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 Helmond Sport. A crowd of 16,602 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg kick off!
3.32
0-0Jerome Wijnen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden shoots from 20 yards but Jurgen Helder is on top of it.
14.31
0-0Florian Wilke threads the ball through to Jerome Wijnen. Jerome Wijnen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.45
Darl Mokoena knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah makes a simple pass to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kai Seeler easily smothers it.
22.45
0-0Eddie Scholes comes in with a late challenge on Darl Mokoena. Eddie Scholes is given a warning by the referee! Darl Mokoena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.57
0-0Darl Mokoena catches Eddie Scholes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Scholes stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.17
0-0Darl Mokoena makes a simple pass to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf whips in a cross ball towards Steven Abidallah. Steven Abidallah heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.59
Diego Van De Wey passes the ball forward to Jerome Wijnen. Jerome Wijnen sees a break and surges forward. Jerome Wijnen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Mathijssen.
34.24
Humphrey Van Nistelrooy advances with the ball. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Van De Wey.
38.34
Henk Beukenkamp hacks Steven Abidallah from behind! Henk Beukenkamp is warned by the referee! Steven Abidallah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.10
Eddie Scholes threads the ball through to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jurgen Helder manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Helmond Sport kick off the second half!
48.17
Milan Berck Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Van De Wey.
49.40
1-0Kevin Buchwald makes a simple pass to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.56
Billy Mathijssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Mulder. Alfred Mulder passes the ball forward to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.24
Milan Berck Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.27
Eddie Scholes kicks a strong pass forward to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurgen Helder who gathers it comfortably.
59.24
Billy Mathijssen makes a simple pass to Milan Berck Bakker. Milan Berck Bakker advances with the ball. Milan Berck Bakker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Wilke.
60.04
Matias Caballero passes the ball forward to Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Humphrey Meijer.
61.14
Kevin Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.45
Eddie Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van Nistelrooy.
75.31
1-0Willem II Tilburg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Helmond Sport's defence.
77.06
Kevin Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Mathijssen.
79.24
Billy Mathijssen knocks the ball forward to Milan Berck Bakker. Milan Berck Bakker threads the ball through to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Van De Wey.
81.58
Florian Wilke passes the ball forward to Matias Caballero. Matias Caballero passes the ball forward to Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.21
Henk Beukenkamp passes the ball forward to Eddie Scholes. Eddie Scholes advances with the ball. Eddie Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jurgen Helder manages to gather it comfortably.
87.59
Darl Mokoena makes a probing pass to Barry de Graaf. Barry de Graaf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Seeler who gathers it comfortably.
89.21
Eddie Scholes knocks the ball forward to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jurgen Helder manages to keep it out.
90.00
Darl Mokoena barges into Matias Caballero. Darl Mokoena is warned by the referee! Matias Caballero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers