Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to HBS Craeyenhout. A crowd of 11,041 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NEC Nijmegen and HBS Craeyenhout are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
Copain Senden threads the ball through to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.36
Adilson Franken brings the ball forward. Adilson Franken knocks the ball forward to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Bobson. With a superhuman jump, Nelson Bobson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
4.23
Tim Gordon sees Nicolas Pardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Pardo shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.06
Aaron Vierklau advances with the ball. Aaron Vierklau whips in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.22
Nelson Bobson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
Toifilou Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.20
Toifilou Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Glass.
30.23
Roger Hoogendorp threads a neat ball through to Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for HBS Craeyenhout!
34.43
David Manfredini sees space and advances. David Manfredini lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
36.57
Brian Beagrie makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Beagrie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Beagrie rushes past Adilson Franken! Adilson Franken catches Brian Beagrie on the ankles. Brian Beagrie appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.26
Richard Carrick threads the ball through to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gerard Mans comfortably smothers it!
39.55
David Manfredini flicks a high pass forward. Roland Hermans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roland Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.42
Brian Beagrie hits a low pass to Toifilou Jezierski. Toifilou Jezierski makes a defence splitting pass to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Jonas Diakite has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen appear unchanged since the first half. HBS Craeyenhout also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
HBS Craeyenhout kick off and get the second half underway!
48.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Tim Brighton plays the ball forward to Brian Beagrie. Brian Beagrie threads a neat ball through to Anthony Henry. Anthony Henry whips in a cross ball towards Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Thijs Ikedia's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
49.11
It's a corner kick. Brian Beagrie loops the ball over to the far post. Alex Bremner gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
57.45
Tim Gordon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tim Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.19
Adilson Franken comes in with a late challenge on Brian Beagrie. The referee warns Adilson Franken to calm down! Brian Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.51
Nicolas Pardo hits a low pass to Alex Bremner. Alex Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Bobson. Nelson Bobson beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.27
Thijs Ikedia flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Bobson controls it well on his chest. Nelson Bobson threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Pardo. Nicolas Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Proctor.
87.14
Alexander Proctor knocks the ball forward to David Manfredini. David Manfredini threads a neat ball through to Roland Hermans. Roland Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jos Bobson.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.5714285714286 vs 41.4285714285714
Play Area
Home team third: 24.29%, Midfield: 51.43%, Away team third: 24.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Henry of NEC Nijmegen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Gerard Mans (GK)
6
2. Copain Senden (DEF)
6
7
5. Tim Brighton (DEF)
6
8. Brian Beagrie (MID)
7
9. Frank Hosé (MID)
6
10. Roland Hermans (ATT)
8
11. Anthony Henry (ATT)
9

12. Andy Gallacher (ATT)
0
13. ƒtienne Dibi (DEF)
0
14. Andy Ricci (ATT)
0

6
6
3. Thijs Ikedia (DEF)
6
4. Don Glass (DEF)
6
5. Jos Bobson (DEF)
6
6
7. Tim Gordon (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Pardo (MID)
6
10. Nelson Bobson (ATT)
8
11. Alex Bremner (ATT)
8

0
13. Hamed Citony (GK)
0
14. Max Gascoigne (DEF)
0