Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     SBV ExcelsiorSBV Excelsior
David BaconDavid Bacon Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Jonas RiemannJ. Riemann78
G
1captain
G
83Cesar Marco AurelioC. Marco Aurelio
Mustapha LeroyM. Leroy66
D
2
D
80Kasper SørensenK. Sørensen
Thierry BrightonT. Brighton72
D
captain3
D
77Roberto CostaR. Costa
Fabian Natale PandolfiF. Pandolfi71
D
4
D
81Santiago AguirreS. Aguirre
Ivan MonteroI. Montero68
M
5
D
83Horacio OsorioH. Osorio
Arjan ten BrinkA. ten Brink76
M
6
M
85Klaus SinkonenK. Sinkonen
Karim Joseph-AugustinK. Joseph-Augustin74
M
7
M
86Marcel WiekensM. Wiekens
Mitchel HumanM. Human67
M
8
M
78Stefan De ClerS. De Cler
Neil BenaliN. Benali71
A
9
A
80Mamar PeléM. Pelé
Graham MannG. Mann69
A
10
A
82Alvaro LaraA. Lara
Aron ScharrenburgA. Scharrenburg77
A
11
A
75Said HansmaS. Hansma
 
Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes53
G
12
D
78Stefan ZaussingerS. Zaussinger
Bert BobsonB. Bobson48
D
13
M
81Oliver BabbelO. Babbel
Leslie NovielloL. Noviello69
A
14
A
83Jaime LopesJ. Lopes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 20,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harvey Goulooze.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
Mustapha Leroy sees Karim Joseph-Augustin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Joseph-Augustin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Benali. Neil Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.28
Stefan De Cler passes the ball forward to Mamar Pelé. Mamar Pelé lofts in a cross ball towards Said Hansma. Said Hansma rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Jonas Riemann.
10.44
It's a corner kick. Stefan De Cler kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alvaro Lara comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.53
Mitchel Human changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mitchel Human shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.17
Santiago Aguirre clumsily knocks into Graham Mann. The referee brings Santiago Aguirre to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.18
Stefan De Cler flicks a high pass forward to Said Hansma who brings the ball under control. Said Hansma flicks a high pass forward. Alvaro Lara controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alvaro Lara strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Thierry Brighton's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.38
Stefan De Cler takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Roberto Costa tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jonas Riemann had no chance!! Goal for SBV Excelsior!
24.20
Kasper Sørensen chips the ball to his team mate, Klaus Sinkonen. Klaus Sinkonen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamar Pelé. Mamar Pelé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.36
Mitchel Human chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann. Graham Mann edges inside the box! Graham Mann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.55
Arjan ten Brink makes a probing pass to Graham Mann. Graham Mann shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Cesar Marco Aurelio manages to gather it.
36.57
Thierry Brighton flicks a high ball forward to Arjan ten Brink who takes it down. What a great partnership. Arjan ten Brink threads the ball through to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
40.18
Marcel Wiekens barges into Thierry Brighton. The referee calls over Marcel Wiekens and warns him to calm down! Thierry Brighton stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.41
Karim Joseph-Augustin barges into Klaus Sinkonen. The referee warns Karim Joseph-Augustin to calm down! Klaus Sinkonen runs off the knock.
44.19
Without breaking stride, Karim Joseph-Augustin plays the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann plays a one-two with Neil Benali and rushes in on goal... Graham Mann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Mann!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The SBV Excelsior players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Karim Joseph-Augustin sees Aron Scharrenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
48.32
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward. Neil Benali controls it well on his chest. Neil Benali shoots from outside the area but is denied by Cesar Marco Aurelio. Excellent save.
49.43
Marcel Wiekens decides to run forward with the ball. Marcel Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Pelé. Mamar Pelé outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Jonas Riemann!
53.22
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Neil Benali controls it well on his chest. Neil Benali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Santiago Aguirre.
57.04
Fabian Natale Pandolfi makes a simple pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg collects the pass. Aron Scharrenburg sees Graham Mann just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Graham Mann rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.15
With great vision, Stefan De Cler plays the ball forward to Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jonas Riemann is on top of it.
65.42
Santiago Aguirre knocks the ball forward to Stefan De Cler. Stefan De Cler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alvaro Lara. Alvaro Lara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.40
Mitchel Human makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Marco Aurelio who gathers it comfortably.
78.59
Karim Joseph-Augustin threads a neat ball through to Neil Benali. Neil Benali plays a one-two with Graham Mann and advances towards the goal... Neil Benali makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Neil Benali scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
83.40
Fabian Natale Pandolfi knocks the ball forward to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink sees a break and surges forward. Arjan ten Brink passes the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
89.26
Marcel Wiekens passes the ball forward to Said Hansma. Said Hansma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jonas Riemann.
90.00
Stefan De Cler takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Said Hansma provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jonas Riemann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

SBV Excelsior
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%

Scorers
Graham Mann 44
Neil Benali 79
Aron Scharrenburg 83
Roberto Costa 23
Said Hansma 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham Mann of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings