Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 19,121 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the match underway!
4.45
Matias Caballero knocks the ball forward to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Niven.
6.47
Matias Caballero passes the ball forward to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco van Veen.
10.56
Marco van Veen flicks the ball to his team mate, Urvin de Groot. Urvin de Groot surges forward with the ball. Urvin de Groot goes all the way! Urvin de Groot rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.32
Diego Van De Wey threads the ball through to Jerome Wijnen. Jerome Wijnen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a cross ball towards Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Marinus Timmer!
18.48
Marco van Veen brings the ball forward. Marco van Veen takes it forward alone. Marco van Veen passes the ball forward but Tim Cas is offside!
22.34
Urvin de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Cas. Tim Cas finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Kai Seeler manages to gather it comfortably.
24.51
Wilco Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Regilio Kerkhof. Regilio Kerkhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Fabrie. Michael Fabrie shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.11
Matias Caballero threads the ball through to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.59
Urvin de Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Melchior Vonk. Melchior Vonk shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off the second half!
48.46
Regilio Kerkhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Fabrie. Michael Fabrie goes all the way! Michael Fabrie takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Kai Seeler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.19
Hakan Özalan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Cas. Tim Cas shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.30
Darl Pfennings comes in with a late challenge on Gijs Piket. Darl Pfennings is given a warning by the referee! Gijs Piket runs off the knock.
63.51
Jerome Wijnen brings the ball forward. Jerome Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Timmer who gathers it comfortably.
65.50
Urvin de Groot kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Cas. Tim Cas finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.25
Eddie Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Timmer who gathers it comfortably.
67.36
Matias Caballero makes a simple pass to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marinus Timmer manages to keep it out.
69.33
Florian Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Scholes. Eddie Scholes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.23
Kevin Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
73.09
Regilio Kerkhof surges forward with the ball. Regilio Kerkhof goes all the way! Regilio Kerkhof tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Kai Seeler!
78.36
Marco van Veen plays a long ball forward. Melchior Vonk shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.21
Urvin de Groot makes a probing pass to Melchior Vonk. Melchior Vonk shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.13
Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Fabrie. Michael Fabrie finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Regilio Kerkhof of Go Ahead Eagles
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%

Scorers