Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     Sparta RotterdamSparta Rotterdam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Callum TelferC. Telfer66
G
1
G
82Paul HansenP. Hansen
Seyni GrangerS. Granger77
D
2
D
69Erik De GierE. De Gier
Remco KoevermansR. Koevermans70
D
3
D
62Oscar MarcosO. Marcos
Oscar Jr. SchwochO. Schwoch70
D
4
D
62Gregoor HersiG. Hersi
Brenny BoussattaB. Boussatta64
D
5
D
59Orlando JeunechampO. Jeunechamp
Rafael De VogtR. De Vogt67
M
captain6
M
74Joost OpdamJ. Opdam
Tim MckayT. Mckay66
M
7
M
68Ole KasmiO. Kasmi
Mike LawrenceM. Lawrence62
M
8
M
55Chris KoningC. Koning
Purrel ChivuP. Chivu70
A
9
A
66Rob KromkampR. Kromkamp
Richard McStayR. McStay68
A
10
A
59Said FuchsS. Fuchs
Andres MoyaA. Moya66
A
11captain
A
52Jeroen LuijpersJ. Luijpers
 
Raymond PiketR. Piket62
A
12
G
66Tjalle KnolT. Knol
Steven Van HaarenS. Van Haaren59
A
13
D
59Winston Van Der LuerW. Van Der Luer
Sjaak KorogluS. Koroglu58
M
14
G
56Jšrg Van BosschaartJ. Bosschaart

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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 Sparta Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,437 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Sparta Rotterdam are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Robin Hoogendorp.


0.00
Sparta Rotterdam start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
Gregoor Hersi threads a neat ball through to Ole Kasmi. Ole Kasmi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
3.36
Rafael De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Andres Moya collects the pass. Andres Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.30
Gregoor Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Joost Opdam. Joost Opdam makes an attacking run forward. Joost Opdam finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
9.10
Seyni Granger hits a low pass to Mike Lawrence. Mike Lawrence hits a low pass to Andres Moya. Andres Moya shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Paul Hansen. Excellent save.
10.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Ole Kasmi plays the ball forward to Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
12.19
Ole Kasmi sees space and advances. Ole Kasmi lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Luijpers. Jeroen Luijpers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.19
Rafael De Vogt flicks the ball to his team mate, Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McStay. Richard McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Hansen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.01
Gregoor Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Chris Koning holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Koning knocks the ball forward to Said Fuchs. Said Fuchs skips past Remco Koevermans! Said Fuchs takes a shot at goal but somehow Callum Telfer manages to keep it out.
27.52
Mike Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Richard McStay who brings the ball under control. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
30.21
Remco Koevermans brings the ball forward. Remco Koevermans flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Moya. Andres Moya rushes past Gregoor Hersi! Andres Moya makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Paul Hansen. What a save!
32.17
Remco Koevermans flicks a high pass forward. Rafael De Vogt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael De Vogt passes the ball forward to Richard McStay. Richard McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.03
Oscar Jr. Schwoch threads the ball through to Rafael De Vogt. Rafael De Vogt sees Andres Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Moya tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Sparta Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Tjalle Knol replacing Gregoor Hersi, Winston Van Der Luer replacing Ole Kasmi and Jšrg Van Bosschaart replacing Said Fuchs.

45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off the second half!
48.27
Remco Koevermans hits a low pass to Mike Lawrence. Mike Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Richard McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard McStay rushes past Erik De Gier! Richard McStay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.50
Mike Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Andres Moya who brings the ball under control. Andres Moya shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Hansen manages to gather it.
53.24
Oscar Jr. Schwoch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Mckay. Tim Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.07
Tim Mckay makes a simple pass to Andres Moya. Andres Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Hansen is on top of it.
71.46
Rafael De Vogt makes a simple pass to Andres Moya. Andres Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.31
Tim Mckay sees Richard McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
Seyni Granger flicks a high pass forward. Rafael De Vogt collects the pass. Rafael De Vogt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael De Vogt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.12
Willem II Tilburg are in full control of this game.
89.00
Oscar Jr. Schwoch flicks a high ball forward to Rafael De Vogt who takes it down. Rafael De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Sparta Rotterdam
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
21%
42%
37%

Scorers
Purrel Chivu 53
Richard McStay 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard McStay of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings
1.Callum Telfer (GK)
6
2.Seyni Granger (DEF)
6
3.Remco Koevermans (DEF)
7
4.Oscar Jr. Schwoch (DEF)
6
5.Brenny Boussatta (DEF)
6
6.Rafael De Vogt (MID)
8
7.Tim Mckay (MID)
7
8.Mike Lawrence (MID)
7
9.Purrel Chivu (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Richard McStay (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andres Moya (ATT)
8
 
12.Raymond Piket (ATT)
0
13.Steven Van Haaren (ATT)
0
14.Sjaak Koroglu (MID)
0

1.Paul Hansen (GK)
8
2.Erik De Gier (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Marcos (DEF)
6
4.Gregoor Hersi (DEF)
6
5.Orlando Jeunechamp (DEF)
6
6.Joost Opdam (MID)
6
7.Ole Kasmi (MID)
7
8.Chris Koning (MID)
6
9.Rob Kromkamp (ATT)
6
10.Said Fuchs (ATT)
6
11.Jeroen Luijpers (ATT)
6
 
12.Tjalle Knol (GK)
6
13.Winston Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
14.Jšrg Van Bosschaart (GK)
6