveladze flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Vega controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Vega whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.30
Martial Besson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham sees Jose Fortes Lorenzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.37
Dave Smithe makes a probing pass to Tony Schilder. Tony Schilder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Marques.
21.48
Oleksiy Kryvenko makes a probing pass to Hugo Marques. With a delightful solo run, Hugo Marques stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Marques whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for NAC Breda!
26.44
Hugo Marques makes a simple pass to Dagui Mionnet. Dagui Mionnet flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Lorenzo controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.19
Dave Smithe hacks Greg Beckham from behind! The referee warns Dave Smithe to calm down! Greg Beckham runs off the knock.
28.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.02
Greg Beckham threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.37
Dave Smithe sees Tony Schilder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Schilder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martial Besson.
40.53
Romero P. Vega makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. MVV appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. The NAC Breda players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
MVV kick off the second half!
47.45
Donny Jongen darts forward. Donny Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
48.27
Abdoulaye Falikou Fofana hits a low pass to Jesper Bertjens. Jesper Bertjens flicks a high pass forward to Tony Schilder who brings the ball under control. Tony Schilder shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
53.30
Jochem Arveladze darts forward. Jochem Arveladze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan-Willem van Gastel.
60.31
MVV have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Moulijn replacing Craig Flintlock and Tim Davis replacing Roger Helder .
67.42
Oleksiy Kryvenko chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.02
Tony Schilder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donny Jongen. Donny Jongen shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.20
Jochem Arveladze kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Beckham. Greg Beckham shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
77.47
Tim Davis surges forward with the ball. Tim Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.44
Hugo Marques hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
84.22
Greg Beckham knocks the ball forward to Vasco Santos. Vasco Santos knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Vega but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.20
Greg Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Mionnet. Dagui Mionnet whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pierre-Alain Yapi with no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
90.00
Tim Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Valente who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
29.9%
49.3%
20.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Vega of NAC Breda

Match Ratings