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  Vitesse Arnhem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vitesse Arnhem is a Dutch football club, which was founded on May 14, 1892.
However, the in 2003, the club has fallen on tough circumstances after it was discovered that Karel Aalbers was involved in a tax fraud back in 2000 and has struggled against relegation.
Its home in the city of Arnhem is the unique Gelredome stadium built in 1998, featuring a retractable roof as well as a convertible pitch that can be retracted when unused during concerts or other events held at the stadium although its capacity was rather modest with only 29,600 spectators at most.
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 Vitesse Arnhem ::
Vitesse will now be looking to go unbeaten in the league for the first time in their final match although it isn't as easy as it sounds as they go up against giants RKC Waalwijk.
Vitesse face a tricky away test next week to FC Groningen who have established themselves as one of the top 8 teams in the Dutch league.
Vitesse seem to have a knack of either drawing or losing at Ajax and this game was no different as the score finished 1-1.
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 Determined Ajax kill Vitesse's UEFA Cup hopes: 0-2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vitesse vs Ajax was an unfriendly, rather violent game in the first half, especially from the side of the home team.
Vitesse did not kick the ball across the sideline while their team-mate was lying on the grass, but did expect Ajax to do so once they'd lost possession.
Vitesse were K.O. - and Ajax could actually have doubled the score in the dying minutes of the game.
www.ajax-usa.com /matches/m04-05/determined-ajax-kill-vitesse-s-uefa-cup-hopes-0-2.html   (1055 words)

  
 FootballDerbies.com - NEC Nijmegen vs. Vitesse Arnhem
The cities are close to each other (15 km.) and since Vitesse became succesful in the early nineties the hate between the two sides got stronger.
Arnhem used to be the city of the rich elite while Nijmegen was built by hard working factory men.
NEC was founded by the people from the factories while Vitesse started as a cricketclub.
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 Pierre van Hooijdonk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Van Hooijdonk's previous clubs were RBC Roosendaal, NAC Breda, Celtic, Nottingham Forest, Vitesse Arnhem, Benfica, Feyenoord and Fenerbahçe SK.
Whilst with Nottingham Forest he gained a reputation in England as a truculent performer and even went on strike for a spell when he was unhappy with his position at the club.
In Holland, while at Feyenoord, he will always be remembered for his exceptional free kick abilities and his intregral part in the 2002 UEFA Cup win.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pierre_van_Hooijdonk   (236 words)

  
 Soccerphile :: Liverpool Red Diary 16
Vitesse are currently languishing in the nether regions of one of Europe’s worst leagues, with Liverpool going into the match on a run of four defeats from five Premiership games.
Vitesse were cheeky enough to have a couple of efforts on goal in the opening period, but Bob Peeters couldn’t convert promising balls firstly from Amoah and then Cornelisse.
However their mood changed somewhat during the match, as they are clearly used to being frustrated by their own team, as they collectively shuck their fists at their own players, bemoaning the lack of effort from the away side in attempting to overcome the two-goal deficit.
www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/ne/rd16.html   (2161 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Vitesse Arnhem v Heerenveen Preview
ARNHEM, April 15 (Eredivisie) - Vitesse Arnhem coach Edward Sturing is under no illusions as to the importance of their clash with Heerenveen, describing it as a ``real final'' in the race for European places in the Eredivisie.
Vitesse hold a one-point lead in the table and a win for either side could do wonders for their hopes of a UEFA Cup place come the end of the season.
The Vitesse coach has been cursed with a small squad this season and his resources will once again be stretched to their limits come Saturday.
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 Transfers of Sunday, 11 July 2004
Vitesse Arnhem are reported to have reached a deal with Ajax regarding a loan move for Abubakari Yakubu.
Though Yakubu is yet to agree personal terms with his new club, Vitesse have confirmed that a deal has been struck with Ajax.
According to Vitesse, they are just waiting to thrash out minor details with the 22-year-old player before announcing his signing.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/artikel.php?ID=61442   (290 words)

  
 THE WORLD GAME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vitesse Arnhem have successfully navigated their way through the minefield which is the Dutch promotion/relegation play-offs and will take their place in next season's top-flight.
Vitesse finished third-bottom in the recently-concluded regular season and were thrown into the lottery of the play-offs.
Vitesse Arnhem drew 1-1 against VVV Venlo despite their match being disrupted by heavy storms which meant it began 15 minutes late.
www2.sbs.com.au /home/index.php3?id=46859   (645 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today's news Vitesse, PSV play to goalless draw   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ten-man Vitesse Arnhem defended staunchly Saturday to hold PSV to a goalless draw and seriously dent the Eindhoven side's title aspirations.
Vitesse defender Alexander Rankovic was dismissed in the 26th minute for a third clumsy, scything challenge on Arjen Robben.
Theo Lucius failed to beat Vitesse 'keeper Jimmy van Fessem on a PSV counter, with Mateja Kezman free in front of goal and screaming for the ball.
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 Football - Cult - Bremen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vitesse came close on 29 minutes when Aleksandar Rankovic and Rachmed Mustapha combined to set up Bob Peeters who just failed to direct his header on goal.
Vitesse should have added a third late on, but with 12 minutes to go the otherwise impressive Peeters headed wide from close range.
Vitesse coach Mike Snoei was delighted with the victory.
www.football-cult-bremen.com /engl/werder/season/uefa-2fl.htm   (384 words)

  
 0516.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vitesse's Amoah was grateful for the opportunity to sweep it home (0-1).
Exactly two minutes after the substitution, the Ajax defense was flayed by Vitesse, thanks largely to uncharacteristically inept marking by Chivu, which allowed a Vitesse winger to roll the ball across the 18-yard box to an unmarked Van Beukering.
It was actually their third consecutive loss to Vitesse this season, having fallen 3-2 in Arnhem on October 15 and 1-2 on January 26 in the Amstel Cup.
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 BBC SPORT | Football | Uefa Cup | Owen seals Liverpool win
Liverpool made hard work of their win against Vitesse Arnhem in the first leg of their third round Uefa Cup tie.
Baros moved into the Arnhem box before sliding a square ball into Owen's path and he took the ball in his stride and slotted in from 10 yards.
Arnhem may have been the home side but they took 43 minutes to mount a threat on the visitors' goal.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/uefa_cup/2503141.stm   (487 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Football | News | Vitesse Arnhem 0 - 1 Liverpool
The Vitesse crowd haven't stop singing all night - and now the home crowd behind Liverpool's goal are waving their yellow and fl scarves like maniacs.
Vitesse are continuing to press - but Smicer, who's taken a bump on the head, spends an age getting up and their attacking impetus is lost.
Vitesse: Jevric, Cornelisse, Stefanovic, Frankel, Mustapha Riga, Claessens, Mbamba, Levtsjenko, Amoah, Zeman, Van Beukering.
football.guardian.co.uk /news/matchreport/0,9752,849964,00.html   (2067 words)

  
 Vitesse Arnhem Football Club
Mar 31 2003: Vitesse Arnhem have appointed Edward Sturing as coach.
Mar 21 2003: Vitesse Arnhem have told Rahamet Mustapha to find a new club, while Luis Laros retires due to injury.
Vitesse will try to bring the 22 year old New Zealand international during the transfer window but failing that they are prepared to wait until the close season for the young defender.
www.football-rumours.com /vitesse.html   (209 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: Match Preview - Vitesse Arnhem v RBC Roosendaal
ARNHEM, September 12 (Eredivisie) - Vitesse Arnhem have the opportunity to kick-start their season when they host fellow mid-table outfit RBC Roosendaal tomorrow night.
Vitesse, who finished fifth last season, have failed to fire so far in the fledgling campaign, winning just one of their opening three games.
Their last outing resulted in a 1-0 loss at Zwolle and there is a feeling around the Gelredome that the next three games, all at home, could shape their season.
www.soccernet.com /europe/2000/20020913/reports/61425_pre.html   (408 words)

