Match Report


Feyenoord RotterdamFeyenoord Rotterdam     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Victor HeesakkersV. Heesakkers70
G
1
G
67Clarence Van Der ReeC. Van Der Ree
Billy BoothB. Booth73
D
2
D
81Christian CaluwéC. Caluwé
Steven CornelisseS. Cornelisse68
D
3captain
D
69Daniel LindenberghD. Lindenbergh
Henry KoncheskyH. Konchesky67
D
4
D
68Francisco FerrerF. Ferrer
Noah LittbarskiN. Littbarski72
M
5
D
64Andy AllmanA. Allman
Graeme ByrneG. Byrne69
M
6
M
75Alje HeerkensA. Heerkens
Gijs Van DinterenG. Van Dinteren65
M
7
M
66Alun KingA. King
Mustapha NeeskensM. Neeskens56
M
captain8
M
58Brian CopeB. Cope
Yuri DenneboomY. Denneboom72
A
9
A
72Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Nicholas BuzareN. Buzare66
A
10
A
69Adam UpsonA. Upson
Alexander MustoeA. Mustoe66
A
11
A
64Humphrey MoulijnH. Moulijn
 
Roland van DamR. van Dam68
G
12
G
67Rody FrankenR. Franken
Ferdi De VetF. De Vet64
A
13
A
62Wilfred Van PuttenW. Van Putten
Wout WinterW. Winter61
D
14
A
62Rodolfo FattoriR. Fattori

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 19,850 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
2.45
Alje Heerkens barges into Gijs Van Dinteren. The referee calls over Alje Heerkens and warns him to calm down! Gijs Van Dinteren runs off the knock.
4.47
Steven Cornelisse threads the ball through to Mustapha Neeskens. Mustapha Neeskens knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Clarence Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
8.20
Brian Cope flicks a high pass forward. Paul Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.57
Brian Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Matteo!
22.54
Alun King makes a beautiful solo run. Alun King whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Victor Heesakkers has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.00
Henry Konchesky volleys a long ball forward. Yuri Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Buzare. Nicholas Buzare connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.46
Gijs Van Dinteren barges into Alje Heerkens. Gijs Van Dinteren is warned by the referee! Alje Heerkens stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.45
Andy Allman comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Denneboom. Andy Allman is shown the yellow card! Yuri Denneboom runs off the knock.
33.48
Henry Konchesky knocks the ball to his team mate, Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren sees Alexander Mustoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Alje Heerkens kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Cornelisse.
45.00
Alje Heerkens comes in with a late challenge on Gijs Van Dinteren. The referee brings Alje Heerkens to one side and gives him another warning! Gijs Van Dinteren stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
Steven Cornelisse flicks a high ball forward to Noah Littbarski who takes it down. Noah Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
49.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Booth plays the ball forward to Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gijs Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Denneboom. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Denneboom connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.44
Andy Allman sees Alje Heerkens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alje Heerkens threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Heesakkers who gathers it comfortably.
54.14
Noah Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Yuri Denneboom. Yuri Denneboom tries a spectacular long range effort but Clarence Van Der Ree reads it well. Excellent save!
57.52
Alje Heerkens barges into Gijs Van Dinteren. The referee calls over Alje Heerkens yet again and warns him to calm down! Gijs Van Dinteren stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.49
Henry Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren threads a neat ball through to Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.24
Daniel Lindenbergh hacks Alexander Mustoe from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.27
Steven Cornelisse drives a long ball upfield. Nicholas Buzare whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Clarence Van Der Ree picks it out of the air!
73.27
Graeme Byrne hacks Alun King from behind! The referee calls over Graeme Byrne and warns him to calm down! Alun King runs off the knock.
75.20
Billy Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Gijs Van Dinteren. Gijs Van Dinteren flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Mustoe who takes it down. Alexander Mustoe makes a great pass forward. Nicholas Buzare runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.21
Graeme Byrne clumsily knocks into Alun King. The referee calls over Graeme Byrne again and warns him to calm down! Alun King gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.18
Without breaking stride, Henry Konchesky plays the ball forward to Graeme Byrne. Graeme Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
Gijs Van Dinteren runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gijs Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Mustoe. Alexander Mustoe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
89.16
Francisco Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Alje Heerkens collects the pass. Alje Heerkens brings the ball forward. Alje Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Feyenoord Rotterdam

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%

Scorers
Nicholas Buzare 26
Paul Matteo 16
Humphrey Moulijn 23

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Humphrey Moulijn of Vitesse Arnhem

Match Ratings