Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 8,197 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marino Elshot.


0.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the first half underway!
2.01
Bruno Italiano comes in with a late challenge on Glenn Stroeve. Bruno Italiano is shown the yellow card! Glenn Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.24
Carl Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.08
David Splinter clumsily knocks into Arturo Rodriquez. David Splinter is warned by the referee! Arturo Rodriquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.44
Joost Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Harris Grim. Harris Grim threads a neat ball through to Dion Davis. Dion Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Stuart.
16.53
Orlando Lobont barges into David Senden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Senden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.37
David Senden flicks the ball to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Van Gessel who gathers it comfortably.
27.09
Robert Stuart makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Stuart threads a neat ball through to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert threads the ball through into the box. Mark Lambers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Arturo Rodriquez. Excellent block.
28.01
Jero El Khanchaf clumsily knocks into Jack Kluivert. The referee warns Jero El Khanchaf to calm down! Jack Kluivert runs off the knock.
32.46
Arturo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Dion Davis. Dion Davis knocks the ball forward to Harris Grim. Harris Grim shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.11
Anthony Boschker comes in with a late challenge on Robert Stuart. The referee calls over Anthony Boschker and warns him to calm down! Robert Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.40
Harris Grim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Cedric Mans takes it forward alone. Cedric Mans shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Guillermo Van Gessel.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
47.22
Cliff Stroeve passes the ball forward to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert whips in a cross ball towards Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Guillermo Van Gessel.
48.40
Bruno Italiano surges forward with the ball. Bruno Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.38
Tomˆs Hill flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert controls it well on his chest. Jack Kluivert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.08
Adam Thomson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adam Thomson threads a neat ball through to Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.19
David Senden catches Jero El Khanchaf on the ankles. David Senden is given a warning by the referee! Jero El Khanchaf runs off the knock.
63.15
Cliff Stroeve hits a low pass to Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.30
Anthony Boschker makes a probing pass to Dion Davis. Dion Davis shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.30
Robert Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Splinter. David Splinter knocks in a cross ball towards Cliff Stroeve. Cliff Stroeve finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.38
Cliff Stroeve catches Orlando Lobont on the ankles. The referee warns Cliff Stroeve to calm down! Orlando Lobont carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.51
Robert Stuart surges forward with the ball. Robert Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jack Kluivert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Darwinkel.
81.44
Anthony Boschker threads a neat ball through to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont whips in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Sjaak Huiberts has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.05
David Senden plays the ball forward to Cedric Mans. Cedric Mans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.8%
51.9%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cliff Stroeve of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings
1.Sjaak Huiberts (GK)
6
2.Adam Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Tomˆs Hill (DEF)
7
4.Robert Stuart (DEF)
8
5.Bruno Italiano (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Cedric Mans (MID)
6
7.Mark Lambers (MID)
6
8.Cliff Stroeve (MID)goal scored
9
9.David Senden (MID)
6
10.David Splinter (ATT)
6
11.Jack Kluivert (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcel Lanckohr (GK)
0
13.Michael Lodewijks (ATT)
0
14.Martin Guerrero (MID)
0

1.Guillermo Van Gessel (GK)
6
2.Jero El Khanchaf (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Rodriquez (DEF)
6
4.Joost Darwinkel (DEF)
6
5.Harris Grim (MID)
6
6.Orlando Lobont (MID)yellow card
6
7.Anthony Boschker (MID)
6
8.Carl Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Dion Davis (ATT)
6
10.Glenn Stroeve (ATT)
6
11.Raymond Kool (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Nigel White (ATT)
0
13.Jon Westwood (DEF)
0
14.Steven Gravelaine (ATT)
0