  
 Soccerphile :: Liverpool Red Diary 14
Now since our opponents from Arnhem decided to reverse the fixtures, nine of the eleven of us had already booked flights and time off work, and were subsequently not able to go on the revised date.
We sang during the entire train journey to Arnhem, much to he bemusement of the non-Scouse passengers, fuelled by the consumed ale and bottle of Bacardi that had been liberated from the overly-expensive bar we had spent the early part of the afternoon in.
Smicer, on for the injured Cheryrou was also guilty of missing chances, though apart from his attempts at goal he impressed and argued his case for a place in the starting eleven against Manchester United at the weekend well.
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 WALK ON - Official Site of the Liverpool Supporters Club (Malta)
Vitesse went close to pulling a goal back before the interval when Amoah tried his luck from outside the box, but Kirkland dealt with the problem with ease.
It seemed only a goal from Vitesse was going to spark Liverpool into life and the Dutch side nearly got it in the 71st minute when Emile Mbamba flicked on for Peeters.
Vitesse Arnhem (4-4-2) Jevric; Jansen, Cornelisse, Stefanovic, Frankel (Mustapha, 35); Mbamba, Claessens, Levchenko, Janssen, Amoah (Dingsdag 67), Peeters.
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 Vitesse Arnhem - Psychology Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This important step has been formulated by then director Karel Aalbers who took over the administration of the club in 1984 and vowed to make Vitesse the 'fourth club' of the Netherlands after Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord Rotterdam.
Since then, the club's finances have been improving and the team finished on a respectable 7th place during the 2004-2005 season, just missing out on a ticket for the UEFA Cup by 6 points.
It is also one of the various venues for the Euro 2000 tournament held in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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 Vitesse Arnhem News
Vitesse Arnhem news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Heerenveen fought back from 1-0 down to beat Vitesse Arnhem 3-1 and climb to fifth in the Dutch first division on Saturday.
S hopes of hanging on to Scotland international Gary Caldwell appeared to be slipping last night after the defender flew out to Holland for a trial with Vitesse Arnhem.
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Vitesse Arnhem has found a new shirt sponsor for the next six months.
In the first part of the Holland Casino Eredivisie Vitesse were sponsored by Big Boss, a sort of construction company.
Vitesse still haven't completed their programme for the winter break.
www.dutchfootball.net /online/index_fullnews.php?id=137&category=1   (103 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - arnhem, market garden, airborne, Non-Fiction Books items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Marillion - FRC-003 - Luxor, Arnhem, Netherlands 1995
ARNHEM A Tragedy of Errors - WWII - BY PETER HARCLERODE
WW2: A BRIDGE AT ARNHEM by Charles Whiting.
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 soccer24-7.com Forums - Coming Sunday: NEC Nijmegen - Vitesse Arnhem
Vitesse can't score (except against Zwolle), and most of the time nec is better in the derby.
I don't have anything with NEC, also nothing with Vitesse, but last years NEC did better in the derbies I believe, because for NEC the derby is the game of the year, especially if it's to be played in Nijmegen...
Simple, Nijmegen is a Catholic leftwing city and arnhem a commercial rightwing protestant one.The main reason Nijmegen was not chosen as capital of Gelderland was because the people were Catholic.
www.soccer24-7.com /forum/printthread.php?t=23836   (549 words)

  
 KNOPPER KEY TO VITESSE WIN : Sporting Life - Football | Holland Eredivisie News, Fixtures, Results, Match Reports, ...
Vitesse Arnhem midfielder Richard Knopper scored a real captain's goal to give his side the points and maintain their push for a European place.
Vitesse took the lead in the 41st minute after the inspirational Knopper had his shot blocked.
Vitesse almost restored their one-goal advantage in the 50th minute but Ghana-born striker Matthew Amoah hit the post with a powerful shot.
www.sportinglife.com /football/overseas/holland/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/05/02/27/SOCCER_Ned-FC_Den_Bosch_Nightlead.html   (387 words)

  
 soccer281102   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Liverpool really should be able to defeat the Dutch side, Vitesse Arnhem.
Vitesse surprised me by winning vs. Werder Bremen over the two legs, but in the Dutch league they are struggling, on the 11th position, 4-3-6 after 13 rounds.
Vitesse will be without the injured Nicky Hofs, Ruud Knool and the suspended Rankovics.
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 Footie Threads - konerman moves to vitesse Arnhem
08-07-2003 07:56 PM Vitesse Arnhem will unveil Rangers defender Bert Konterman as their latest signing at a press conference on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old left Feyenoord for Scotland in 2000, and will sign on a free transfer after he was released by the Gers this summer.
Vitesse technical manager Jan Streuer told Voetbal International: "Bert wants to play football very badly.
footiethreads.com /forum/printthread.php?t=901   (270 words)

  
 Soccer Hut :: Holland: Prosecution demands jail for former Vitesse chairman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Amsterdam (Reuters) - A Dutch public prosecutor demanded on Friday that former Vitesse Arnhem chairman Karel Aalbers be imprisoned for one year, including six months suspended, on charges of tax fraud and forgery.
The prosecutor in the court in Arnhem said Aalbers did not intend to enrich himself through his alleged offences.
Vitesse have been in the Dutch first division since 1989 and normally finish in the top five.
www.soccerhut.net /home/read.php?id=16866   (269 words)

  
 HOLLAND EREDIVISIE: Vitesse Arnhem 2004/5 preview, transfers and prediction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Vitesse Arnhem were incredibly fortunate to be able to secure a relegation play-off place, before eventually avoiding the drop"
Having won on just four occasions in 34 league games, Vitesse Arnhem were incredibly fortunate to be able to secure a relegation play-off place, before eventually avoiding the drop.
They should have few such worries this term, with star striker Matthew Amoah having returned to fitness towards the end of last season and a couple of useful looking additions to the squad.
www.squarefootball.net /article/inbrief.asp?iid=103   (381 words)

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