Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     Heracles AlmeloHeracles Almelo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique KasmiD. Kasmi63
G
1
G
75Ronnie NelisseR. Nelisse
Patricio FernandezP. Fernandez61
D
2
D
62Ole NelisseO. Nelisse
Alfons ClaesA. Claes59
D
3
D
61Ferry VerlindenF. Verlinden
Romano van GastelR. van Gastel57
D
4
D
60Nuno BarrosN. Barros
Carlton SalmonC. Salmon54
D
5
M
69Jordy TalanJ. Talan
Ellery HellemonsE. Hellemons67
M
6
M
68Alejandro HerreroA. Herrero
Bryan BosB. Bos63
M
7
M
59Rene SmitR. Smit
Jordi SedoukiJ. Sedouki60
M
captain8
M
50Ahmed HamersA. Hamers
Arnold HespA. Hesp76
A
9
A
70Sieb BesselinkS. Besselink
Nikos KoolN. Kool55
A
10captain
A
66Samuele RavanelliS. Ravanelli
Paolo OpdamP. Opdam54
A
11
A
65Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
 
Yuri SmitsY. Smits59
G
12
D
59Danny WhelanD. Whelan
John GallacherJ. Gallacher58
M
13
G
59Davy RicciD. Ricci
Carlos KortlandC. Kortland53
D
14
G
57Rene SeedorfR. Seedorf

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 9,515 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sieme Kanu.


0.00
Heracles Almelo start the match!
2.54
Jordi Sedouki knocks the ball forward to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp whips in a cross ball towards Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ronnie Nelisse effortlessly punches it away to safety.
3.20
Ahmed Hamers threads a neat ball through to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dominique Kasmi manages to gather it.
6.32
Carlton Salmon passes the ball forward to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos threads a neat ball through to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferry Verlinden.
8.25
Romano van Gastel flicks the ball to his team mate, Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.16
Ferry Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Herrero. Alejandro Herrero threads a neat ball through to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.53
Rene Smit hits a low pass to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.20
Rene Smit sees Sieb Besselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Besselink tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.13
Jordy Talan hits a low pass to Samuele Ravanelli. Samuele Ravanelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Dominique Kasmi had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
20.00
Nuno Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Hamers. Ahmed Hamers makes a probing pass to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
24.01
Bryan Bos makes a simple pass to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.48
Romano van Gastel passes the ball forward to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Hesp who takes it down. Arnold Hesp tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.36
Ellery Hellemons makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.20
Romano van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Hellemons holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery Hellemons flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Hesp who brings the ball under control. Arnold Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
39.29
Rene Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.16
Rene Smit flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Ravanelli controls it well on his chest. Samuele Ravanelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfons Claes.
45.00
Ellery Hellemons controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Verlinden.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
47.17
Nikos Kool catches Nuno Barros on the ankles. The referee brings Nikos Kool to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.09
With great vision, Ellery Hellemons plays the ball forward to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
53.12
Ellery Hellemons flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
60.57
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
69.37
Ellery Hellemons flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.11
Alejandro Herrero sees Samuele Ravanelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Ravanelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.51
Bryan Bos knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ronnie Nelisse manages to gather it.
75.26
Jordi Sedouki hits a low pass to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ole Nelisse.
77.56
Ole Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Rene Smit. Rene Smit flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Besselink who takes it down. Sieb Besselink shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
78.32
Nuno Barros hacks Paolo Opdam from behind! Nuno Barros is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Opdam stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.50
With great vision, Alfons Claes plays the ball forward to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos makes a probing pass to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.46
Ahmed Hamers threads a neat ball through to Kevin Mckinlay. Kevin Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Dominique Kasmi.
89.26
Ellery Hellemons takes it forward alone. Ellery Hellemons lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Jordy Talan passes the ball forward to Sieb Besselink. Sieb Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Heracles Almelo
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
23.3%
46.5%
30.2%

Scorers
Arnold Hesp 53
Sieb Besselink 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ellery Hellemons of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings
1.Dominique Kasmi (GK)
7
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)
9
7.Bryan Bos (MID)
7
8.Jordi Sedouki (MID)
6
9.Arnold Hesp (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nikos Kool (ATT)
7
11.Paolo Opdam (ATT)
6
 
12.Yuri Smits (GK)
0
13.John Gallacher (MID)
0
14.Carlos Kortland (DEF)
6

1.Ronnie Nelisse (GK)
7
2.Ole Nelisse (DEF)
6
3.Ferry Verlinden (DEF)
7
4.Nuno Barros (DEF)
6
5.Jordy Talan (MID)
6
6.Alejandro Herrero (MID)
6
7.Rene Smit (MID)
7
8.Ahmed Hamers (MID)
6
9.Sieb Besselink (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Samuele Ravanelli (ATT)
7
11.Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Whelan (DEF)
0
13.Davy Ricci (GK)
0
14.Rene Seedorf (GK)
0