Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to NAC Breda. A crowd of 19,171 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Smits.
The pitch is in great condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while NAC Breda appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mitchel Smits.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with PEC Zwolle kicking off!
4.01
0-0Said Tychon darts forward. Said Tychon whips in a cross ball towards Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.07
Henry Zonneveld passes the ball forward to Daniel Nunes. Daniel Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
10.57
0-0Cor Lucius clumsily knocks into Garry McNeill. Cor Lucius is warned by the referee! Garry McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.33
Paul Averdijk threads the ball through to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Cor Lucius and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Richard Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.44
1-0Danny Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Neeskens controls it well on his chest. Cedric Neeskens flicks a high ball forward to Garry McNeill who takes it down. Garry McNeill shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for PEC Zwolle!
24.53
1-0Armin Schöll chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Neeskens. Cedric Neeskens brings the ball forward. Cedric Neeskens knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Possanzini. Alfred Brand hacks Alessandro Possanzini from behind! Penalty for PEC Zwolle!!
24.53
1-0The referee points to the spot..
26.32
Daniel Nunes slowly runs up. It's in!! Richard Beresford had no chance!!
30.35
2-0Cedric Neeskens threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Possanzini. Alessandro Possanzini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richard Beresford effortlessly gets down and covers it.
32.39
Armin Schöll makes a strong solo run forward. Armin Schöll runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Armin Schöll lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Van Dinteren. Paul Van Dinteren finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Richard Beresford!
42.48
Richard Liddell catches Armin Schöll on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard Liddell and warns him to calm down! Armin Schöll runs off the knock.
45.00
Said Tychon threads a neat ball through to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. The PEC Zwolle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
NAC Breda start the second half!
53.57
2-0Danny Alberda passes the ball forward to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.56
Yuri Opdam picks a pass forward to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Duncan Morrison manages to gather it.
59.29
Paul Averdijk flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Strachan who gracefully takes it down. Kevin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Said Tychon. Said Tychon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
60.08
2-0NAC Breda have made a substitution with Urvin van der Hoek replacing Uwe Wilke .
61.09
Jason Fowler threads the ball through to Cedric Neeskens. Cedric Neeskens plays the ball forward to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Van Dinteren. Paul Van Dinteren is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.25
Alfred Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Said Tychon. Said Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Urvin van der Hoek. Urvin van der Hoek lofts in a cross ball towards Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Duncan Morrison gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
69.37
Paul Van Dinteren knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Nunes. Daniel Nunes plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Possanzini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Nunes tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
75.18
Henry Zonneveld flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Neeskens. Cedric Neeskens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.53
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Leon Raff replacing Alfred Brand .
78.61
3-0Daniel Nunes clumsily knocks into Said Tychon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Said Tychon runs off the knock.
83.03
Henry Zonneveld flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Nunes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.07
Paul Averdijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan sees Cor Lucius in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cor Lucius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.28
Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Duncan Morrison. Excellent save.
87.03
Said Tychon chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.35
3-0Seeing a gap ahead, Urvin van der Hoek plays the ball forward to Cor Lucius. Cor Lucius whips in a cross ball towards Said Tychon. Said Tychon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Armin Schöll sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
Henry Zonneveld flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Possanzini controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Possanzini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%
Scorers
| Garry McNeill 20 Daniel Nunes 26 (p) Paul Van Dinteren 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garry McNeill of PEC Zwolle |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Morrison (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danny Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Schöll (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jason Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cedric Neeskens (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Henry Zonneveld (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry McNeill (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Daniel Nunes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Paul Van Dinteren (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alessandro Possanzini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abubakari Dassen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ga‘l Bilaudelle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Dörner (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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Said Tychon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cor Lucius (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Uwe Wilke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cesare Scarpa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Urvin van der Hoek (DEF) | 6 | |