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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to FC Den Bosch. A crowd of 7,550 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Den Bosch appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Van Gastel.


0.00
The first half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
4.17
Ed De Haan threads the ball through to Tony Merson. Tony Merson runs straight at the defence! Tony Merson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.18
Alfons Claes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Kool controls it well on his chest. Nikos Kool shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.35
Patricio Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons hits a low pass to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
10.49
Giorgio Baiocco threads a neat ball through to Mustapha Hamers. Mustapha Hamers kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning hits a low pass to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.54
Bogdan Neeskens threads the ball through to Ed De Haan. Ed De Haan makes a probing pass to Tony Merson. Tony Merson shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Dominique Kasmi smothers it!
16.56
Paolo Opdam comes in with a late challenge on Bogdan Neeskens. Paolo Opdam is given a warning by the referee! Bogdan Neeskens runs off the knock.
18.17
Roy de Wit hits a low pass to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Merson. Tony Merson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.38
Ed De Haan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Merson. Tony Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romano van Gastel.
24.49
Without breaking stride, Patricio Fernandez plays the ball forward to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons hits a low pass to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
28.22
Bryan Bos hits a low pass to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joost Nelisse who gathers it comfortably.
30.23
Giorgio Baiocco sees Mustapha Hamers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mustapha Hamers chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman passes the ball forward but Ramon Koning is offside!
33.26
Bogdan Neeskens flicks a high pass forward. Roy de Wit controls it well on his chest. Roy de Wit plays the ball forward to Tony Merson. Tony Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.05
Ed De Haan makes a simple pass to Tony Merson. Tony Merson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Dominique Kasmi manages to gather it comfortably.
44.26
Bryan Bos comes in with a late challenge on Ed De Haan. The referee warns Bryan Bos to calm down! Ed De Haan stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Den Bosch also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Den Bosch players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Den Bosch kick off!
48.54
Bogdan Neeskens sees Roy de Wit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy de Wit chips the ball to his team mate, Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman cuts inside the box! Jack Koeman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.36
Ivo De Jong surges forward with the ball. Ivo De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
53.23
Ivo De Jong decides to run forward with the ball. Ivo De Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.43
Roy de Wit knocks the ball forward to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.08
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .FC Den Bosch have made 2 substitutions with Gionatha Circello replacing Giorgio Baiocco and Jochem Bakker replacing Jack Koeman and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.18
Ivo De Jong darts forward. Ivo De Jong shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
67.37
Duncan Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.24
Ellery Hellemons decides to run forward with the ball. Ellery Hellemons tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
71.44
Ivo De Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.30
Patricio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Hellemons holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery Hellemons makes an attacking run forward. Ellery Hellemons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.43
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Sjaak Rudge replacing Ramon Koning .
83.33
Ellery Hellemons makes a simple pass to Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
84.51
Ivo De Jong darts forward. Ivo De Jong kicks a strong pass forward to Jochem Bakker but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.28
Duncan Lloyd darts forward. Duncan Lloyd shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
33.8%
45%
21.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivo De Jong of FC Den Bosch

Match Ratings
1.Dominique Kasmi (GK)
7
2.Patricio Fernandez (DEF)
7
3.Alfons Claes (DEF)
6
4.Romano van Gastel (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Ellery Hellemons (MID)
8
7.Bryan Bos (MID)
6
8.Duncan Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Arnold Hesp (ATT)
6
10.Nikos Kool (ATT)
6
11.Paolo Opdam (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordi Sedouki (MID)
0
13.Yuri Smits (GK)
0
14.Carlos Kortland (DEF)
6

1.Joost Nelisse (GK)
7
2.Johnny Van Rijswijk (DEF)
6
3.Giorgio Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Bogdan Neeskens (DEF)
6
5.Roy de Wit (MID)
7
6.Ed De Haan (MID)
7
7.Ivo De Jong (MID)
9
8.Mustapha Hamers (MID)
6
9.Tony Merson (ATT)
7
10.Ramon Koning (ATT)
7
11.Jack Koeman (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gionatha Circello (GK)
6
13.Sjaak Rudge (GK)
6
14.Jochem Bakker (DEF)
6