Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     VeendamVeendam
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel62
G
1captain
G
59Allan PoulardA. Poulard
Roberto GonzalezR. Gonzalez72
D
2
D
62Anthony CharlesA. Charles
Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf61
D
3
D
61Leon Van NistelrooyL. Van Nistelrooy
Joost DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel59
D
4
D
58Giuliano BoneraG. Bonera
Aron RiverolaA. Riverola72
M
5
D
58Sebastian SchumacherS. Schumacher
Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker61
M
6
M
70Ferry Van WonderenF. Van Wonderen
Carl SherwoodC. Sherwood47
M
7
M
70Jakob WitteJ. Witte
Robin De WindtR. De Windt45
M
captain8
M
69Said RijkaardS. Rijkaard
Dion DavisD. Davis64
A
9
M
53John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Glenn StroeveG. Stroeve59
A
10
A
77Piet Van VossenP. Van Vossen
Raymond KoolR. Kool58
A
11
A
67Leon DirkL. Dirk
 
Nigel WhiteN. White58
A
12
D
57Juan-Carlos CortesJ. Cortes
Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood58
D
13
D
56Bogdan KortlandB. Kortland
Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine56
A
14
A
53Bryan SendenB. Senden

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Veendam. A crowd of 9,691 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Veendam appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Van Nistelrooy.


0.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.30
With a delightful solo run, Said Rijkaard stretches the opposition's defence. Said Rijkaard makes a probing pass to Leon Dirk but he's offside!
4.39
Said Rijkaard advances with the ball. Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward to Leon Dirk who brings the ball under control. Leon Dirk shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
8.16
Ferry Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
9.08
Leon Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte passes the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
10.28
John Dalglish takes it forward alone. John Dalglish advances inside the box! John Dalglish takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.35
Jakob Witte threads the ball through to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard flicks a high pass forward to Piet Van Vossen who brings the ball under control. Piet Van Vossen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
18.31
Roberto Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.00
Jero El Khanchaf hacks Jakob Witte from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
With great vision, Giuliano Bonera plays the ball forward to Said Rijkaard. Seeing a gap ahead, Said Rijkaard plays the ball forward to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Gonzalez.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Veendam kick off and get the second half underway!
47.08
Robin De Windt clumsily knocks into Ferry Van Wonderen. The referee brings Robin De Windt to one side and gives him a warning! Ferry Van Wonderen runs off the knock.
48.48
Carl Sherwood barges into Ferry Van Wonderen. The referee warns Carl Sherwood to calm down! Ferry Van Wonderen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.19
Showing composure, Leon Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard makes a probing pass to Jakob Witte. Jakob Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
55.03
With great vision, Roberto Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Robin De Windt. Robin De Windt threads the ball through to Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.57
Piet Van Vossen flicks a high pass forward. Leon Dirk collects the pass. Leon Dirk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Gonzalez.
60.37
Said Rijkaard flicks a high ball forward to Ferry Van Wonderen who takes it down. Ferry Van Wonderen threads a neat ball through to John Dalglish. John Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Guillermo Van Gessel manages to keep it out.
63.59
Giuliano Bonera flicks the ball to his team mate, John Dalglish. John Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
65.15
Leon Van Nistelrooy passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Dalglish. John Dalglish hits a low pass to Leon Dirk. Leon Dirk whips in a cross ball towards Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Guillermo Van Gessel reads it well. Great keeping!
72.12
Anthony Charles takes a short throw-in bringing Giuliano Bonera into play. Giuliano Bonera makes a simple pass to Ferry Van Wonderen. Ferry Van Wonderen takes it forward alone. Ferry Van Wonderen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Guillermo Van Gessel.
73.35
Corner kick to Veendam. Ferry Van Wonderen plays it short to Said Rijkaard. Said Rijkaard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.40
Dion Davis darts forward. Dion Davis shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.39
Anthony Boschker comes in with a late challenge on Said Rijkaard. The referee calls over Anthony Boschker and shows him a yellow card! Said Rijkaard runs off the knock.
85.26
Said Rijkaard threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Vossen. Piet Van Vossen skips past Joost Darwinkel! Piet Van Vossen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.51
Aron Riverola hits a low pass to Robin De Windt. Robin De Windt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glenn Stroeve but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Veendam
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
32.1%
45.7%
22.2%

Scorers
Dion Davis 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Van Gessel of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings