Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at MariFlex Stadion where RBC Roosendaal play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 16,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RBC Roosendaal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Van Der Gaag.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
2.47
1-0Stefan Splinter threads a neat ball through to Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.47
1-0Anton Meidt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anton Meidt shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.46
1-0Hennie Zimmerman flicks the ball to his team mate, Bjšrn Lurling. Bjšrn Lurling chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.26
Ivo van der Meer surges forward with the ball. Ivo van der Meer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulliano Dos Santos who gathers it comfortably.
14.08
1-0Leon van der Linden flicks a high pass forward to Rob Hermans who brings the ball under control. Rob Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
18.27
Bram Van Wanrooy passes the ball forward to Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Meidt. Anton Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Ahmed Melchiot. Excellent save.
22.29
Anton Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon van der Linden. Leon van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ahmed Melchiot who gathers it comfortably.
24.53
Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Ed Davids. Ed Davids passes the ball forward to Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.03
Bram Van Wanrooy breaks forward. Bram Van Wanrooy flicks a high pass forward to Rob Hermans who brings the ball under control. Rob Hermans shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
32.55
Leon Houtman flicks a high pass forward. Ivo van der Meer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivo van der Meer makes an attacking run forward. Ivo van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Ed Davids. Ed Davids finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
39.16
Bram Van Wanrooy makes a simple pass to Anton Meidt. Anton Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.09
Anton Meidt knocks the ball forward to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer knocks in a cross ball towards Sabri Pedron. Sabri Pedron finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ahmed Melchiot is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RBC Roosendaal appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RBC Roosendaal kick off!
51.25
2-0Sabri Pedron makes a simple pass to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer makes a probing pass to Anton Meidt but he's offside!
53.09
Leon van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.45
Leon van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
67.51
Bjšrn Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Mitchell Ooijer controls it well on his chest. Mitchell Ooijer shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.16
Ivo van der Meer flicks the ball to his team mate, Ed Davids. Ed Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.26
Roger Chivu flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Paul Goossen who takes it down. Jean-Paul Goossen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hennie Zimmerman.
77.50
Bram Van Wanrooy passes the ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchell Ooijer but he's offside!
81.50
Hennie Zimmerman flicks a high ball forward to Anton Meidt who takes it down. Anton Meidt plays the ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.20
Bram Van Wanrooy runs forward with the ball. Bram Van Wanrooy knocks the ball forward to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
85.26
Jean-Paul Goossen sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Paul Goossen knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon van der Linden of RBC Roosendaal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulliano Dos Santos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hennie Zimmerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bram Van Wanrooy (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Bjšrn Lurling (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stefan Splinter (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anton Meidt (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Leon van der Linden (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Sabri Pedron (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Mitchell Ooijer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rob Hermans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frits Zegers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Delano de Graaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Peppinck (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ahmed Melchiot (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joos Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roger Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aaron Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Knopper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivo van der Meer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jean-Paul Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ed Davids (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Piet Vercammen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Codognola (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Ramirez (ATT) | 0 | |