Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 13,656 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
2.42
0-0Thomas De Vet makes a simple pass to Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.27
0-0Paúl Cordova makes a probing pass to Kew Varkevisser. Kew Varkevisser knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Valentino Saudati as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.23
0-0It's a corner kick. Pim Broerse kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some world-class footwork from Dominique Broerse provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.47
0-0Kevin Greig barges into Thomas De Vet. Kevin Greig is given a warning by the referee! Thomas De Vet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
0-0Free kick to Heracles Almelo just outside the area...
10.37
Thomas Opschoor takes a slow run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
34.02
0-0Jean-Paul Fränkel flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Redan who takes it down. Oscar Redan lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Varkevisser. Kew Varkevisser whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
39.49
0-0Thomas De Vet sees space and advances. Thomas De Vet skips past Sergio Alves! Sergio Alves clumsily knocks into Thomas De Vet. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.29
Thomas Opschoor knocks the ball forward to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Ramos easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
1-0Cyril Diablemont threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Valentino Saudati had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
55.38
Phil Middleton makes a probing pass to Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
57.11
Thomas Opschoor chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Der Schaaf. Gerard Van Der Schaaf tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.37
Sergio Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Varkevisser. Kew Varkevisser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.28
Gerard Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward to Thomas De Vet who brings the ball under control. Thomas De Vet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Opschoor. Thomas Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.14
Thomas De Vet makes a simple pass to Olaf Splinter. Olaf Splinter cuts inside the box! Olaf Splinter rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
75.01
1-0Bas Willems catches Cyril Diablemont on the ankles. Bas Willems is shown the yellow card! Cyril Diablemont gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.32
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
81.34
Oscar Redan flicks a high pass forward. Kew Varkevisser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kew Varkevisser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Valentino Saudati gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
85.15
Dominique Broerse advances with the ball. Dominique Broerse plays a one-two with Jean-Paul Fränkel and rushes in on goal... Dominique Broerse tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dominique Broerse!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
50.7%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominique Broerse of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sergio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paúl Cordova (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cyril Diablemont (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pim Broerse (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominique Broerse (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Miguel Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Redan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Paul Fränkel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Kew Varkevisser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Averdijk (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniele Tiler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tijani Van Hintum (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Valentino Saudati (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elvis Olive (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roland Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Besselink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Phil Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thomas De Vet (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gerard Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bas Willems (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Thomas Opschoor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Olaf Splinter (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fred Cairo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Campos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francesco G. Sciaccaluga (ATT) | 0 | |