Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to MVV. A crowd of 11,616 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and MVV are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Pierre Leccese.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and MVV are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Pierre Leccese.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the match underway!
9.16
0-0Oscar Pfennings runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Mans. Jimmy Mans makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.40
0-0David Manfredini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Van Der Laan.
12.36
Oleg Mann threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Mans. Jimmy Mans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Van Der Laan.
14.42
1-0Menno Bosch makes a simple pass to David Manfredini. David Manfredini plays a quick one-two with Garry Inglis and rushes in on goal... David Manfredini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Manfredini!
21.36
1-0Frank Hosé clumsily knocks into Oleg Mann. The referee brings Frank Hosé to one side and gives him a warning! Oleg Mann runs off the knock.
34.31
Rainer Friedmann hacks David Manfredini from behind! Rainer Friedmann is warned by the referee! David Manfredini runs off the knock.
38.48
1-0Kurt Heesakkers plays the ball forward to Oleg Mann. Oleg Mann tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Robert Claes manages to keep it out.
42.56
1-0Edgar Van Der Laan clumsily knocks into Mohammed Zwaanswijk. The referee calls over Edgar Van Der Laan and shows him a yellow card! Mohammed Zwaanswijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and MVV get the second half underway!
54.52
David Manfredini hacks Arco Bosvelt from behind! David Manfredini is given a warning by the referee! Arco Bosvelt stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.43
Kurt Heesakkers passes the ball forward to Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.00
Kurt Heesakkers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Mans. Jimmy Mans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Van Gobbel.
61.21
Leon Van Der Laan surges forward with the ball. Leon Van Der Laan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Mann. Oleg Mann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.21
David Manfredini flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gough controls it well on his chest. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.04
Alexander Proctor darts forward. Alexander Proctor knocks the ball to his team mate, David Manfredini. David Manfredini knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Turek with no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
77.32
Shota Van Gobbel hacks Jimmy Mans from behind! The referee calls over Shota Van Gobbel and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Mans runs off the knock.
78.35
David Manfredini flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Fabrie who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Fabrie shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
81.33
Oscar Pfennings threads the ball through to Mohammed Zwaanswijk. Mohammed Zwaanswijk tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
87.55
Showing composure, Leon Van Der Laan picks a pass forward to Oscar Pfennings. Oscar Pfennings hits a low pass to Kurt Heesakkers. Kurt Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.33
Philipp Schnoor knocks the ball forward to Kurt Heesakkers. Kurt Heesakkers makes a probing pass to Oscar Pfennings. Oscar Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Van Gobbel.
90.00
Shota Van Gobbel gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Frank Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29.8%
47.6%
22.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Manfredini of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Claes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Van Der Laan (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Shota Van Gobbel (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Alexander Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ronan Bah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Manfredini (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Frank Hosé (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Menno Bosch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Fabrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Inglis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Garry Gough (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sol Hughes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Gutierrez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Ricci (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Turek (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Van Der Laan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Philipp Schnoor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marinus Hermans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rainer Friedmann (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Kurt Heesakkers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oleg Mann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Pfennings (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arco Bosvelt (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jimmy Mans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mohammed Zwaanswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romano Huistra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Seibert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rody Tychon (GK) | 0 | |