Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 20,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Telstar Velsen and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.45
Robin Hoogstrate takes it forward alone. Robin Hoogstrate goes all the way! Robin Hoogstrate rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.17
Albert Pardo knocks the ball forward to Cor van der Linden. Cor van der Linden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alje Jongen!
21.46
NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping Telstar Velsen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.28
Milan Berck Timmer chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder plays a perfect one-two with Aldo Piangerelli and rushes in on goal... Cedric Helder cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Christian Scarponi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.43
Milan Berck Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aldo Piangerelli. Aldo Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.03
Anton de Koning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Luc Djetou. Jean-Luc Djetou kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Piangerelli. Aldo Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.49
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Cor van der Linden. Cor van der Linden advances with the ball. Cor van der Linden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.41
Diego Lee makes a simple pass to Aldo Piangerelli. Aldo Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.49
Jean-Luc Djetou makes a simple pass to Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder shoots from long range but somehow Christian Scarponi manages to keep it out.
44.33
Robin Hoogstrate hacks Milan Berck Timmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Milan Berck Timmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Jean-Luc Djetou makes a simple pass to Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the second half underway!
48.58
Milan Berck Timmer passes the ball forward to Aldo Piangerelli. Aldo Piangerelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Christian Scarponi easily smothers it!
49.09
Robin Hoogstrate kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam lofts in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.18
Cor van der Linden surges forward with the ball. Cor van der Linden passes the ball forward but Aaron van Dam is offside!
55.02
Robin Hoogstrate chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.24
Jesper Vos clumsily knocks into Patrick Fabrie. The referee calls over Jesper Vos and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Fabrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.44
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.30
Jesper Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Bogarde.
67.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.07
Sjaak Hoogstrate barges into Cedric Helder. Sjaak Hoogstrate is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Helder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.23
Sjaak Hoogstrate kicks a strong pass forward to Cor van der Linden. Cor van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam heads the ball goalwards but somehow Sergio Varela manages to keep it out.
79.57
Cor van der Linden knocks the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.14
Telstar Velsen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate NEC Nijmegen's defence.
83.54
Albert Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Cor van der Linden. Cor van der Linden takes it forward alone. Cor van der Linden knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.44
Diego Lee makes a probing pass to Cedric Helder. Cedric Helder goes all the way! Cedric Helder rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Christian Scarponi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.21
Robin Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam knocks in a cross ball towards Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Helder of Telstar Velsen
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
51.9%
23.5%

Scorers