Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 19,774 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daan Zuidam.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daan Zuidam.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off the first half!
2.23
0-0Jaap Polak hits a low pass to Cedric Neeskens. Cedric Neeskens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Law. Garry Law knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ronnie Bolton manages to gather it easily.
9.31
0-0Jean-Paul Broers hacks Garry McNeill from behind! Jean-Paul Broers is shown the yellow card! Garry McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.02
1-0Cedric Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Paul Van Dinteren. Paul Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.55
Jeroen Kans takes a short throw-in bringing Jean-Paul Broers into play. Jean-Paul Broers flicks a high pass forward to Nabil Lindenbergh who brings the ball under control. Nabil Lindenbergh knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Broers. Jean-Paul Broers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.29
1-1Jason Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Nabil Lindenbergh. Jason Fowler is warned by the referee! Nabil Lindenbergh runs off the knock.
22.41
Luke Philips flicks a high ball forward to Nabil Lindenbergh who takes it down. Nabil Lindenbergh lofts in a cross ball towards Cosmin Koster. Cosmin Koster rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Morrison!
24.14
Luke Philips flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Kans easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeroen Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Duncan Morrison!
26.19
1-1Jaap Polak surges forward with the ball. Jaap Polak sees Alessandro Possanzini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Possanzini plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Van Dinteren and advances towards the goal... Alessandro Possanzini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.36
1-1Luke Philips makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.25
Jean-Paul Broers sees Cosmin Koster in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cosmin Koster knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Faria.
34.40
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.13
1-1Luke Philips threads the ball through to Jean-Paul Broers. Jean-Paul Broers whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans connects with a diving header but is denied by Ga‘l Bilaudelle. Excellent block.
40.00
Jeroen Kans catches Cedric Neeskens on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cedric Neeskens stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. The PEC Zwolle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with PEC Zwolle kicking off!
48.31
Alberto Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Law. Garry Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.36
Jaap Polak flicks a high pass forward. Garry Law controls it well on his chest. Garry Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.22
Daan Van Der Doelen flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Koster. Cosmin Koster controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Paul Broers. Jean-Paul Broers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaap Polak.
53.58
Luis Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Faria.
55.11
Jaap Polak barges into Cosmin Koster. The referee warns Jaap Polak to calm down! Cosmin Koster hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.05
Stefan Manetti passes the ball forward to Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
65.59
Cedric Neeskens makes a probing pass to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Possanzini controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Possanzini tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
69.13
David Van Der Schaaf makes an attacking run forward. David Van Der Schaaf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Fowler.
77.26
1-1Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Rainer Reimers replacing Roberto Marin .
84.24
Cosmin Koster chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.55
Garry Law threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.14
Daan Van Der Doelen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Broers. Jean-Paul Broers kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Kans. Jeroen Kans whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Manetti. Stefan Manetti makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Ga‘l Bilaudelle's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
1-1Corner kick to Vitesse Arnhem. Daan Van Der Doelen plays it out to the edge of the box. Cedric Neeskens reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
37.2%
44.9%
17.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Paul Broers of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Morrison (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaap Polak (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ga‘l Bilaudelle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jason Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cedric Neeskens (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Van Dinteren (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Possanzini (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Abubakari Dassen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Henry Zonneveld (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benedetto Sbaglia (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Bolton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daan Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Luis Ramirez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Roberto Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Philips (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Cosmin Koster (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jean-Paul Broers (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | David Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jeroen Kans (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Stefan Manetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nabil Lindenbergh (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rainer Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lee Lloyd (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Vicente (ATT) | 0 | |