Match Report


NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen     FC DordrechtFC Dordrecht
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Winston NieuwenburgW. Nieuwenburg66
G
1
G
59Tom Van Der SarT. Van Der Sar
Diego HeesakkersD. Heesakkers60
D
captain2captain
D
68Garry McStayG. McStay
Regilio EversR. Evers58
D
3
D
62Marinus van der HoekM. van der Hoek
Toni Ait AtmaneT. Ait Atmane57
D
4
D
55Victor CruyffV. Cruyff
Danny RoestD. Roest53
D
5
D
53Tjalle LanckohrT. Lanckohr
Jšrg Van OpschoorJ. Opschoor61
M
6
M
58Scott TelferS. Telfer
Joos Van WanrooyJ. Van Wanrooy59
M
7
M
55Rene de BoerR. de Boer
Warren FletcherW. Fletcher49
M
8
M
53Gregoor StroeveG. Stroeve
Roger BabangidaR. Babangida44
M
9
M
50Dennis AverdijkD. Averdijk
Ernest ElzingaE. Elzinga61
A
10
A
63Petri LarosP. Laros
Francis GrimaldiF. Grimaldi58
A
11
A
55Roberto SousaR. Sousa
 
Ahmed LurlingA. Lurling55
G
12
A
54Tony van der HoekT. van der Hoek
Dami‘n NelisseD. Nelisse55
G
13
D
52Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Raymond BlindR. Blind54
A
14
D
51Jo ten BrinkJ. ten Brink

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and FC Dordrecht are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Reis.


0.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
4.14
Roberto Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Petri Laros. Petri Laros cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Petri Laros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.02
Seeing Garry McStay's run, Victor Cruyff quickly throws the ball into his path. Garry McStay sees Scott Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Telfer plays the ball forward to Gregoor Stroeve. Gregoor Stroeve lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.05
Roger Babangida clumsily knocks into Rene de Boer. Roger Babangida is warned by the referee! Rene de Boer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.21
Danny Roest hits a low pass to Jšrg Van Opschoor. Jšrg Van Opschoor chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Fletcher. Warren Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rene de Boer.
15.30
Joos Van Wanrooy hits a low pass to Francis Grimaldi. Francis Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Cruyff.
22.58
Marinus van der Hoek volleys a long ball forward. Petri Laros lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Winston Nieuwenburg!
26.42
Toni Ait Atmane flicks a high pass forward. Warren Fletcher collects the pass. Warren Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Ernest Elzinga who brings the ball under control. Ernest Elzinga shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Tom Van Der Sar.
28.35
Dennis Averdijk receives the ball from a throw-in from Rene de Boer. Dennis Averdijk passes the ball forward to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.56
Gregoor Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Sousa. Roberto Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regilio Evers.
36.09
Joos Van Wanrooy chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Grimaldi. Francis Grimaldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tjalle Lanckohr.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Dordrecht kick off!
55.52
Regilio Evers makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Regilio Evers laces a through ball forward to Ernest Elzinga. Ernest Elzinga plays a scrappy one-two with Francis Grimaldi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Ernest Elzinga provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Tom Van Der Sar reads it well. Excellent save!
57.20
Joos Van Wanrooy receives the ball from a throw-in from Roger Babangida. Joos Van Wanrooy knocks the ball forward to Ernest Elzinga. Ernest Elzinga whips in a cross ball towards Francis Grimaldi. Francis Grimaldi directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.50
Rene de Boer threads the ball through to Gregoor Stroeve. Gregoor Stroeve knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.53
Gregoor Stroeve surges forward with the ball. Gregoor Stroeve advances inside the box! Gregoor Stroeve strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
73.13
Marinus van der Hoek flicks a high pass forward. Rene de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rene de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort. Winston Nieuwenburg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.18
Roberto Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petri Laros. Petri Laros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Winston Nieuwenburg who gathers it comfortably.
79.42
Warren Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernest Elzinga. Ernest Elzinga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tom Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
87.19
Warren Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Elzinga who takes it down. Ernest Elzinga tries a spectacular long range effort. Tom Van Der Sar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Rene de Boer sees Gregoor Stroeve in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregoor Stroeve knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

NEC Nijmegen

FC Dordrecht
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.9%
52.6%
20.5%

Scorers
Ernest Elzinga 87
Petri Laros 4
Rene de Boer 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Petri Laros of FC Dordrecht

Match Ratings