Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel62
G
1captain
G
73Hennie Van BommelH. Van Bommel
Roberto GonzalezR. Gonzalez72
D
2
D
67Christian WillemsC. Willems
Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf61
D
3
D
66Daan TouzaniD. Touzani
Joost DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel59
D
4
D
55Maurits van BeekM. van Beek
Aron RiverolaA. Riverola72
M
5
M
70Nikos CruzN. Cruz
Orlando LobontO. Lobont65
M
6
M
70Ellery Van Der LuerE. Van Der Luer
Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker61
M
7
M
65Matt SounessM. Souness
Carl SherwoodC. Sherwood47
M
captain8
M
64Massimo ScottiM. Scotti
Dion DavisD. Davis64
A
9
M
47Nelson BrunswijkN. Brunswijk
Glenn StroeveG. Stroeve59
A
10
A
71Jack KluivertJ. Kluivert
Raymond KoolR. Kool58
A
11
A
65Ruud Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld
 
Nigel WhiteN. White58
A
12
A
57Roland GalàsekR. Galàsek
Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood58
D
13
A
56Michel Van DierenM. Van Dieren
Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine56
A
14
G
56Marchanno Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 8,862 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bas Hosé.


0.00
The first half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
2.40
Ruud Van Barneveld flicks a high ball forward to Jack Kluivert who takes it down. Jack Kluivert finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Guillermo Van Gessel manages to keep it out.
3.17
Anthony Boschker surges forward with the ball. Anthony Boschker passes the ball forward but Glenn Stroeve is offside!
4.59
Orlando Lobont flicks a high ball forward to Raymond Kool who takes it down. Raymond Kool whips in a cross ball towards Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
6.58
Massimo Scotti flicks a high pass forward. Jack Kluivert collects the pass. Jack Kluivert advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Jack Kluivert provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.12
Aron Riverola kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.48
Joost Darwinkel knocks the ball forward to Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Lobont. Orlando Lobont tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Hennie Van Bommel keeps it out!
14.40
Joost Darwinkel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve whips in a cross ball towards Dion Davis. With a superhuman jump, Dion Davis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.34
Maurits van Beek darts forward. Maurits van Beek makes a probing pass between the defence to Jack Kluivert. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jack Kluivert provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.36
Christian Willems comes in with a late challenge on Dion Davis. The referee calls over Christian Willems and shows him a yellow card! Dion Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.55
Maurits van Beek makes a beautiful solo run. Maurits van Beek shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
26.13
Daan Touzani sees space and advances. Daan Touzani flicks a high pass forward to Jack Kluivert who brings the ball under control. Jack Kluivert shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.05
Ellery Van Der Luer threads the ball through to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
33.08
Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. Joost Darwinkel collects the pass. Joost Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward. Dion Davis collects the pass. Dion Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
40.22
Orlando Lobont controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve knocks in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Christian Willems takes it forward alone. Christian Willems knocks the ball forward to Ruud Van Barneveld. Ruud Van Barneveld shoots from 20 yards. Guillermo Van Gessel gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
51.43
Ellery Van Der Luer hits a low pass to Nelson Brunswijk. Nelson Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Scotti. Massimo Scotti rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Guillermo Van Gessel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
53.17
Roberto Gonzalez hacks Massimo Scotti from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Scotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.57
Ellery Van Der Luer knocks the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Cruz. Nikos Cruz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Guillermo Van Gessel reads it well. Excellent keeping!
55.34
Nikos Cruz sees space and advances. Nikos Cruz plays a one-two with Ruud Van Barneveld and rushes in on goal... Nikos Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.52
Nikos Cruz barges into Carl Sherwood. Nikos Cruz is given a warning by the referee! Carl Sherwood gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.05
Nelson Brunswijk brings the ball forward. Nelson Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to Ellery Van Der Luer, releasing him through on goal. Ellery Van Der Luer rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Van Gessel with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
75.13
Dion Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker makes a simple pass, allowing Glenn Stroeve to run into the box. Glenn Stroeve shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.09
Maurits van Beek flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Van Der Luer controls it well on his chest. Ellery Van Der Luer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Kluivert. Jack Kluivert flicks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Van Der Luer. Ellery Van Der Luer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Jero El Khanchaf's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.51
It's a corner kick. Matt Souness kicks a low ball out wide. Ellery Van Der Luer takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Joost Darwinkel.
80.01
It's a corner kick. Matt Souness kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Glenn Stroeve reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.02
Anthony Boschker flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Stroeve holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glenn Stroeve finds some space and shoots from distance but Hennie Van Bommel is on top of it.
87.13
Orlando Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Stroeve controls it well on his chest. Glenn Stroeve plays a quick one-two with Raymond Kool and rushes in on goal... Glenn Stroeve makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Hennie Van Bommel!
90.00
Anthony Boschker hits a low pass to Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Heracles Almelo
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%

Scorers
Jack Kluivert 7
Nikos Cruz 55
Ellery Van Der Luer 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Kluivert of Heracles Almelo

Match Ratings