Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Vliert where FC Den Bosch play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 9,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch 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 John Valk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Den Bosch 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 John Valk.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Ivo De Jong knocks the ball forward to Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman knocks in a cross ball towards Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning powers a header at goal. Dominique Kasmi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.02
0-0Romano van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Bos controls it well on his chest. Bryan Bos sees space and advances. Bryan Bos lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.52
1-0Ivo De Jong makes a beautiful solo run. Ivo De Jong rushes past Alfons Claes! Ivo De Jong comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.53
Johnny Van Rijswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivo De Jong. Ivo De Jong decides to run forward with the ball. Ivo De Jong makes a defence splitting pass to Tony Merson. Tony Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.52
Alfons Claes darts forward. Alfons Claes threads the ball through to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Joost Nelisse!
18.44
Romano van Gastel flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Bos controls it well on his chest. Bryan Bos knocks the ball forward to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.58
Johnny Van Rijswijk chips the ball to his team mate, Ivo De Jong. Ivo De Jong flicks a high pass forward to Jack Koeman who brings the ball under control. Jack Koeman makes a probing pass between the defence to Ramon Koning. Ramon Koning looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.18
Jordi Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Opdam comfortably collects the pass. Paolo Opdam shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
36.16
Ellery Hellemons flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Opdam controls it well on his chest. Paolo Opdam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Joost Nelisse gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.56
Ivo De Jong flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Koning holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Koning shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.48
Ellery Hellemons flicks a high ball forward to Arnold Hesp who takes it down. Arnold Hesp shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Den Bosch appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Den Bosch players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Den Bosch kick off and get the second half underway!
47.04
Johnny Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Ivo De Jong collects the pass. Ivo De Jong runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivo De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Jack Koeman. Jack Koeman makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.59
Johnny Van Rijswijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Ed De Haan. Ed De Haan flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Koning who brings the ball under control. Ramon Koning knocks the ball forward, putting Tony Merson through on goal. Some silky footwork from Tony Merson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.56
Bryan Bos flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Kool collects the pass. Nikos Kool plays a one-two with Paolo Opdam and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nikos Kool provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.36
Bryan Bos flicks a high pass forward to Arnold Hesp who brings the ball under control. Arnold Hesp shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
60.06
3-1FC 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. Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
61.09
Jordi Sedouki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Kortland. Carlos Kortland whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
65.18
3-1Johnny Van Rijswijk flicks a high pass forward. Ivo De Jong collects the pass. Ivo De Jong flicks a high pass forward to Jochem Bakker who brings the ball under control. Jochem Bakker makes a probing pass to Ramon Koning but he's offside!
66.33
3-1Ivo De Jong threads a neat ball through to Tony Merson. Tony Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Fernandez.
69.37
Roy de Wit flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Merson. Tony Merson shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
72.03
Johnny Van Rijswijk makes a simple pass to Ivo De Jong. Ivo De Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Merson. Tony Merson threads the ball through to Ramon Koning but he's offside!
73.44
With some swift thinking, Romano van Gastel plays the ball forward to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos threads a neat ball through to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Arnold Hesp scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
77.44
FC Den Bosch have made a substitution with Sjaak Rudge replacing Ramon Koning .
78.53
Ivo De Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Bakker. Jochem Bakker plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Merson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jochem Bakker rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.24
3-2Ivo De Jong barges into Ellery Hellemons. The referee warns Ivo De Jong to calm down! Ellery Hellemons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ivo De Jong catches Bryan Bos on the ankles. The referee brings Ivo De Jong to one side and gives him another warning! Bryan Bos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.1%
44.3%
31.6%
Scorers
| Ivo De Jong 7 Tony Merson 11 Jack Koeman 47 | Nikos Kool 56 Arnold Hesp 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivo De Jong of FC Den Bosch |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joost Nelisse (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johnny Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giorgio Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bogdan Neeskens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roy de Wit (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ed De Haan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ivo De Jong (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Milan Berck Kuyt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Merson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ramon Koning (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jack Koeman (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gionatha Circello (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sjaak Rudge (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jochem Bakker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jordi Sedouki (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arnold Hesp (ATT) | | 7 |
| 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 | |