Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Christian SierC. Sier65
G
1
G
66Callum TelferC. Telfer
Pietro ScoponiP. Scoponi69
D
2
D
77Seyni GrangerS. Granger
Remco KosterR. Koster66
D
captain3
D
71Remco KoevermansR. Koevermans
Giorgio MarsalaG. Marsala66
D
4
D
70Oscar Jr. SchwochO. Schwoch
Francesco ColonneseF. Colonnese71
M
5
D
64Brenny BoussattaB. Boussatta
Pierre PitonP. Piton70
M
6captain
M
67Tim MckayT. Mckay
Ruud BabangidaR. Babangida68
M
7
M
67Rafael De VogtR. De Vogt
Eoin MustoeE. Mustoe63
M
8
M
62Mike LawrenceM. Lawrence
Cleto GuerraC. Guerra76
A
9
A
70Purrel ChivuP. Chivu
Michel MelchiotM. Melchiot75
A
10
A
68Richard McStayR. McStay
Tobias SchnellingerT. Schnellinger75
A
11
A
66Andres MoyaA. Moya
 
Florian CziommerF. Cziommer65
D
12
A
62Raymond PiketR. Piket
Ramon Van WesteropR. Van Westerop64
G
13
A
59Steven Van HaarenS. Van Haaren
Purrel BergdolmoP. Bergdolmo61
D
14
M
58Sjaak KorogluS. Koroglu

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 18,599 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Veendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Maurits Kooiman.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.50
Ruud Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Callum Telfer. Excellent save.
4.08
Rafael De Vogt kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McStay. Richard McStay whips in a cross ball towards Andres Moya. Andres Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.43
Oscar Jr. Schwoch catches Michel Melchiot on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Jr. Schwoch and warns him to calm down! Michel Melchiot runs off the knock.
18.17
Rafael De Vogt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay puts a great ball through. Andres Moya runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.32
Ruud Babangida makes an attacking run forward. Ruud Babangida lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.14
Remco Koster hits a low pass to Francesco Colonnese. Francesco Colonnese kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
27.56
Remco Koevermans threads a neat ball through to Tim Mckay. Tim Mckay knocks the ball forward to Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu lofts in a cross ball towards Richard McStay. Richard McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Christian Sier had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
32.44
Ruud Babangida passes the ball forward to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.03
Eoin Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra skips past Remco Koevermans! Remco Koevermans catches Cleto Guerra on the ankles. Cleto Guerra appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.57
Mike Lawrence sees space and advances. Mike Lawrence threads a neat, attacking ball through to Richard McStay. Richard McStay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Remco Koster.
45.00
Tim Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Veendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Veendam kick off the second half!
48.54
Francesco Colonnese hits a low pass to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
49.23
Tim Mckay makes a simple pass to Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.15
Mike Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Richard McStay who takes it down. Richard McStay shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard McStay!
59.50
Remco Koevermans flicks a high pass forward. Rafael De Vogt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael De Vogt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael De Vogt plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael De Vogt rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.38
Veendam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
69.55
Ruud Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Guerra. Cleto Guerra cuts inside the box! Cleto Guerra shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.34
Ruud Babangida makes a probing pass to Michel Melchiot. Michel Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Mustoe. Eoin Mustoe directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
77.07
Tim Mckay catches Pierre Piton on the ankles. The referee calls over Tim Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Pierre Piton runs off the knock.
78.07
Tim Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Moya but he's offside!
81.55
Rafael De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Purrel Chivu controls it well on his chest. Purrel Chivu makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard McStay. Richard McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.08
Seyni Granger hacks Michel Melchiot from behind! Seyni Granger is warned by the referee! Michel Melchiot stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.08
Free kick to Veendam just outside the area...
86.34
Francesco Colonnese slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
90.00
Remco Koster knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Babangida. Ruud Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Schnellinger. Tobias Schnellinger plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Mustoe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tobias Schnellinger cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
47.4%
22.4%

Scorers
Andres Moya 4
Richard McStay 28, 55

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

Match Ratings