Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 8,828 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Marco Van Nistelrooy.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem 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 Marco Van Nistelrooy.
0.00
0-0Vitesse Arnhem start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
0-0Showing intelligent composure, Kevin Allach laces a weighted ball forward to Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.23
Marchanno De Windt flicks a high pass forward. Said Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Said Monteiro makes a probing pass to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening cuts inside the box! Eoin Greening rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.49
1-0Alfred Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Ferry Hansma. Ferry Hansma hits a low pass to Said Monteiro. Said Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.28
Alfred Wetherall pushes up the pitch. Alfred Wetherall makes a probing pass to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.28
Jero El Khanchaf darts forward. Jero El Khanchaf skips past Danny Wijngaarden! Jero El Khanchaf rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.40
Joost Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Lobont controls it well on his chest. Orlando Lobont knocks the ball forward to Aron Riverola. Aron Riverola shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
22.08
Without breaking stride, Johan Pienaar plays the ball forward to Kevin Allach. Kevin Allach flicks a high pass forward to Tijani Karnebeek who brings the ball under control. Tijani Karnebeek whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.08
2-1Vitesse Arnhem are in full control of this game.
27.47
2-1Aron Riverola sees Jero El Khanchaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jero El Khanchaf takes it forward alone. Jero El Khanchaf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glenn Stroeve but he's offside!
28.00
Orlando Lobont threads the ball through to Dion Davis. Dion Davis whips in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.26
Anthony Boschker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Davis. Dion Davis knocks the ball forward, putting Glenn Stroeve through on goal. Glenn Stroeve shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Glenn Stroeve!
36.09
Joost Darwinkel kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Davis. Dion Davis shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.45
2-3Eoin Greening comes in with a late challenge on Joost Darwinkel. The referee brings Eoin Greening to one side and gives him a warning! Joost Darwinkel runs off the knock.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem 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!
55.31
2-3With great vision, Said Monteiro plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.36
Alfred Wetherall passes the ball forward to Kevin Allach. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Allach stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Allach shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.18
Joost Darwinkel threads a neat ball through to Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker flicks a high ball forward to Dion Davis who takes it down. Dion Davis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.12
Anthony Boschker makes a simple pass to Dion Davis. Dion Davis shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.26
Martin Klein makes a probing pass to Tijani Karnebeek. Tijani Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Darwinkel.
71.50
With great vision, Orlando Lobont plays the ball forward to Dion Davis. Dion Davis plays a quick one-two with Glenn Stroeve and rushes in on goal... Dion Davis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.12
Eoin Greening flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Karnebeek controls it well on his chest. Tijani Karnebeek shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.17
Joost Darwinkel volleys a long ball forward. Dion Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.19
Orlando Lobont sees Dion Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Davis advances inside the box! Dion Davis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.53
Showing composure, Said Monteiro plays the ball forward to Eoin Greening. Eoin Greening shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Joost Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Kool controls it well on his chest. Raymond Kool sees Aron Riverola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Riverola makes a probing pass to Glenn Stroeve but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
| Eoin Greening 6, 22 | Jero El Khanchaf 14 Raymond Kool 28 Glenn Stroeve 32 Dion Davis 72, 85 Orlando Lobont 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Davis of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steven Roorda (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marchanno De Windt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Wetherall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Johan Pienaar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Wijngaarden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ferry Hansma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Said Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Klein (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Allach (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eoin Greening (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Tijani Karnebeek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Maurice Wau (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Besselink (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lorenzo Scotti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Van Gessel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roberto Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jero El Khanchaf (DEF) | | 7 |
| 4. | Joost Darwinkel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aron Riverola (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Orlando Lobont (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Anthony Boschker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carl Sherwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Davis (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Glenn Stroeve (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Raymond Kool (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nigel White (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Westwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Gravelaine (ATT) | 0 | |