Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 20,905 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off the first half!
2.22
0-0Ulrich de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gemmell.
3.10
0-1Don McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas plays a perfect one-two with Geert Haeldermans and rushes in on goal... Simão Cuevas shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Dennis Van De Ouweland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.35
Pinheiro L. Paganin knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McNeill. Don McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason passes the ball forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.13
Don McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas goes all the way! Simão Cuevas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Simão Cuevas scores for SC Heerenveen!!
18.58
0-3John Gemmell threads the ball through to Don McNeill. Don McNeill passes the ball forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas goes all the way! Simão Cuevas tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.05
Johnny Tychon knocks the ball to his team mate, Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.17
0-3Don McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Don McNeill makes a probing pass to Simão Cuevas but he's offside!
24.29
0-3Ulrich de Jong knocks the ball forward to Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Hendry and rushes in on goal... Bjšrn Bakkati cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.12
Thomas Salgado decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas flicks the ball with his head. Dennis Van De Ouweland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.32
Nicolas Sepulveda kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
33.27
Thomas Salgado passes the ball forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.53
Thomas Salgado passes the ball forward to Halldór Sindrason. Halldór Sindrason plays a perfect one-two with Simão Cuevas and rushes in on goal... Halldór Sindrason shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Van De Ouweland easily smothers it!
45.00
John Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don McNeill. Don McNeill passes the ball forward to Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Bloomer.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and SC Heerenveen kick off!
48.10
Stefano Wau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.37
0-4Mohamed Mokrani clumsily knocks into John Gemmell. The referee calls over Mohamed Mokrani and warns him to calm down! John Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Marinus Vermeulen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong threads the ball through to Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry heads the ball goalwards. Stephen Hendry scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
60.40
1-4Nicolas Sepulveda clumsily knocks into Thomas Salgado. The referee calls over Nicolas Sepulveda and warns him to calm down! Thomas Salgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.21
Marinus Vermeulen kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong makes a simple pass to Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.25
Johnny Tychon surges forward with the ball. Johnny Tychon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dennis Van De Ouweland manages to gather it comfortably.
69.22
Stefano Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Juan Ignacio Ponce manages to gather it comfortably.
77.39
Johnny Tychon knocks the ball forward to Simão Cuevas. Simão Cuevas whips in a cross ball towards Geert Haeldermans. Geert Haeldermans heads the ball goalwards. Dennis Van De Ouweland easily picks it out of the air!
78.48
Mauricio Nieto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Sepulveda. Nicolas Sepulveda flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.15
Mauricio Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Sepulveda. Nicolas Sepulveda knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arjen Lee.
87.58
John Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Ulrich de Jong. Ulrich de Jong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mauricio Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Wau. Stefano Wau makes a simple pass to Bjšrn Bakkati. Bjšrn Bakkati lofts in a cross ball towards Mohamed Mokrani. Mohamed Mokrani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
| Stephen Hendry 55 | Simão Cuevas 3, 8, 15, 26 |