Match Report


Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel73
G
captain1
G
62Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel
Christian WillemsC. Willems67
D
2
D
60Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf
Daan TouzaniD. Touzani65
D
3
D
59Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Maurits van BeekM. van Beek55
D
4
D
59Joost DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel
Nikos CruzN. Cruz69
M
5
M
71Harris GrimH. Grim
Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer69
M
6
M
65Orlando LobontO. Lobont
Matt SounessM. Souness65
M
7
M
47Carl SherwoodC. Sherwood
Massimo ScottiM. Scotti64
M
8captain
M
45Robin De WindtR. De Windt
Joao RibeiroJ. Ribeiro61
M
9
A
63Dion DavisD. Davis
Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert69
A
10
A
58Glenn StroeveG. Stroeve
Jordi van der WalJ. van der Wal64
A
11
A
58Raymond KoolR. Kool
 
Martin BoschkerM. Boschker60
A
12
A
57Nigel WhiteN. White
Marvin OpschoorM. Opschoor60
M
13
D
56Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood
Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek57
A
14
A
53Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 7,800 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heracles Almelo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Henk Van Halst.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
Daan Touzani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daan Touzani plays a quick one-two with Jordi van der Wal and rushes in on goal... Daan Touzani rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.02
Ellery Van Der Luer makes a probing pass to Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jero El Khanchaf.
10.21
Ellery Van Der Luer flicks a high pass forward to Massimo Scotti who brings the ball under control. Massimo Scotti shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.52
Carl Sherwood sees a break and surges forward. Carl Sherwood makes a simple pass to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.09
Robin De Windt knocks the ball forward to Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Raymond Kool. Seeing a gap ahead, Raymond Kool plays the ball forward to Dion Davis who has made a great run into the box. Dion Davis tries a spectacular strike but it is deflected wide by Christian Willems.
22.37
Daan Touzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
27.09
Christian Willems flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert collects the pass. Jack Kluivert rushes past Joost Darwinkel! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jack Kluivert 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!
30.27
Jero El Khanchaf hits a low pass to Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Davis. Dion Davis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Dion Davis scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
40.09
Jordi van der Wal catches Arturo Rodriquez on the ankles. Jordi van der Wal is shown the yellow card! Arturo Rodriquez runs off the knock.
45.00
Harris Grim kicks a strong pass forward to Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve runs straight at the defence! Glenn Stroeve strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Hennie Van Bommel reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
49.22
Orlando Lobont clumsily knocks into Massimo Scotti. The referee calls over Orlando Lobont and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Scotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.56
Ellery Van Der Luer takes it forward alone. Ellery Van Der Luer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ellery Van Der Luer provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.18
Massimo Scotti sees Joao Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi van der Wal. Jordi van der Wal whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Guillermo Van Gessel manages to keep it out.
69.35
Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Rodriquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Arturo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Harris Grim. Harris Grim lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Davis. Dion Davis flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hennie Van Bommel with no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
83.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Orlando Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Carl Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Heracles Almelo

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
22.4%
41.8%
35.8%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 27
Dion Davis 30, 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Davis of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings