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A few clouds cover the sky here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to De Graafschap Doetinchem. A crowd of 16,186 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Michel Nonda.


0.00
PEC Zwolle start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
Matthias Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Garry Law controls it well on his chest. Garry Law finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.08
Boudewijn Schultz makes a simple pass to Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.33
Matthias Dörner sees Garry McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Law. Garry Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Law!
12.45
Matthias Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Garry Law who brings the ball under control. Garry Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.34
Henry Zonneveld flicks a high pass forward to Paul Van Dinteren who brings the ball under control. Paul Van Dinteren sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.55
Alessandro Possanzini barges into David Lima. The referee calls over Alessandro Possanzini and shows him a yellow card! David Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.17
Alberto Faria darts forward. Alberto Faria cuts inside the box! Alberto Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.55
Danny Alberda sees Paul Van Dinteren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Van Dinteren threads the ball through to Garry Law. Garry Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.14
Milan Berck Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Gil controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jason Fowler.
39.52
Tony Vrede makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Ten Hag. Milan Berck Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Netzer. Uwe Netzer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Duncan Morrison. Excellent save.
42.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.34
Milan Berck Ten Hag threads the ball through to Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil hits a low pass to Paul Souness. Paul Souness tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. De Graafschap Doetinchem appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
De Graafschap Doetinchem kick off the second half!
49.23
Milan Berck Ten Hag advances with the ball. Milan Berck Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gil. Armin Schöll hacks Ernesto Gil from behind! Penalty not given!!
51.56
Garry McNeill hits a low pass to Garry Law. Garry Law lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Van Dinteren. With a superhuman jump, Paul Van Dinteren connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
53.03
Uwe Netzer sees Paul Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.09
Henry Zonneveld makes a beautiful solo run. With great vision, Henry Zonneveld plays the ball forward to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Law. Garry Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bjšrn Van Der Gouw effortlessly picks it out of the air!
60.51
Armin Schöll makes a probing pass to Garry Law. Garry Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini knocks the ball forward, putting Paul Van Dinteren through on goal. Boudewijn Schultz hacks Paul Van Dinteren from behind! Penalty not given!!
65.28
Joris Wevers threads a neat ball through to Paul Souness. Paul Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.57
Jason Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Law. Garry Law makes a simple pass to Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.57
Henry Zonneveld runs straight at the opposition's defence. Henry Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Paul Van Dinteren. Paul Van Dinteren gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.24
David Lima sees a break and surges forward. David Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Souness and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from David Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
71.53
Milan Berck Ten Hag brings the ball forward. Milan Berck Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.46
Roel Vandenbroeck chips the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Ten Hag. Milan Berck Ten Hag flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Gil. Ernesto Gil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.13
Seeing Garry McNeill's run, Matthias Dörner quickly throws the ball into his path. Garry McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Van Dinteren. Paul Van Dinteren plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Possanzini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Van Dinteren comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Bjšrn Van Der Gouw effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Danny Alberda kicks a strong pass forward to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini whips in a cross ball towards Garry Law. David Lima hacks Garry Law from behind! Garry Law appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
30.7%
46.6%
22.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Gil of De Graafschap Doetinchem

Match Ratings