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 VfB Stuttgart in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. VfB Stuttgart lead by 2-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NAC Breda and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both NAC Breda and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
4.57
0-0Jonathan Rufus hits a low pass to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.55
0-0With a delightful solo run, Claus Høgh stretches the opposition's defence. Claus Høgh threads a neat ball through to John Blinker. Some silky footwork from John Blinker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.53
0-0Helder Almeida takes it forward alone. Helder Almeida threads the ball through to George Eadie but he's offside!
16.07
0-0Peter Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Ensio Taulerus who brings the ball under control. Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball forward, putting John Blinker through on goal. Kubilay Türkyilmaz hacks John Blinker from behind! John Blinker appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
20.56
0-0Peter Keegan clumsily knocks into David Bridges. Peter Keegan is shown the yellow card! David Bridges runs off the knock.
21.35
0-0Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Bridges.
24.18
Kubilay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus makes a probing pass to George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Høgh.
27.38
Egbert Van Halst knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Biagioni. Fabrizio Biagioni flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Biagioni but the linesman indicates offside!
38.21
David Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Høgh. Claus Høgh threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Biagioni. Fabrizio Biagioni whips in a cross ball towards Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs whips the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Lima didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.58
0-0Jonathan Rufus hacks Egbert Van Halst from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Rufus and shows him a yellow card! Egbert Van Halst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.01
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Peter Fenton threads a neat ball through to Egbert Van Halst. Egbert Van Halst takes it forward alone. Egbert Van Halst whips in a cross ball towards John Blinker. Peter Keegan catches John Blinker on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. NAC Breda appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
NAC Breda kick off!
47.28
With imagination, Peter Fenton picks a pass forward to John Blinker. John Blinker shoots from 20 yards but Pedro Lima is on top of it.
48.12
0-1Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Luigi Léonard who brings the ball under control. Luigi Léonard whips in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Fred Van Ede has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.14
Egbert Van Halst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton threads a neat ball through to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus advances inside the box! Ensio Taulerus rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.41
Guy Coppens threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus makes a probing pass to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.54
1-1NAC Breda have made a substitution with Sven Overath replacing David Bridges .
61.54
Sven Overath sees Fabrizio Biagioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabrizio Biagioni rushes past Paul Brown! Fabrizio Biagioni cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
67.27
Claus Høgh makes a probing pass to Peter Fenton. Peter Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Fabrizio Biagioni who takes it down. Fabrizio Biagioni passes the ball forward to John Blinker. John Blinker strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Pedro Lima manages to keep it out.
71.49
1-1Pedro Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guy Coppens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Helder Almeida provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Mick Dublin, going wide.
75.05
Guy Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard puts a great ball through. Jonathan Rufus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.24
NAC Breda have made a substitution with Spiros Tsoukalas replacing Martin Impey .
78.26
Guy Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Eadie. George Eadie tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Fred Van Ede.
79.07
1-1Guy Coppens takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Fabrizio Biagioni reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.51
Luigi Léonard catches Spiros Tsoukalas on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Spiros Tsoukalas runs off the knock.
84.52
Claus Høgh flicks a high ball forward to Ensio Taulerus who takes it down. Ensio Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Frank Matthijs. Frank Matthijs makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Blinker. Some world-class footwork from John Blinker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is miles over!
85.30
Peter Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Martins. Henry Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Paul Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus threads a neat ball through to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Sven Overath threads a neat ball through to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Fred Van Ede (GK)
6
2. Mick Dublin (DEF)
6
3. Claus Høgh (DEF)
7
4. Egbert Van Halst (DEF)
7
5. Martin Impey (DEF)
6
6. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
9
7. David Bridges (MID)
6
8. Peter Fenton (MID)
8
9. John Blinker (ATT)
6
10. Frank Matthijs (ATT)
6
11. Fabrizio Biagioni (ATT)
7
12. Spiros Tsoukalas (DEF)
6
13. Sven Overath (MID)
6
14. Jason Milburn (ATT)
0
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
8
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
5
3. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
7
4. Paul Brown (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Munoz (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
8
7. Helder Almeida (MID)
6
8. Guy Coppens (MID)
7
9. Luigi Léonard (ATT)
7
10. Henry Martins (ATT)
8
11. George Eadie (ATT)
6
12. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
0
13. Fabio Asanovic (MID)
0
14. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
0