Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Joris Jongen.


0.00
Vitesse Arnhem start the match!
2.19
Marinus Dijkhuizen clumsily knocks into Stefan Engelaar. Marinus Dijkhuizen is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Engelaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.58
Atam Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Erwin Ebbinge. Erwin Ebbinge makes a simple pass to Sven Willems. Sven Willems rushes past Jannes Davids! Some good footwork from Sven Willems provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ramon Inia.
10.55
Cedric Klein takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Joris Brouwers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.11
Alberto Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Bram Wiekens. Bram Wiekens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tijani Maris.
22.59
Frederic Coupet comes in with a late challenge on Jannes Davids. The referee brings Frederic Coupet to one side and gives him a warning! Jannes Davids hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.46
Ignacio Wijker hacks Alberto Soares from behind! Ignacio Wijker is warned by the referee! Alberto Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.23
Erwin Ebbinge threads a neat ball through to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Willems. Sven Willems side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
27.22
Tijani Maris flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Dijkhuizen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marinus Dijkhuizen hits a low pass to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
32.11
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Marco De Visser .
40.08
Clarence Alberda hits a low pass to Cedric Klein. Cedric Klein plays the ball forward to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet knocks the ball forward to Sven Willems but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Abubakari de Haan hacks Sven Willems from behind! The referee calls over Abubakari de Haan and shows him a yellow card! Sven Willems runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle have changed their lineup with Giovanni Meijer replacing Sven Willems. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with David Law replacing Vasco Moreira and Benedetto Falsini replacing Bram Wiekens.

45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off!
47.37
Clarence Alberda sees Wilfred De Vogt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfred De Vogt flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni Meijer who gracefully takes it down. Giovanni Meijer puts a great ball through. Frederic Coupet runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.55
Atam Van Dieren sees Erwin Ebbinge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Ebbinge threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Meijer. Giovanni Meijer plays a one-two with Frederic Coupet and rushes in on goal... Giovanni Meijer rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.08
With vision, Ignacio Wijker plays the ball forward to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.39
Clarence Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred De Vogt controls it well on his chest. Wilfred De Vogt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Meijer. Giovanni Meijer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.44
Erwin Ebbinge threads the ball through to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.31
Benedetto Falsini barges into Atam Van Dieren. The referee calls over Benedetto Falsini and shows him a yellow card! Atam Van Dieren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.41
Clarence Alberda makes a simple pass to Cedric Klein. Cedric Klein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Meijer. Giovanni Meijer shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.34
Tijani Maris chips the ball to his team mate, Marinus Dijkhuizen. Marinus Dijkhuizen makes a simple pass to Giovanni Meijer. Giovanni Meijer whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet makes a deft header. Ramon Inia manages to gather it comfortably.
78.20
Clarence Alberda threads a neat ball through to Marinus Dijkhuizen. Marinus Dijkhuizen flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Coupet who brings the ball neatly under control. Frederic Coupet shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
81.24
Wilfred De Vogt kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Coupet. Frederic Coupet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 79.4520547945205 vs 20.5479452054795
Play Area
Home team third: 21.92%, Midfield: 52.05%, Away team third: 26.03%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Meijer of PEC Zwolle

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Tijani Maris (DEF)
7
7
6
8. Erwin Ebbinge (MID)
7
9. Cedric Klein (MID)
7
10. Sven Willems (ATT)
6
11. Frederic Coupet (ATT)
7

0
13. Carlton Carlton (DEF)
0
14. Giovanni Meijer (ATT)
9

1. Ramon Inia (GK)
7
2. Vasco Moreira (DEF)
6
6
4. Jannes Davids (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
10. Stefan Engelaar (ATT)
6
11. Bram Wiekens (ATT)
6

12. David Law (MID)
6