Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to FC Dordrecht. A crowd of 12,199 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by ƒtienne Overbeek-Bloem.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
0-0Roger Chivu makes a simple pass to Kevin Knopper. Kevin Knopper advances with the ball. Kevin Knopper shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Shota Riga!
9.03
Rui Douglas darts forward. Rui Douglas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.18
Rui Douglas passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Erwin Van Der Woerdt. Erwin Van Der Woerdt shoots from outside the area but Gavin Rae reads it well. Excellent keeping!
15.36
1-0Ivo van der Meer takes it forward alone. Ivo van der Meer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Knopper. Kevin Knopper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.28
1-0Steven Cruz hits a low pass to Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
Anton Splinter passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ruud Heering. Ruud Heering knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.44
Rodney Inia threads a neat ball through to Rob Hendriks. Rob Hendriks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Houtman.
24.05
1-0Steven Cruz clumsily knocks into Ed Davids. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ed Davids runs off the knock.
26.54
Ron Bakker plays the ball forward to Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Meiklejohn.
27.50
Rui Douglas passes the ball forward to Rob Hendriks. Rob Hendriks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Splinter.
28.44
Ron Bakker sees Salvatore Gattuso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvatore Gattuso lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.18
Leon Houtman brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Houtman plays the ball forward to Ivo van der Meer. Ivo van der Meer shoots from long range but somehow Shota Riga manages to keep it out.
34.07
Ron Bakker clumsily knocks into Ruud Heering. The referee calls over Ron Bakker and shows him a yellow card! Ruud Heering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.39
1-1Kevin Knopper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Goossen. Jean-Paul Goossen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Heering. Ruud Heering sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.41
Steven Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Douglas. Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Douglas plays the ball forward to Erwin Van Der Woerdt. Erwin Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Rob Hendriks. Rob Hendriks makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.12
Leon Houtman sees space and advances. Leon Houtman makes a simple pass to Ed Davids. Ed Davids controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Shota Riga keeps it out!
40.49
Rui Douglas passes the ball forward to Tiziano Cala Campana. Tiziano Cala Campana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Knopper.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. FC Dordrecht also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Dordrecht players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Dordrecht get the second half underway!
47.45
Rui Douglas threads a neat ball through to Erwin Van Der Woerdt. Erwin Van Der Woerdt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
48.41
Ruud Heering sees Ed Davids in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ed Davids tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.55
Aaron Redknapp takes it forward alone. Aaron Redknapp shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Shota Riga comfortably smothers it!
59.52
Kevin Knopper makes a simple pass to Ed Davids. Ed Davids shoots from outside the area but somehow Shota Riga manages to keep it out.
60.47
1-1FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Ivar Waterreus replacing Tiziano Cala Campana .
65.30
Ruud Heering sees Ed Davids in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ed Davids rushes past Steven Cruz! Ed Davids cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.12
Rui Douglas flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Van Der Woerdt controls it well on his chest. Erwin Van Der Woerdt shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.57
Roger Chivu flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Redknapp collects the pass. Aaron Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Ed Davids. Ed Davids shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.49
FC Dordrecht have made 2 substitutions with Harris Ebbinge replacing Tim Redan and Eric Van Den Bergh replacing Erwin Van Der Woerdt .
79.50
Jean-Paul Goossen threads a neat ball through to Ed Davids. Ed Davids whips in a cross ball towards Ruud Heering. Ruud Heering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Shota Riga keeps it out!
83.17
1-1Bas Fränkel barges into Ruud Heering. Bas Fränkel is shown the yellow card! Ruud Heering carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.51
Aaron Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Goossen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Paul Goossen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harris Ebbinge.
87.46
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Knopper of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Rae (GK)
7
2. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Leon Houtman (DEF)
7
4. Roger Chivu (DEF)
6
5. Anton Splinter (DEF)
6
6. Aaron Redknapp (MID)
7
7. Kevin Knopper (MID)
8
8. Ivo van der Meer (MID)
8
9. Jean-Paul Goossen (MID)
6
10. Ed Davids (ATT)
7
11. Ruud Heering (ATT)
6
12. Piet Vercammen (ATT)
0
13. Mario Codognola (MID)
0
14. Ahmed Melchiot (GK)
0
1. Shota Riga (GK)
8
2. Tim Redan (DEF)
6
3. Ron Bakker (DEF)
6
4. Steven Cruz (DEF)
5
5. Bas Fränkel (DEF)
5
6. Erwin Van Der Woerdt (MID)
6
7. Rui Douglas (MID)
7
8. Rodney Inia (MID)
6
9. Salvatore Gattuso (ATT)
6
10. Tiziano Cala Campana (ATT)
7
11. Rob Hendriks (ATT)
6
12. Harris Ebbinge (GK)
6
13. Eric Van Den Bergh (ATT)
6
14. Ivar Waterreus (DEF)
6