Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Dordrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Dordrecht appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
0.00
0-0FC Dordrecht kick off and get the match underway!
4.25
0-0Showing composure, Steffen Flo plays the ball forward to Stefan Dumitru Olteanu. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu flicks a high pass forward. Nico Haller collects the pass. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.57
0-0Bryan Bosschaart flicks a high pass forward. Arco Chivu collects the pass. Arco Chivu runs straight at the defence! Arco Chivu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Arek Swierczewski gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.41
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu knocks the ball forward to Nico Haller. Nico Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Julian Netzer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.56
0-0Alexander Saravakos catches Bryan Bosschaart on the ankles. Alexander Saravakos is warned by the referee! Bryan Bosschaart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.16
Armin Backes threads a neat ball through to Luís Rico. Luís Rico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Netzer who gathers it comfortably.
24.34
0-1Susumu Saito flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Saravakos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Saravakos knocks the ball forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico edges inside the box! Luís Rico strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.19
Armin Backes threads a neat ball through to Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Luís Rico. Luís Rico connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.47
Alexander Saravakos barges into Ivo Meeuwis. Alexander Saravakos is given another warning by the referee! Ivo Meeuwis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.55
Armin Backes passes the ball forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico whips in a cross ball towards Michael Pierre-Fanfan. With a superhuman jump, Michael Pierre-Fanfan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Julian Netzer.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. NEC Nijmegen have changed their lineup with Piet Ketting replacing Hans Wevers and Alfred Heubach replacing Ivo Meeuwis. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with NEC Nijmegen kicking off!
47.20
Armin Backes hits a low pass to Luís Rico. Luís Rico lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Pierre-Fanfan. Michael Pierre-Fanfan makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.23
Alfred Heubach makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Heubach shoots from long range but Arek Swierczewski reads it well. Excellent keeping!
60.44
0-3FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Steffen Schrader replacing Armin Backes .
63.00
0-3Alfred Heubach plays the ball forward to Arco Chivu. Arco Chivu makes a simple pass, allowing ƒtienne Arveladze to run into the box. ƒtienne Arveladze tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but Steffen Flo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.24
Alfred Heubach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
67.22
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Haller. Nico Haller shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Julian Netzer!
71.50
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu flicks a high pass forward. Luís Rico controls it well on his chest. Luís Rico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davy Tuhuteru.
72.50
0-3Alexander Saravakos kicks a strong pass forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.32
Alexander Saravakos plays the ball forward to Luís Rico. Luís Rico plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Haller and stumbles forward towards the goal... Luís Rico side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
77.32
FC Dordrecht have made a substitution with Lampros Xanthopoulos replacing Michael Pierre-Fanfan .
83.47
Ronnie Kans pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ronnie Kans threads a neat ball through to ƒtienne Arveladze. ƒtienne Arveladze tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.31
1-4Steffen Schrader clumsily knocks into Alfred Heubach. The referee calls over Steffen Schrader and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Heubach runs off the knock.
89.11
Stefan Dumitru Olteanu flicks a high pass forward. Nico Haller controls it well on his chest. Nico Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| ƒtienne Arveladze 83 | Luís Rico 24, 38, 75 Michael Pierre-Fanfan 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Julian Netzer (GK)
6
2. Jurgen Hendriks (DEF)
6
3. Ronnie Kans (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
5. Davy Tuhuteru (DEF)
6
6. Bryan Bosschaart (MID)
6
7. Ivo Meeuwis (MID)
6
8. ƒtienne Arveladze (ATT)
7
9. Hans Wevers (ATT)
6
10. Mehdi Ait-Ouarab (ATT)
6
11. Arco Chivu (ATT)
6
12. Piet Ketting (GK)
6
13. Alberto Nieto (DEF)
0
14. Alfred Heubach (MID)
6
1. Arek Swierczewski (GK)
6
2. Steffen Flo (DEF)
6
3. Tahar Kachloul (DEF)
6
4. Susumu Saito (DEF)
6
5. Serge Sanogo (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Dumitru Olteanu (MID)
6
7. Armin Backes (MID)
6
8. Alexander Saravakos (MID)
6
9. Michael Pierre-Fanfan (ATT)
7
10. Luís Rico (ATT)
9
11. Nico Haller (ATT)
6
12. Steffen Schrader (MID)
5
13. Kaba Kossogonov (MID)
0
14. Lampros Xanthopoulos (ATT)
6