Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Cambuur. A crowd of 9,789 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambuur appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cambuur kick off!
9.41
0-0Sieb Van Nistelrooy sees a break and surges forward. Sieb Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
14.28
1-0Rodney van den Berg knocks the ball forward to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica flicks the ball with his head. Pascal Wendel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.24
Don Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney van den Berg. Rodney van den Berg passes the ball forward to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.29
Henry Quansah makes a simple pass to Joe Willems. Joe Willems finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.41
1-0NEC Nijmegen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cambuur's defence.
36.56
1-0Mohammed Pienaar makes a probing pass to Henry Quansah. Henry Quansah chips the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Morton.
38.46
Jamal Van Der Gun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.09
1-0Rodney van den Berg passes the ball forward to Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pascal Wendel easily smothers it.
40.41
Aron Kostwinder kicks a strong pass forward to Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica makes a probing pass to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.35
Ronnie Witschge makes a simple pass to Aron Kostwinder. Aron Kostwinder flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
NEC Nijmegen kick off the second half!
47.15
Sieb Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar shoots from 25 yards but Dave Schaap is on top of it.
51.11
Henry Quansah makes a probing pass to Joe Willems. Joe Willems flicks the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.52
Bram Verberne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamal Van Der Gun. Jamal Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Willems. Joe Willems powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.35
Jamal Van Der Gun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Willems. Joe Willems knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.27
Harald De Graef flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodney van den Berg. Rodney van den Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida plays a perfect one-two with Gary Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Jochem Babangida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Wendel!
66.47
Rodney van den Berg surges forward with the ball. Rodney van den Berg shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
67.51
Ronnie Witschge advances with the ball. Ronnie Witschge takes it forward alone. Ronnie Witschge goes all the way! Ronnie Witschge shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.14
Henry Quansah kicks a strong pass forward to Marchanno Van Der Sar. Marchanno Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.34
1-0Joe Willems catches Ronnie Witschge on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Witschge stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.29
1-0Ron Cas barges into Henry Quansah. Ron Cas is given a warning by the referee! Henry Quansah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.35
Mohammed Pienaar comes in with a late challenge on Jochem Babangida. The referee calls over Mohammed Pienaar and warns him to calm down! Jochem Babangida stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.56
Don Morton knocks the ball forward to Rodney van den Berg. Rodney van den Berg makes a probing pass to Gijs Dudilica. Gijs Dudilica whips in a cross ball towards Jochem Babangida. Jochem Babangida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Wendel!
89.48
Harald De Graef makes a simple pass to Ron Cas. Ron Cas threads the ball through to Gary Dalglish. Gary Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31.3%
40.3%
28.4%
Scorers