Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 19,918 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Den Bosch and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Tuhuteru.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
6.58
Romano Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward. Romano Mokoena collects the pass. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abubakari Moulijn.
14.58
Ivan Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Romano Mokoena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romano Mokoena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bryan Kuyt.
15.46
With a delightful solo run, Nikos Wiekens stretches the opposition's defence. Nikos Wiekens shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.58
Jody Christie threads the ball through to Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Der Luer. Romano Van Der Luer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
22.05
ƒtienne Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Darl de Haan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darl de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.13
ƒtienne Van Der Meyde flicks the ball to his team mate, Darl de Haan. Darl de Haan whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Wiekens. Nikos Wiekens gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
32.19
Jack Hamers plays the ball forward to Bjšrn Opdam. Bjšrn Opdam knocks the ball to his team mate, Darl de Haan. Darl de Haan shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
34.37
Dave Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Merino. Edmundo Merino flicks a high pass forward. Jody Christie collects the pass. Jody Christie shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
38.03
Johnny Kanu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Johnny Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Joos Van Bommel. Joos Van Bommel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.19
Bryan Kuyt hacks Enrique Ramos from behind! Bryan Kuyt is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
47.16
Dave Shields sees Edmundo Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Edmundo Merino plays the ball forward to Jody Christie. Jody Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
48.57
Dave Shields launches a long ball forward. Romano Mokoena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean-No‘l Bourgois who gathers it comfortably.
51.40
Michel Polak makes a beautiful solo run. Michel Polak makes an attacking run forward. Michel Polak whips in a cross ball towards Romano Mokoena. Romano Mokoena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jean-No‘l Bourgois!
53.16
Ivan Suarez clumsily knocks into Johnny Kanu. The referee calls over Ivan Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Johnny Kanu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.51
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Gabriel Cano replacing Dave Shields .
61.56
Manuel Collet sees space and advances. Manuel Collet plays a quick one-two with Darl de Haan and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Collet provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.56
Bjšrn Opdam receives the ball from a throw-in from ƒtienne Van Der Meyde. Bjšrn Opdam knocks the ball forward to Johnny Kanu. Johnny Kanu hits a low pass to Joos Van Bommel. Joos Van Bommel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.28
ƒtienne Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Joos Van Bommel controls it well on his chest. Joos Van Bommel plays a scrappy one-two with Darl de Haan and advances towards the goal... Joos Van Bommel comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Carlos Van Dinteren is on top of it.
75.40
Romano Mokoena flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Christie. Jody Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by ƒtienne Van Der Meyde.
77.57
Johnny Kanu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Johnny Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.51
ƒtienne Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darl de Haan. Darl de Haan shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.42
Bryan Kuyt sees Darl de Haan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darl de Haan whips in a cross ball towards ƒtienne Van Der Meyde. ƒtienne Van Der Meyde finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Romano Van Der Luer makes a probing pass to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez makes a simple pass, allowing Jody Christie to run into the box. Some good footwork from Jody Christie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Collet of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings