Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Veendam. A crowd of 8,617 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Veendam get the match underway!
6.49
0-0Fabio Di Fabio brings the ball forward. Fabio Di Fabio makes a probing pass to Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.45
Wout Van Ede chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.04
Wout Van Ede flicks the ball to his team mate, Hans Van Loenhout. Hans Van Loenhout tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
14.18
0-0Atam Beekink knocks the ball forward to Hans Van Loenhout. Hans Van Loenhout shoots from long range. Ferdi Brouwer easily smothers it.
15.18
Bram Dijkstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.53
0-0Ignacio Van Gastel advances with the ball. Ignacio Van Gastel flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinier van der Meer.
24.28
Atam Beekink advances with the ball. Atam Beekink finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.47
Reinier van der Meer powers a long ball forward. Kelvin Ince shoots from 20 yards but Ferdi Brouwer is on top of it.
28.44
Bram Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.10
Jan Alberda flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Regi Karelse. Regi Karelse shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.07
Bram Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Duncan Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdi Brouwer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
55.48
Bram Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.06
Ignacio Van Gastel sees a break and surges forward. Ignacio Van Gastel flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Houttuin who gathers it comfortably.
59.33
Bram Dijkstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk goes all the way! Milan Berck Dirk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.03
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.40
Jan Alberda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout Van Ede. Wout Van Ede deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hans Van Loenhout. Hans Van Loenhout lofts in a cross ball towards Regi Karelse. Regi Karelse directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
67.01
Gerard Van Der Meyde knocks the ball to his team mate, Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.39
0-1Mamadou Neveu brings the ball forward. Mamadou Neveu knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Davy Houttuin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.43
Pim Dudilica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hans Van Loenhout. Hans Van Loenhout whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.13
Atam Beekink advances with the ball. Atam Beekink tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Ferdi Brouwer manages to keep it out.
84.52
Bram Dijkstra makes a simple pass to Angelo Barbosa. Angelo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Dirk. Milan Berck Dirk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers