Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 17,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Feyenoord Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off!
4.28
0-0Andy Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp threads the ball through to Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Mario Gattuso is on top of it.
9.59
Andy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Mario Gattuso!
18.17
0-0Edwin De Windt clumsily knocks into Sieme Hoogendorp. The referee calls over Edwin De Windt and warns him to calm down! Sieme Hoogendorp runs off the knock.
20.04
0-0Steve Janssen decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Janssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.07
Stefan Helder knocks the ball forward to Steve Janssen. Steve Janssen advances with the ball. Steve Janssen chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.52
Jamal Van Der Leegte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks shoots from distance but Mario Gattuso is on top of it.
32.42
1-0Geoffrey Van Vossen chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.20
Geoffrey Van Vossen takes it forward alone. Geoffrey Van Vossen lofts in a cross ball towards Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Feyenoord Rotterdam kicking off!
47.27
1-0Andy Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Gattuso who gathers it comfortably.
57.14
Nils Schell sees space and advances. Nils Schell decides to run forward with the ball. Nils Schell finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Mario Gattuso manages to keep it out.
59.13
1-0Max Juarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Gronkjaer. Tom Gronkjaer makes a probing pass to Colin Dickov but he's offside!
60.02
Stefan Helder threads the ball through to Steve Janssen. Steve Janssen threads the ball through to Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Mario Gattuso.
61.03
Nils Schell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg goes all the way! Dirk Versteeg tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mario Gattuso manages to gather it comfortably.
63.21
Geoffrey Van Vossen knocks the ball forward to Mustapha Hendriks. Mustapha Hendriks plays a perfect one-two with Dirk Versteeg and rushes in on goal... Mustapha Hendriks takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.24
JŸrgen de Haan threads the ball through to Tom Gronkjaer. Tom Gronkjaer lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Colin Dickov scores for NEC Nijmegen!!
69.03
Valentino Montella makes a beautiful solo run. Valentino Montella goes all the way! Valentino Montella makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Tom Schreuder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.17
Regi Koevermans threads the ball through to JŸrgen de Haan. JŸrgen de Haan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Gronkjaer. Tom Gronkjaer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Tom Schreuder!
75.14
Valentino Montella chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.53
Thomas Will decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp plays a perfect one-two with Dirk Versteeg and rushes in on goal... Sieme Hoogendorp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.53
Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Sieme Hoogendorp. Sieme Hoogendorp tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.19
2-2Steve Janssen comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Veloso. Steve Janssen is shown the yellow card! Bruno Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.09
Geoffrey Van Vossen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Versteeg. Dirk Versteeg kicks a strong pass forward to Sieme Hoogendorp but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.17
Valentino Montella sees a break and surges forward. Valentino Montella tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.22
Bruno Veloso catches Steve Janssen on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Veloso and warns him to calm down! Steve Janssen runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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