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 Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 20,114 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fortuna Sittard kick off!
9.30
0-0Hennie Huistra kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.20
Nelson Meeuwis makes a beautiful solo run. Nelson Meeuwis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alje Jongsma.
12.32
0-0Karim Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miel Geerinckx. Miel Geerinckx knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Tieme Frijters!
21.29
0-0Bogdan Kortland barges into Hennie Huistra. Bogdan Kortland is shown the yellow card! Hennie Huistra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.38
0-0Humphrey Abidallah makes a probing pass to Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers knocks in a cross ball towards Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.42
Darl de Jong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.31
Shota Schulp flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Meeuwis. Nelson Meeuwis makes a probing pass to Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tieme Frijters manages to gather it comfortably.
33.25
0-0Hennie Huistra clumsily knocks into Komian Modeste. The referee calls over Hennie Huistra and shows him a yellow card! Komian Modeste gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.17
Fatik van der Meer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Komian Modeste.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
51.23
Komian Modeste makes a probing pass to Karim Stroeve. Karim Stroeve surges forward with the ball. Karim Stroeve goes all the way! Karim Stroeve shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Sven Helmer.
53.36
0-0Fortuna Sittard are easily keeping Willem II Tilburg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
55.11
Hennie Huistra knocks the ball forward to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.11
Shota Schulp brings the ball forward. Shota Schulp threads the ball through to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.57
0-1Fatik van der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink plays a perfect one-two with Roland Ponsard and rushes in on goal... Ferry Beekink makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.12
0-1Humphrey Abidallah makes a simple pass to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Hamers but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.10
0-1Ferry Beekink hacks Komian Modeste from behind! The referee calls over Ferry Beekink and warns him to calm down! Komian Modeste hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.27
Enrique Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Meeuwis. Nelson Meeuwis passes the ball forward to Ferry Beekink. Ferry Beekink knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
78.38
Frits Babangida passes the ball forward to Mitchell Hamers. Mitchell Hamers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Karim Kanu.
84.11
Frits Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
50.6%
17.7%
Scorers