Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 17,688 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ron Inia.
0.00
Roda JC Kerkrade kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
Gregoor Reuser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gregoor Reuser tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
3.38
Massimo Robbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.22
Jurgen Knol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ovidiu Raducioiu.
5.52
Nuno Sousa takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Don Dickov side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Matthias Geis. Excellent block.
6.45
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Castro who brings the ball under control. Jorge Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marino Ricci reads it well. Excellent save!
9.13
Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Fox. Steven Fox plays the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marino Ricci easily smothers it!
12.48
Don Dickov makes a simple pass to Gregoor Reuser. Gregoor Reuser flicks a high pass forward to Marvin van Leeuwen who brings the ball under control. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ovidiu Raducioiu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.49
Fabian Natale Pandolfi decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Natale Pandolfi knocks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.44
Eric Polheim takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Steven Fox. Steven Fox sees Aron Scharrenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Scharrenburg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.04
Nuno Sousa hits a low pass to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jeremie Foé!
28.33
Matthias Geis flicks a high ball forward to Steven Fox who takes it down. Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg comfortably collects the pass. Aron Scharrenburg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
30.58
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg who takes it down. Aron Scharrenburg skips past Don Dickov! Aron Scharrenburg shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.23
Fabian Natale Pandolfi makes a probing pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink makes a simple pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro whips in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.53
Willem II Tilburg are in full control of this game.
38.12
Remco Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Guiblesi who brings the ball under control. Daniel Guiblesi chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen threads the ball through to Edward Griffin but he's offside!
39.06
Don Dickov passes the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa plays the ball forward to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin rushes past Andre Antunes! Edward Griffin shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.35
Steven Fox barges into Daniel Guiblesi. The referee brings Steven Fox to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Guiblesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Nuno Sousa catches Arjan ten Brink on the ankles. Nuno Sousa is warned by the referee! Arjan ten Brink stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.51
Gregoor Reuser threads a neat ball through to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.42
Nuno Sousa sees Edward Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.28
Matthias Geis threads a neat ball through to Steven Fox. Steven Fox makes a probing pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
59.45
Andre Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim knocks the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Ricci who gathers it comfortably.
60.35
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Graham Mann replacing Leslie Noviello .
61.43
Andre Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Arjan ten Brink collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Arjan ten Brink plays the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Castro!
65.35
Arjan ten Brink hits a low pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Marino Ricci!
66.31
Steven Fox threads a neat ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.06
Arjan ten Brink threads the ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Dickov.
72.08
Remco Van Der Schaaf pushes mid-way up the pitch. Remco Van Der Schaaf sees space and advances. Remco Van Der Schaaf shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
75.04
Matthias Geis pushes up the pitch. Matthias Geis makes a probing pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg skips past Remco Van Der Schaaf! Aron Scharrenburg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
78.50
Remco Van Der Schaaf barges into Aron Scharrenburg. Remco Van Der Schaaf is shown the yellow card! Aron Scharrenburg stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.54
Steven Fox catches Massimo Robbiati on the ankles. Steven Fox is given another warning by the referee! Massimo Robbiati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.08
Remco Van Der Schaaf flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Robbiati who takes it down. Massimo Robbiati threads the ball through to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.52
With imagination, Arjan ten Brink picks a pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Van Der Schaaf.
87.31
Willem II Tilburg are in full control of this game.
90.00
Arjan ten Brink flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro controls it well on his chest. Jorge Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
26.5%
42.2%
31.3%
Scorers
Aron Scharrenburg 33 Jorge Castro 61, 66 | Jeremie Foé 20, 48 Edward Griffin 39 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Castro of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
1. | Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Matthias Geis (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Eric Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Steven Fox (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Ivan Montero (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jorge Castro (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
10. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Alejandro Apolloni (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Graham Mann (ATT) | 7 |
1. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Don Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Jurgen Knol (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gregoor Reuser (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
11. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Nuno Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Eric Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 0 |