Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     SC HeerenveenSC Heerenveen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique KasmiD. Kasmi63
G
1
G
75Flavio VenturinF. Venturin
Patricio FernandezP. Fernandez61
D
2
D
71Roberto CastroR. Castro
Alfons ClaesA. Claes59
D
3
D
67Francesco G. GravaF. Grava
Romano van GastelR. van Gastel57
D
4
D
65Pier G. UrsoP. Urso
Carlton SalmonC. Salmon54
D
5
M
73Ighli MercuriI. Mercuri
Ellery HellemonsE. Hellemons67
M
6
M
69Colin GemmellC. Gemmell
Bryan BosB. Bos63
M
7
M
69Jonas FreundJ. Freund
Jordi SedoukiJ. Sedouki60
M
captain8captain
M
51Marinus HeesakkersM. Heesakkers
Arnold HespA. Hesp76
A
9
A
75Juri ZauliJ. Zauli
Nikos KoolN. Kool55
A
10
A
67Gianmatteo AntonelliniG. Antonellini
Paolo OpdamP. Opdam54
A
11
A
45Robert de VriesR. de Vries
 
Yuri SmitsY. Smits59
G
12
D
62John CollinsJ. Collins
John GallacherJ. Gallacher58
M
13
D
57Anton SchäferA. Schäfer
Carlos KortlandC. Kortland53
D
14
D
55Ferry MarisF. Maris

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to SC Heerenveen. A crowd of 8,726 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Heerenveen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jimmy Bouma.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
Romano van Gastel hits a low pass to Jordi Sedouki. Jordi Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Flavio Venturin!
21.07
Romano van Gastel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordi Sedouki. Jordi Sedouki knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Flavio Venturin manages to gather it comfortably.
22.14
Pier G. Urso flicks a high pass forward to Colin Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Colin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Juri Zauli. Juri Zauli whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Antonellini. Gianmatteo Antonellini makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.35
Marinus Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward to Juri Zauli who brings the ball under control. Juri Zauli whips in a cross ball towards Robert de Vries. Robert de Vries flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
30.39
SC Heerenveen are dictating the run of play here today.
32.51
SC Heerenveen have made 3 substitutions with John Collins replacing Juri Zauli, Anton Schäfer replacing Ighli Mercuri and Ferry Maris replacing Roberto Castro .
34.00
Pier G. Urso flicks a high pass forward. Anton Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Anton Schäfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anton Schäfer shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.43
Pier G. Urso makes a beautiful solo run. Pier G. Urso sees a break and surges forward. Pier G. Urso whips in a cross ball towards Robert de Vries. Robert de Vries directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
40.54
Ellery Hellemons knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
42.14
Romano van Gastel makes a probing pass to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. SC Heerenveen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SC Heerenveen kick off!
49.59
Jordi Sedouki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool tries a spectacular long range effort but Flavio Venturin reads it well. Good save!
55.58
Alfons Claes passes the ball forward to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons sees Nikos Kool in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikos Kool runs straight at the defence! Nikos Kool looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.54
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
63.10
Bryan Bos hacks Colin Gemmell from behind! Bryan Bos is warned by the referee! Colin Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.06
Anton Schäfer hits a low pass to Robert de Vries. Robert de Vries plays a quick one-two with Gianmatteo Antonellini and rushes in on goal... Alfons Claes hacks Robert de Vries from behind! Robert de Vries appeals for a penalty! Given!!
71.06
The referee points to the spot..
72.46
Robert de Vries takes a short run up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
77.32
Carlos Kortland comes in with a late challenge on Pier G. Urso. Carlos Kortland is warned by the referee! Pier G. Urso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.46
Romano van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Ellery Hellemons holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery Hellemons passes the ball forward to Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.09
Alfons Claes sees Jordi Sedouki in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jordi Sedouki threads a neat ball through to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.22
Jordi Sedouki kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

SC Heerenveen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Arnold Hesp 42, 87
Gianmatteo Antonellini 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Hesp of Willem II Tilburg

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

1.Flavio Venturin (GK)
7
2.Roberto Castro (DEF)
6
3.Francesco G. Grava (DEF)
6
4.Pier G. Urso (DEF)
8
5.Ighli Mercuri (MID)
6
6.Colin Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Jonas Freund (MID)
6
8.Marinus Heesakkers (MID)
6
9.Juri Zauli (ATT)
7
10.Gianmatteo Antonellini (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robert de Vries (ATT)
6
 
12.John Collins (DEF)
6
13.Anton Schäfer (DEF)
6
14.Ferry Maris (DEF)
6