Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 17,862 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both NEC Nijmegen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the match!
2.47
0-0Bogdan Kortland passes the ball forward to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Christian Scarponi!
4.07
0-0Scott Dickov sees space and advances. Scott Dickov makes a probing pass to Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Komian Modeste.
10.40
Frits Babangida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
0-1Humphrey Abidallah makes a probing pass to Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kofi Paauwe!
15.29
Maurice Quansah chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Stroeve. Karim Stroeve chips the ball to his team mate, Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.01
0-1Kofi Paauwe catches Albert Pardo on the ankles. Kofi Paauwe is warned by the referee! Albert Pardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.10
Alje Jongsma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frits Babangida. Frits Babangida makes a simple pass to Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Scarponi who gathers it comfortably.
28.03
0-1Alje Jongen barges into Alje Jongsma. Alje Jongen is shown the yellow card! Alje Jongsma runs off the knock.
38.28
Bogdan Kortland surges forward with the ball. Bogdan Kortland finds some space and shoots from distance. Christian Scarponi easily smothers it.
42.36
0-1Jesper Vos chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen kick off!
48.19
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun flicks the ball to his team mate, Cor van der Linden. Cor van der Linden threads the ball through to Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.10
Tobias Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Abidallah. Humphrey Abidallah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Christian Scarponi manages to gather it comfortably.
57.59
Jšrg Van Van Der Gun passes the ball forward to Robin Hoogstrate. Robin Hoogstrate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alje Jongen. Alje Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.09
Sjaak Hoogstrate barges into Kofi Paauwe. Sjaak Hoogstrate is warned by the referee! Kofi Paauwe runs off the knock.
63.35
Humphrey Abidallah knocks the ball forward to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sjaak Hoogstrate.
67.16
0-1Alje Jongsma threads the ball through to Bogdan Kortland. Bogdan Kortland chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers makes a probing pass to Kofi Paauwe but he's offside!
73.11
Frits Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sjaak Hoogstrate.
78.33
Kieron Gilchrist comes in with a late challenge on Bogdan Kortland. The referee calls over Kieron Gilchrist and warns him to calm down! Bogdan Kortland runs off the knock.
83.31
Kofi Paauwe hacks Sjaak Hoogstrate from behind! Kofi Paauwe is warned by the referee again! Sjaak Hoogstrate hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.15
Albert Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Vos. Jesper Vos takes it forward alone. Jesper Vos lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron van Dam. Aaron van Dam powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
34.1%
46.3%
19.5%
Scorers
| Kofi Paauwe 12 |