Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Rat Verlegh Stadion where NAC Breda play Vitesse Arnhem in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both NAC Breda and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both NAC Breda and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the match!
2.58
0-1Ruel Peckham brings the ball forward. Ruel Peckham passes the ball forward to Daniel Lightfoot. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Lightfoot provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.02
With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Arias stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Arias cuts inside the box! Mauricio Arias rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Arias!
14.23
Egbert Van Halst makes a probing pass to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Overath. Sven Overath deftly passes the ball to Frank Matthijs, releasing him through on goal. Frank Matthijs shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gaspar Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for NAC Breda!
18.54
1-2Daniel Lightfoot makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Lightfoot shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Hugo Bento!
21.21
Mauricio Arias flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Lightfoot collects the pass. Daniel Lightfoot makes a simple pass, allowing Wilco Kromkamp to run into the box. Wilco Kromkamp shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hugo Bento!
24.21
Ensio Taulerus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs whips in a cross ball towards Dion Youds. Dion Youds is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.37
Peter Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Sven Overath who takes it down. Sven Overath makes a simple pass to Dion Youds. Dion Youds advances inside the box! Dion Youds rockets a shot on goal but Gaspar Barbosa is on top of it.
33.42
Peter Fenton makes a probing pass to John Blinker. John Blinker lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs connects with a diving header. Gaspar Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.41
2-2Dion Youds makes a probing pass to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
42.38
Tiago Martins threads the ball through to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham sees Wilco Kromkamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Kromkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. Vitesse Arnhem also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
NAC Breda start the second half!
57.04
2-2Sven Overath passes the ball forward to John Blinker. John Blinker passes the ball forward but Frank Matthijs is offside!
60.20
2-2NAC Breda have made 2 substitutions with Aabraham Litmanen replacing Sven Overath and Jason Milburn replacing Frank Matthijs .Vitesse Arnhem have made 2 substitutions with Martin Dahlin replacing Mauricio Arias and Daniel Windass replacing Jeremie Warmuz .
63.08
Mick Dublin makes a simple pass to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Youds. Dion Youds makes a simple pass, allowing Jason Milburn to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Jason Milburn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.51
Mick Dublin hits a low pass to John Blinker. John Blinker makes a probing pass to Dion Youds. Dion Youds shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gaspar Barbosa manages to gather it.
67.34
Jason Milburn takes the throw-in. Dion Youds flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Milburn threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. John Blinker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gaspar Barbosa!
72.30
Aabraham Litmanen makes a simple pass to Dion Youds. Dion Youds whips in a cross ball towards John Blinker. John Blinker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.45
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Spiros Tsoukalas replacing Egbert Van Halst .
84.29
Ensio Taulerus darts forward. Ensio Taulerus lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.26
3-2Tiago Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tiago Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Tiago Martins passes the ball forward to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham makes a pass forward but Wilco Kromkamp makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Bento (GK)
6
2. Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3. Claus Høgh (DEF)
6
4. Egbert Van Halst (DEF)
6
5. Martin Impey (DEF)
6
6. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
7
7. Sven Overath (MID)
7
8. Peter Fenton (MID)
6
9. John Blinker (ATT)
7
10. Frank Matthijs (ATT)
9
11. Dion Youds (ATT)
8
12. Spiros Tsoukalas (DEF)
6
13. Aabraham Litmanen (MID)
6
14. Jason Milburn (ATT)
8
1. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Stephan Gruber (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Emmerlich (DEF)
6
4. John Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Omer Clapham (DEF)
6
6. Ruel Peckham (MID)
7
7. Tiago Martins (MID)
7
8. Mauricio Arias (MID)
8
9. Daniel Lightfoot (ATT)
8
10. Wilco Kromkamp (ATT)
6
11. Jeremie Warmuz (ATT)
6
12. Martin Dahlin (ATT)
6
13. Steve Clapham (DEF)
0
14. Daniel Windass (ATT)
6