Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Adelaarshorst where Go Ahead Eagles play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 8,461 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Go Ahead Eagles are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joris Jongen.


0.00
The whistle blows and Go Ahead Eagles kick off!
8.21
Steffen Lensing flicks a high pass forward to Reinier Shew A Tjon who brings the ball under control. Reinier Shew A Tjon plays a quick one-two with Jan-Willem Doomernik and rushes in on goal... Reinier Shew A Tjon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
12.43
Reinier Shew A Tjon catches Carlton Salmon on the ankles. Reinier Shew A Tjon is shown the yellow card! Carlton Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.41
Kevin de Wit makes an attacking run forward. Kevin de Wit plays a one-two with Anton van der Linden and rushes in on goal... Kevin de Wit rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.09
Mariano Adani flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Lensing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Steffen Lensing plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Doomernik. Jan-Willem Doomernik hits a low pass to Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Dominique Kasmi had no chance!! Goal for Go Ahead Eagles!
18.36
Ron Lamey makes a simple pass to Kevin de Wit. With imagination, Kevin de Wit plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Doomernik. Jan-Willem Doomernik sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.31
Mariano Adani breaks forward. Mariano Adani flicks a high pass forward to Anton van der Linden who brings the ball under control. Anton van der Linden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
27.40
Duncan Lloyd comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Lensing. The referee calls over Duncan Lloyd and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.34
Bryan Bos flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Kool who brings the ball under control. Nikos Kool knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Bryan Bos flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Hesp who takes it down. Arnold Hesp cuts inside the box! Arnold Hesp comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Go Ahead Eagles appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.28
Alfons Claes flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Duncan Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
49.53
Kevin de Wit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Doomernik. Jan-Willem Doomernik sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
51.49
Without breaking stride, Carlton Salmon plays the ball forward to Duncan Lloyd. Duncan Lloyd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Lloyd shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
54.12
Duncan Lloyd advances with the ball. Duncan Lloyd advances inside the box! Mariano Adani barges into Duncan Lloyd. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
57.11
Ron Lamey breaks forward. Ron Lamey decides to run forward with the ball. Ron Lamey makes a simple pass, allowing Jan-Willem Doomernik to run into the box. Jan-Willem Doomernik shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Patricio Fernandez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.41
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
63.14
Duncan Lloyd flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Hesp who takes it down. Arnold Hesp shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
67.08
Patricio Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Bos collects the pass. Bryan Bos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.51
Steffen Lensing hacks Duncan Lloyd from behind! Steffen Lensing is warned by the referee! Duncan Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.05
Rafael Talan threads the ball through to Steffen Lensing. Steffen Lensing kicks a strong pass forward to Anton van der Linden. Anton van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romano van Gastel.
75.01
Ron Lamey hacks Paolo Opdam from behind! Ron Lamey is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Opdam runs off the knock.
81.51
Arnold Hesp catches Ron Lamey on the ankles. Arnold Hesp is given a warning by the referee! Ron Lamey stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.47
Ron Lamey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin de Wit. Kevin de Wit takes it forward alone. Kevin de Wit cuts inside the box! Alfons Claes clumsily knocks into Kevin de Wit. Kevin de Wit appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.10
Steffen Lensing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reinier Shew A Tjon. Reinier Shew A Tjon rushes past Romano van Gastel! Reinier Shew A Tjon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Reinier Shew A Tjon of Go Ahead Eagles

Match Ratings
1.Dominique Kasmi (GK)
6
2.Patricio Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Alfons Claes (DEF)
6
4.Romano van Gastel (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Ellery Hellemons (MID)
6
7.Bryan Bos (MID)
6
8.Duncan Lloyd (MID)yellow card
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