Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique KasmiD. Kasmi63
G
1
G
58Don McGroryD. McGrory
Patricio FernandezP. Fernandez60
D
2
D
70Dave Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
Alfons ClaesA. Claes59
D
3
D
63Pius Van HelmondP. Van Helmond
Romano van GastelR. van Gastel57
D
4
D
63Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Carlton SalmonC. Salmon54
D
5captain
D
61Morris SmithM. Smith
Ellery HellemonsE. Hellemons66
M
6
M
67Rafael PromesR. Promes
Bryan BosB. Bos63
M
7
M
60Tony ZafarinT. Zafarin
Duncan LloydD. Lloyd61
M
captain8
M
57Dries SchultzD. Schultz
Arnold HespA. Hesp75
A
9
A
66Bert OoijerB. Ooijer
Nikos KoolN. Kool55
A
10
A
63Cliff Van Den BromC. Van Den Brom
Paolo OpdamP. Opdam54
A
11
A
56Dietmar BierhoffD. Bierhoff
 
Jordi SedoukiJ. Sedouki60
M
12
D
60Wilfred NieuwenburgW. Nieuwenburg
Yuri SmitsY. Smits59
G
13
D
59Henry De BoerH. De Boer
Carlos KortlandC. Kortland53
D
14
G
57Davy Van EdeD. Van Ede

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to RKC Waalwijk. A crowd of 7,536 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and RKC Waalwijk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Bosman.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off!
6.38
Romano van Gastel makes a simple pass to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons knocks the ball forward to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
10.19
With great vision, Dries Schultz plays the ball forward to Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer beats his man to it with a header but somehow Dominique Kasmi manages to keep it out.
14.08
Dave Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Dries Schultz. Dries Schultz surges forward with the ball. Dries Schultz runs straight at the defence! Dries Schultz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.40
Patricio Fernandez threads the ball through to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons threads a neat ball through to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.24
Pius Van Helmond threads a neat ball through to Tony Zafarin. Tony Zafarin advances with the ball. Tony Zafarin threads a neat ball through to Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.11
Alfons Claes knocks the ball forward to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos threads a neat ball through to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.12
Dries Schultz passes the ball forward to Dietmar Bierhoff. Dietmar Bierhoff rushes past Carlton Salmon! Dietmar Bierhoff tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.54
RKC Waalwijk are playing very defensively.
38.49
Dries Schultz makes a probing pass to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer makes a probing pass to Cliff Van Den Brom but he's offside!
45.00
Ellery Hellemons catches Dries Schultz on the ankles. Ellery Hellemons is warned by the referee! Dries Schultz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. RKC Waalwijk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with RKC Waalwijk kicking off!
47.39
Bryan Bos threads the ball through to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Don McGrory effortlessly punches it away to safety.
49.28
Dries Schultz hacks Ellery Hellemons from behind! Dries Schultz is given a warning by the referee! Ellery Hellemons stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.26
With a delightful solo run, Ellery Hellemons stretches the opposition's defence. Ellery Hellemons shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Don McGrory.
52.33
It's a corner kick. Bryan Bos loops the ball over to the far post. Morris Smith reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.09
Ellery Hellemons threads a neat ball through to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.26
Tony Zafarin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom threads the ball through to Dietmar Bierhoff but he's offside!
59.12
Carlton Salmon darts forward. Carlton Salmon sees space and advances. Carlton Salmon shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
60.11
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
65.47
Rafael Promes sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Promes makes a great pass forward. Cliff Van Den Brom runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.22
Duncan Lloyd passes the ball forward to Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.16
Dominic Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Dries Schultz collects the pass. Dries Schultz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.48
Rafael Promes threads a neat ball through to Cliff Van Den Brom. Cliff Van Den Brom whips in a cross ball towards Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dominique Kasmi manages to gather it.
79.21
Dries Schultz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Bierhoff. Dietmar Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Bert Ooijer. Some good footwork from Bert Ooijer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dominique Kasmi smothers it!
85.13
Paolo Opdam catches Dominic Johnstone on the ankles. Paolo Opdam is shown the yellow card! Dominic Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.05
Tony Zafarin hits a low pass to Bert Ooijer. Bert Ooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Bierhoff but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

RKC Waalwijk
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers
Dries Schultz 14
Cliff Van Den Brom 22
Dietmar Bierhoff 30
Bert Ooijer 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dries Schultz of RKC Waalwijk

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)
7
7.Bryan Bos (MID)
6
8.Duncan Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Arnold Hesp (ATT)
6
10.Nikos Kool (ATT)
6
11.Paolo Opdam (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Jordi Sedouki (MID)
0
13.Yuri Smits (GK)
0
14.Carlos Kortland (DEF)
6

1.Don McGrory (GK)
6
2.Dave Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3.Pius Van Helmond (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Johnstone (DEF)
6
5.Morris Smith (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Promes (MID)
6
7.Tony Zafarin (MID)
7
8.Dries Schultz (MID)goal scored
9
9.Bert Ooijer (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Cliff Van Den Brom (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dietmar Bierhoff (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Wilfred Nieuwenburg (DEF)
0
13.Henry De Boer (DEF)
0
14.Davy Van Ede (GK)
0