Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 18,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Go Ahead Eagles are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Regilio Koevermans.


0.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Steven Fox hacks Arco Willems from behind! The referee calls over Steven Fox and shows him a yellow card! Arco Willems grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.53
Ivan Montero makes a simple pass to Graham Mann. Graham Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aron Scharrenburg but the linesman indicates offside!
8.11
Ivo Klompe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivo Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Adeshina. Godwin Adeshina finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.07
Gabriel Kiko makes a simple pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink passes the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
14.21
Martin Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Ivo Klompe. Ivo Klompe makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.46
Fabian Natale Pandolfi makes a probing pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward to Leslie Noviello who brings the ball under control. Leslie Noviello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ortega.
20.04
Steven Fox takes it forward alone. Steven Fox shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Oscar Hosé!
21.27
With great vision, Arco Willems plays the ball forward to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.29
Ivo Klompe flicks a high pass forward. Alje Juffing controls it well on his chest. Alje Juffing threads the ball through to Gonzalo Potillon but he's offside!
28.04
Arjan ten Brink knocks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello plays a quick one-two with Aron Scharrenburg and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Leslie Noviello provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.33
Arco Willems chips the ball to his team mate, Alje Juffing. Alje Juffing controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Godwin Adeshina through on goal. Godwin Adeshina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Riemann with no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
39.32
Ivo Klompe flicks the ball to his team mate, Alje Juffing. Alje Juffing knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Potillon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.54
Gabriel Kiko knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Human. Mitchel Human brings the ball forward. Mitchel Human controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.10
Thierry Brighton chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Fox. Steven Fox kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Arjan ten Brink surges forward with the ball. Arjan ten Brink threads the ball through into the box. Leslie Noviello comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Oscar Hosé. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off the second half!
48.04
Alfred Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Prior. Brian Prior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Juffing. Alje Juffing edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alje Juffing provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.05
Arjan ten Brink passes the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Hosé who gathers it comfortably.
57.21
Brian Prior sees Godwin Adeshina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Godwin Adeshina shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Go Ahead Eagles are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.05
Arjan ten Brink clumsily knocks into Regillio Landzaat. The referee calls over Arjan ten Brink and warns him to calm down! Regillio Landzaat stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.41
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Neil Benali replacing Graham Mann .
61.44
Thierry Brighton sweeps the ball long. Neil Benali tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Oscar Hosé manages to keep it out.
66.33
Thierry Brighton takes the throw-in. Fabian Natale Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward. Arjan ten Brink controls it well on his chest. Arjan ten Brink makes an attacking run forward. Arjan ten Brink knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Benali. Neil Benali makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Hosé!
67.28
With great vision, Arjan ten Brink plays the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.15
Ivo Klompe threads the ball through to Alje Juffing. Alje Juffing finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Jonas Riemann had no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
75.25
Ivan Montero passes the ball forward to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Oscar Hosé manages to keep it out.
77.28
Mitchel Human flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aron Scharrenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.15
Martin Ortega threads a neat ball through to Brian Prior. Brian Prior passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Potillon. Gonzalo Potillon finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
81.29
Arjan ten Brink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Benali. Neil Benali knocks the ball forward, putting Leslie Noviello through on goal. Leslie Noviello rockets a shot on goal but Oscar Hosé reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alje Juffing of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Riemann (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Kiko (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Brighton (DEF)
6
4.Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Montero (MID)
6
6.Steven Fox (MID)yellow card
6
7.Arjan ten Brink (MID)
8
8.Mitchel Human (MID)
6
9.Leslie Noviello (ATT)
6
10.Graham Mann (ATT)
6
11.Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13.Mustapha Leroy (DEF)
0
14.Neil Benali (ATT)
6

1.Oscar Hosé (GK)
8
2.Jos de Koning (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Impey (DEF)
6
4.Martin Ortega (DEF)
7
5.Regillio Landzaat (MID)
6
6.Arco Willems (MID)
6
7.Ivo Klompe (MID)
8
8.Brian Prior (MID)
6
9.Alje Juffing (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Godwin Adeshina (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gonzalo Potillon (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dirk Wijker (GK)
0
13.Mark van den Broek (DEF)
0
14.Reinier Vandenbroeck (GK)
0