Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Heracles Almelo kick off!
6.50
0-0Jochem Babangida hacks Delano Overmars from behind! The referee calls over Jochem Babangida and warns him to calm down! Delano Overmars stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.49
0-0Bram Volmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Purrel Hansma. Purrel Hansma flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel ten Brink. Daniel ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.45
1-0Rodney van den Berg advances with the ball. Rodney van den Berg plays a perfect one-two with Gijs Dudilica and rushes in on goal... Rodney van den Berg tries a spectacular strike. Purrel Van Der Meyde is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.20
Quim Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel ten Brink. Daniel ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.53
1-0Ronald Oosterhof sweeps the ball long. Gary Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Purrel Van Der Meyde easily smothers it.
30.24
1-0Ronnie Witschge brings the ball forward. Ronnie Witschge surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.44
1-0Rodney van den Berg catches Shota Van Der Sar on the ankles. Rodney van den Berg is shown the yellow card! Shota Van Der Sar runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
47.43
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.53
Aaron Schreuder threads the ball through to Daniel ten Brink. Daniel ten Brink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
57.25
Roberto Goulooze chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Quaresma. Quim Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Daniel ten Brink. Daniel ten Brink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.34
Ronnie Witschge kicks a strong pass forward to Rodney van den Berg. Rodney van den Berg sees a break and surges forward. Rodney van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Purrel Van Der Meyde!
65.43
Delano Overmars makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Schreuder. Aaron Schreuder flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Doomernik.
67.28
Quim Quaresma threads the ball through to Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.09
Harald De Graef advances with the ball. Harald De Graef makes a probing pass to Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Purrel Van Der Meyde is on top of it.
89.31
Aniello Zoppetti makes a simple pass to Shota Van Der Sar. Shota Van Der Sar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Emmerlich. Marcel Emmerlich shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dave Schaap manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Aron Kostwinder knocks the ball forward to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish plays a perfect one-two with Jochem Babangida and rushes in on goal... Gary Dalglish tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Purrel Van Der Meyde manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.7%
45.3%
25%
Scorers