Match Report
| NEC Nijmegen | NEC Nijmegen |  |  | Veendam | Veendam | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Piet Ketting | P. Ketting |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Christian Sier | C. Sier | |||||||||
| Jurgen Hendriks | J. Hendriks | | 82 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Davy Alberda | D. Alberda | |||||||||
| Ronnie Kans | R. Kans | | 70 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 66 | | Remco Koster | R. Koster | ||||||||
| Alberto Nieto | A. Nieto |  | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Giorgio Marsala | G. Marsala | |||||||||
| Davy Tuhuteru | D. Tuhuteru | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Eric Frijters | E. Frijters | |||||||||
| Daniele Rodgers | D. Rodgers |  | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Pierre Piton | P. Piton | |||||||||
| Bjšrn Neeskens | B. Neeskens | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Arno Szepan | A. Szepan | |||||||||
| ƒtienne Arveladze | ƒ. Arveladze | | 67 | A | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Laurent Zebre | L. Zebre | |||||||||
| Hans Wevers | H. Wevers | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Tobias Schnellinger | T. Schnellinger | |||||||||
| Mehdi Ait-Ouarab | M. Ait-Ouarab | | 66 | A | | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Michel Melchiot | M. Melchiot | ||||||||
| Danny Hesp | D. Hesp | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Tony Beekink | T. Beekink | |||||||||
| Anthony Cales | A. Cales | | 67 | M | | 12 | | D | 65 | | Florian Cziommer | F. Cziommer | |||||||||
| Gary Davidson | G. Davidson |  | 65 | D | | 13 | | D | 62 | | Purrel Bergdolmo | P. Bergdolmo | |||||||||
| Bryan Bosschaart | B. Bosschaart | | 65 | M | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Fabian de Vries | F. de Vries | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Veendam. A crowd of 20,235 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Cornelisse.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Cornelisse.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen kick off and get the match underway!
3.29
0-0Daniele Rodgers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniele Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Christian Sier manages to keep it out.
9.55
0-0Davy Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Eric Frijters collects the pass. Eric Frijters flicks a high pass forward. Michel Melchiot controls it well on his chest. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.47
0-0Davy Tuhuteru threads a neat ball through to Bjšrn Neeskens. Bjšrn Neeskens hits a low pass to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Hans Wevers. Giorgio Marsala hacks Hans Wevers from behind! Hans Wevers appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.28
0-1Laurent Zebre hits a low pass to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Piet Ketting has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.59
0-1Laurent Zebre hacks Daniele Rodgers from behind! Laurent Zebre is warned by the referee! Daniele Rodgers runs off the knock.
20.48
Pierre Piton hacks Bjšrn Neeskens from behind! The referee calls over Pierre Piton and warns him to calm down! Bjšrn Neeskens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.49
Giorgio Marsala darts forward. Giorgio Marsala hits a low pass to Tony Beekink. Tony Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.32
Remco Koster chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Zebre. Laurent Zebre flicks a high ball forward to Michel Melchiot who takes it down. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.38
0-1Bjšrn Neeskens makes a simple pass to Hans Wevers. Hans Wevers plays a sublime one-two with ƒtienne Arveladze and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Hans Wevers provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
30.03
Laurent Zebre knocks the ball forward to Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
32.20
Bjšrn Neeskens barges into Pierre Piton. Bjšrn Neeskens is warned by the referee! Pierre Piton stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.28
Alberto Nieto takes it forward alone. Alberto Nieto plays the ball forward to Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.35
Giorgio Marsala hoofs the ball up the pitch. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piet Ketting who gathers it comfortably.
44.17
Bjšrn Neeskens clumsily knocks into Eric Frijters. Bjšrn Neeskens is given another warning by the referee! Eric Frijters stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Anthony Cales replacing Hans Wevers and Bryan Bosschaart replacing Bjšrn Neeskens. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Veendam kick off!
48.01
Arno Szepan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.03
Ronnie Kans flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Bosschaart controls it well on his chest. Bryan Bosschaart decides to run forward with the ball. Bryan Bosschaart shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.37
Jurgen Hendriks runs forward with the ball. Jurgen Hendriks sees Anthony Cales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Cales lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.57
Arno Szepan threads a neat ball through to Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Kans.
71.49
Bryan Bosschaart knocks the ball forward to Danny Hesp. Danny Hesp tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
73.18
Bryan Bosschaart sees a break and surges forward. Bryan Bosschaart knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christian Sier easily punches it away to safety.
75.22
Eric Frijters barges into Bryan Bosschaart. The referee brings Eric Frijters to one side and gives him a warning! Bryan Bosschaart runs off the knock.
77.52
1-1Jurgen Hendriks flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Rodgers who brings the ball under control. Daniele Rodgers knocks the ball forward to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze rushes past Remco Koster! ƒtienne Arveladze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Davy Alberda!
78.20
Seeing Arno Szepan's run, Laurent Zebre quickly throws the ball into his path. Arno Szepan makes an attacking run forward. Arno Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Piet Ketting!
79.08
Alberto Nieto sees Bryan Bosschaart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Bosschaart passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab knocks in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Christian Sier had no chance!! Goal for NEC Nijmegen!
84.39
Bryan Bosschaart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze plays a scrappy one-two with Mehdi Ait-Ouarab and advances towards the goal... ƒtienne Arveladze side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
87.25
Daniele Rodgers threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Ait-Ouarab. With a superhuman jump, Mehdi Ait-Ouarab connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| ƒtienne Arveladze 34, 79, 84 | Tony Beekink 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to ƒtienne Arveladze of NEC Nijmegen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Piet Ketting (GK)
6
2. Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
6
5. Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6. Daniele Rodgers (MID)
6
7. Bjšrn Neeskens (MID)
6
8. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
9
9. Hans Wevers (ATT)
6
10. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
7
11. Danny Hesp (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Cales (MID)
6
13. Gary Davidson (DEF)
0
14. Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
7
1. Christian Sier (GK)
6
2. Davy Alberda (DEF)
6
3. Remco Koster (DEF)
6
4. Giorgio Marsala (DEF)
6
5. Eric Frijters (MID)
6
6. Pierre Piton (MID)
5
7. Arno Szepan (MID)
6
8. Laurent Zebre (MID)
6
9. Tobias Schnellinger (ATT)
6
10. Michel Melchiot (ATT)
6
11. Tony Beekink (ATT)
7
12. Florian Cziommer (DEF)
0
13. Purrel Bergdolmo (DEF)
0
14. Fabian de Vries (ATT)
0