Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to HFC Haarlem. A crowd of 19,744 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rob Pasanen.
The pitch is in good condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while HFC Haarlem appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rob Pasanen.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
0-0Glenn Meeuwis knocks the ball forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Piet Ketting!
4.22
0-0Jack van Dam flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.25
0-0Ronnie Kans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze kicks a strong pass forward to Hans Wevers but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.05
With imagination, Glenn Meeuwis plays the ball forward to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.13
0-0Alberto Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Antoine Pacios. The referee warns Alberto Nieto to calm down! Antoine Pacios runs off the knock.
20.55
0-0Jan Beukenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jack van Dam. Jack van Dam flicks a high ball forward to Alan Woodgate who takes it down. Alan Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Kans.
22.13
0-0ƒtienne Arveladze clumsily knocks into Cliff Lanckohr. The referee brings ƒtienne Arveladze to one side and gives him a warning! Cliff Lanckohr gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.17
1-0Alberto Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Bjšrn Neeskens controls it well on his chest. Bjšrn Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab collects the pass. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab advances inside the box! Mehdi Ait-Ouarab takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Luis Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.47
Jack van Dam threads the ball through to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.39
1-0HFC Haarlem are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
36.32
Jan Beukenkamp sees space and advances. Jan Beukenkamp threads a neat ball through to Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios whips in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite powers a header at goal but is denied by Piet Ketting. Excellent save.
38.03
Glenn Meeuwis chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.02
Alan Woodgate comes in with a late challenge on Jurgen Hendriks. The referee warns Alan Woodgate to calm down! Jurgen Hendriks runs off the knock.
45.00
Bjšrn Neeskens knocks the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Hesp and advances towards the goal... ƒtienne Arveladze rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Bryan Bosschaart replacing Bjšrn Neeskens. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with HFC Haarlem kicking off!
49.21
1-0Rodolfo Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Diakite. Florian Diakite is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Ronnie Kans's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
50.26
1-0Corner kick to HFC Haarlem. Jack van Dam plays it to the far post. Arjen de Koning rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
51.37
Daniele Rodgers makes a beautiful solo run. Daniele Rodgers shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
53.18
Glenn Meeuwis makes an attacking run forward. Glenn Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronnie Kans.
57.26
Glenn Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward to Antoine Pacios who brings the ball under control. Antoine Pacios knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alan Woodgate scores for HFC Haarlem!!
61.09
Davy Tuhuteru makes a probing pass to Daniele Rodgers. Daniele Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab runs straight at the defence! Mehdi Ait-Ouarab cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Luis Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
63.58
Cliff Lanckohr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Pichichi. Rodolfo Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Alan Woodgate. Alan Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.48
Arjen de Koning brings the ball forward. Arjen de Koning flicks a high ball forward to Antoine Pacios who takes it down. Antoine Pacios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.35
1-1Rodolfo Pichichi barges into Daniele Rodgers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Rodgers stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.28
Ronnie Kans hits a low pass to Bryan Bosschaart. Bryan Bosschaart makes a probing pass to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Brian Flintlock sees Rodolfo Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antoine Pacios. Antoine Pacios tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
78.14
Bryan Bosschaart threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab makes a convincing header but Arjen de Koning is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.49
Bryan Bosschaart threads the ball through to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a cross ball towards Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
83.56
Bryan Bosschaart sees ƒtienne Arveladze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. ƒtienne Arveladze chips the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mehdi Ait-Ouarab provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
84.25
Glenn Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Alan Woodgate collects the pass. Alan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.05
Daniele Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a cross ball towards Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.15
Glenn Meeuwis brings the ball forward. Glenn Meeuwis shoots from 25 yards but Piet Ketting reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
Daniele Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab plays a one-two with ƒtienne Arveladze and advances towards the goal... Mehdi Ait-Ouarab muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mehdi Ait-Ouarab 27, 90 | Alan Woodgate 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Piet Ketting (GK)
7
2. Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Kans (DEF)
7
4. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6
5. Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6. Daniele Rodgers (MID)
6
7. Bjšrn Neeskens (MID)
7
8. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
6
9. Hans Wevers (ATT)
6
10. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
9
11. Danny Hesp (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Cales (MID)
0
13. Gary Davidson (DEF)
0
14. Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
7
1. Luis Ribeiro (GK)
6
2. Arjen de Koning (DEF)
6
3. Cliff Lanckohr (DEF)
6
4. Jan Beukenkamp (DEF)
7
5. Brian Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Jack van Dam (MID)
6
7. Glenn Meeuwis (MID)
7
8. Rodolfo Pichichi (MID)
6
9. Florian Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Alan Woodgate (ATT)
7
11. Antoine Pacios (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Buskermolen (DEF)
0
13. Nelson Van De Ouweland (GK)
0
14. Phil Lampard (DEF)
0