Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at TATA Steel Stadion where Telstar Velsen play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 20,391 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Telstar Velsen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Telstar Velsen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
8.11
0-0Mile Vivas knocks the ball forward to Frits Ketting. Frits Ketting knocks the ball forward to Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ovidiu Raducioiu manages to keep it out.
9.10
Sylvain Guei sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Guei knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann flicks the ball with his head. Erik Rijkaard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.21
0-0Sylvain Guei threads a neat ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
16.19
Sylvain Guei hits a low pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.45
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mann controls it well on his chest. Graham Mann plays a perfect one-two with Jorge Castro and rushes in on goal... Graham Mann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Erik Rijkaard. Excellent save.
26.37
0-0Willem II Tilburg are dictating the run of play here today.
28.20
0-0Gabriel Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Guei. Sylvain Guei hits a low pass to Graham Mann. Graham Mann passes the ball forward but Aron Scharrenburg is offside!
33.54
Fabian Natale Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward to Arjan ten Brink who brings the ball under control. Arjan ten Brink makes a simple pass to Graham Mann. Graham Mann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.26
0-0Frits Ketting sees a break and surges forward. Frits Ketting knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Antunes.
36.24
Gabriel Kiko breaks forward. Gabriel Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg threads a neat, attacking ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Erik Rijkaard!
40.08
Willem II Tilburg are dictating the run of play here today.
44.43
0-1Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Mann passes the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aron Scharrenburg!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Telstar Velsen appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Telstar Velsen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Telstar Velsen get the second half underway!
48.36
Karim Joseph-Augustin passes the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Erik Rijkaard.
49.41
0-1Corner kick to Willem II Tilburg. Karim Joseph-Augustin plays it out to the edge of the box. Mustapha Ditewig reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.08
0-1Andre Antunes hacks Jesper Fränkel from behind! The referee brings Andre Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Jesper Fränkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.00
Karim Joseph-Augustin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.23
Joris Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward to Mustapha Ditewig who brings the ball under control. Mustapha Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Nick Taks collects the pass. Nick Taks tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ovidiu Raducioiu smothers it!
61.48
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Guei. Sylvain Guei sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Guei lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.53
Gareth Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Louis Pothuizen controls it well on his chest. Louis Pothuizen rushes past Gabriel Kiko! Louis Pothuizen rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.38
0-2Ivan Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann. Graham Mann plays a one-two with Jorge Castro and advances towards the goal... Graham Mann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Mile Vivas.
67.47
Anthony Riverola chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Pothuizen. Louis Pothuizen shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
69.00
Gabriel Kiko passes the ball forward to Karim Joseph-Augustin. Karim Joseph-Augustin sees a break and surges forward. Karim Joseph-Augustin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann but the linesman indicates offside!
72.40
With imagination, Karim Joseph-Augustin plays the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Scharrenburg but he's offside!
73.33
0-2Joris Van Kouwen hacks Graham Mann from behind! The referee calls over Joris Van Kouwen and shows him a yellow card! Graham Mann runs off the knock.
77.28
0-2Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Alejandro Apolloni replacing Ivan Montero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.29
Frits Ketting knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Pothuizen. Louis Pothuizen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.35
With imagination, Sylvain Guei plays the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Mann of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Erik Rijkaard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jšrg Van Darwinkel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mile Vivas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joris Van Kouwen (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Mustapha Ditewig (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frits Ketting (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gareth Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Riverola (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jesper Fränkel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Taks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Louis Pothuizen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeffrey Boutahar (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Alberda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Verlinden (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Kiko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Karim Joseph-Augustin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sylvain Guei (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jorge Castro (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Graham Mann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Apolloni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) | 0 | |