Match Report


Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem     NAC BredaNAC Breda
Rob BakerRob Baker Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie BoltonR. Bolton68
G
1
G
71Richard BeresfordR. Beresford
Daan Van Der DoelenD. Van Der Doelen62
D
2
D
66Yuri OpdamY. Opdam
Luis RamirezL. Ramirez55
D
3captain
D
64Paul AverdijkP. Averdijk
Roberto MarinR. Marin62
D
4
D
62Alfred BrandA. Brand
Rainer ReimersR. Reimers57
D
5
M
71David SzepanD. Szepan
Carlos SolerC. Soler60
M
6
M
65Said TychonS. Tychon
Luke PhilipsL. Philips68
M
7
M
61Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Cosmin KosterC. Koster75
M
8
M
58Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
David Van Der SchaafD. Van Der Schaaf64
M
9
A
72Cor LuciusC. Lucius
Nabil LindenberghN. Lindenbergh60
A
captain10
A
62Uwe WilkeU. Wilke
Fernando VicenteF. Vicente52
A
11
A
60Richard LiddellR. Liddell
 
Jeroen KansJ. Kans59
A
12
D
61Leon RaffL. Raff
Jean-Paul BroersJ. Broers74
M
13
G
59Cesare ScarpaC. Scarpa
Lee LloydL. Lloyd56
M
14
D
59Urvin van der HoekU. van der Hoek

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 20,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Dijkstra.


0.00
The whistle blows and NAC Breda kick off!
2.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Ramirez plays the ball forward to David Van Der Schaaf. David Van Der Schaaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
3.16
David Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vicente collects the pass. Fernando Vicente makes a pass forward but Nabil Lindenbergh makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
8.25
Cosmin Koster knocks the ball forward to Carlos Soler. Carlos Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.58
Yuri Opdam flicks a high ball forward to David Szepan who takes it down. David Szepan makes a probing pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
Nabil Lindenbergh makes an attacking run forward. Nabil Lindenbergh shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.13
Alfred Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Said Tychon. Said Tychon surges forward with the ball. Said Tychon whips in a cross ball towards Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.57
Cosmin Koster brings the ball forward. Cosmin Koster whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Beresford!
21.11
Roberto Marin makes a simple pass to Luis Ramirez. Luis Ramirez sees Fernando Vicente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Der Schaaf. David Van Der Schaaf directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.46
Luis Ramirez makes a simple pass to David Van Der Schaaf. David Van Der Schaaf chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vicente. Fernando Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Yuri Opdam. That should have been a goal!
27.15
Luis Ramirez hits a low pass to Nabil Lindenbergh. Nabil Lindenbergh flicks a high pass forward. David Van Der Schaaf collects the pass. David Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
33.56
Said Tychon catches Cosmin Koster on the ankles. Said Tychon is shown the yellow card! Cosmin Koster hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.43
David Van Der Schaaf sees space and advances. David Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vicente. Fernando Vicente connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Beresford with no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
38.03
Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, David Szepan. David Szepan shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.26
Luke Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vicente. Fernando Vicente whips in a cross ball towards David Van Der Schaaf. David Van Der Schaaf fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Richard Liddell passes the ball forward to Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius whips in a cross ball towards Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda also appear unchanged since the first half. NAC Breda switch their midfield play to Push Forward and their attack play to Shoot From Distance.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
48.04
Paul Averdijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.33
David Szepan flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Wilke who brings the ball under control. Uwe Wilke tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.02
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Urvin van der Hoek replacing Uwe Wilke .
63.55
Paul Averdijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Urvin van der Hoek. Urvin van der Hoek shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.59
Alfred Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Szepan. David Szepan sees space and advances. David Szepan tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.54
Alfred Brand laces a through ball forward to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Urvin van der Hoek. Urvin van der Hoek connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
69.17
Alfred Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Averdijk. Paul Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Szepan. David Szepan shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
71.14
Said Tychon takes it forward alone. Said Tychon shoots from distance but somehow Ronnie Bolton manages to keep it out.
72.10
Luke Philips flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Vicente who takes it down. Fernando Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Beresford who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Jeroen Kans replacing Cosmin Koster .NAC Breda have made a substitution with Leon Raff replacing Alfred Brand .
78.14
Luke Philips threads the ball through to Fernando Vicente. Fernando Vicente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.18
David Szepan makes an attacking run forward. David Szepan shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.39
Yuri Opdam knocks the ball forward to Said Tychon. Said Tychon hits a low pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Urvin van der Hoek. Urvin van der Hoek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vitesse Arnhem

NAC Breda
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
29%
44.1%
26.9%

Scorers
David Van Der Schaaf 21, 40
Fernando Vicente 34
Richard Liddell 45
Uwe Wilke 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Van Der Schaaf of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Bolton (GK)
6
2.Daan Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
3.Luis Ramirez (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Marin (DEF)
6
5.Rainer Reimers (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Soler (MID)
6
7.Luke Philips (MID)
6
8.Cosmin Koster (MID)
6
9.David Van Der Schaaf (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nabil Lindenbergh (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Vicente (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jeroen Kans (ATT)
6
13.Jean-Paul Broers (MID)
0
14.Lee Lloyd (MID)
0

1.Richard Beresford (GK)
6
2.Yuri Opdam (DEF)
6
3.Paul Averdijk (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Brand (DEF)
6
5.David Szepan (MID)
7
6.Said Tychon (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jose Ramos (MID)
6
8.Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
9.Cor Lucius (ATT)
6
10.Uwe Wilke (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Richard Liddell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Leon Raff (DEF)
6
13.Cesare Scarpa (GK)
0
14.Urvin van der Hoek (DEF)
6