Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at GN Bouw-Stadion where FC Dordrecht play host to Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Van Der Ree.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Dordrecht and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Van Der Ree.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Ighli De Cesare makes a probing pass to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Jochemsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raymond Jochemsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.41
Steven Fox knocks the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Diez who gathers it comfortably.
12.32
0-0Mustapha Leroy makes a probing pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink makes a probing pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Willem II Tilburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.18
0-0Hannes Nordwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers decides to run forward with the ball. Tjalle Heesakkers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.27
Mitchel Human makes a simple pass to Graham Mann. Graham Mann whips in a cross ball towards Neil Benali. Neil Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fernando Diez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.16
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Neil Benali collects the pass. Neil Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann. Graham Mann shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.20
Dominic Niven surges forward with the ball. Dominic Niven whips in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Jonas Riemann. What a great pair of hands!
26.32
Mitchel Human receives the ball from a throw-in from Steven Fox. Mitchel Human knocks the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann rushes past Mohammed Mariana! Graham Mann takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
28.44
Ivan Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Benali. Neil Benali tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Fernando Diez manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.37
Steven Fox takes it forward alone. Steven Fox tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
32.52
0-0Mohammed Mariana plays the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Reyes collects the pass. Gregorio Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe powers a header at goal but Fabian Natale Pandolfi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.36
Fabian Natale Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward to Steven Fox who brings the ball under control. Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
36.10
Thijs Berendsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Klompe. Max Klompe shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jonas Riemann manages to gather it.
38.04
0-0Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward to Max Klompe who brings the ball under control. Max Klompe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raymond Jochemsen but the linesman indicates offside!
42.43
0-0Dominic Niven catches Ivan Montero on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Niven and warns him to calm down! Ivan Montero runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Dordrecht appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Dordrecht kick off!
49.16
Steven Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Benali. Neil Benali puts a great ball through. Aron Scharrenburg runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.55
Hannes Nordwald hits a low pass to Tjalle Heesakkers. Tjalle Heesakkers makes a simple pass to Raymond Jochemsen. Raymond Jochemsen cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Raymond Jochemsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Mustapha Leroy is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.22
0-0Steven Fox clumsily knocks into Dominic Niven. Steven Fox is shown the yellow card! Dominic Niven gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.51
1-0Nick Mans flicks a high pass forward. Max Klompe controls it well on his chest. Max Klompe shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.34
Hannes Nordwald threads the ball through to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Jochemsen collects the pass. Raymond Jochemsen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
65.09
Dominic Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Raymond Jochemsen. Raymond Jochemsen plays a scrappy one-two with Gregorio Reyes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Raymond Jochemsen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
77.11
Dominic Niven makes a simple pass to Gregorio Reyes. Gregorio Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Max Klompe. Max Klompe makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
79.02
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg collects the pass. Aron Scharrenburg whips in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Fernando Diez.
80.23
1-0Steven Fox takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Tjalle Heesakkers reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.34
1-0FC Dordrecht are in full control of this game.
83.23
Arjan ten Brink decides to run forward with the ball. Arjan ten Brink plays a quick one-two with Neil Benali and rushes in on goal... Arjan ten Brink shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.26
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Neil Benali collects the pass. Neil Benali whips in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Fernando Diez had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
32.1%
46.2%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arjan ten Brink of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Diez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Mariana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ighli De Cesare (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thijs Berendsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tjalle Heesakkers (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dominic Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nick Mans (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Max Klompe (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Raymond Jochemsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gregorio Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jšrg Van De Gier (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frank Stam (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ferdi Zwaanswijk (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Riemann (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Leroy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Fox (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Mitchel Human (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Benali (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Graham Mann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Kiko (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) | 0 | |