Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     Vitesse ArnhemVitesse Arnhem
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominique KasmiD. Kasmi63
G
1
G
70Ramon IniaR. Inia
Patricio FernandezP. Fernandez61
D
2
D
69Marco De VisserM. De Visser
Alfons ClaesA. Claes59
D
3
D
66Robert HeesakkersR. Heesakkers
Romano van GastelR. van Gastel57
D
4
D
58Cor Van DalenC. Van Dalen
Carlton SalmonC. Salmon54
D
5
D
57Jannes DavidsJ. Davids
Ellery HellemonsE. Hellemons67
M
6
M
66David LawD. Law
Bryan BosB. Bos63
M
7captain
M
63Dami‘n ReuserD. Reuser
Jordi SedoukiJ. Sedouki60
M
captain8
A
70Jan-Willem Van DierenJ. Van Dieren
Arnold HespA. Hesp76
A
9
A
69Joris BrouwersJ. Brouwers
Nikos KoolN. Kool55
A
10
A
66Alberto SoaresA. Soares
Paolo OpdamP. Opdam54
A
11
A
64Stefan EngelaarS. Engelaar
 
Yuri SmitsY. Smits59
G
12
A
62Bram WiekensB. Wiekens
John GallacherJ. Gallacher58
M
13
G
58Abubakari de HaanA. de Haan
Garry MasonG. Mason52
A
14
M
58Benedetto FalsiniB. Falsini

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Vitesse Arnhem. A crowd of 8,725 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitesse Arnhem appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ruud Van Gastel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
4.25
Robert Heesakkers pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robert Heesakkers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
9.09
Bryan Bos flicks a high pass forward to Nikos Kool who brings the ball under control. Nikos Kool shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
10.38
Dami‘n Reuser flicks a high pass forward. Joris Brouwers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joris Brouwers whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Soares. Alberto Soares rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.07
Dami‘n Reuser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Van Dieren. Jan-Willem Van Dieren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Dominique Kasmi!
14.18
Ellery Hellemons barges into Jannes Davids. Ellery Hellemons is warned by the referee! Jannes Davids runs off the knock.
18.40
Cor Van Dalen receives the ball from a throw-in from Jannes Davids. Cor Van Dalen kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n Reuser. Dami‘n Reuser takes it forward alone. Dami‘n Reuser plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Engelaar and advances towards the goal... Dami‘n Reuser comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Dami‘n Reuser scores for Vitesse Arnhem!!
22.55
Ellery Hellemons kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.18
Jannes Davids sees David Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Law makes a probing pass to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers advances inside the box! Joris Brouwers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.04
Vitesse Arnhem have made a substitution with Abubakari de Haan replacing Robert Heesakkers and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-2-1 formation.
36.38
Romano van Gastel makes a simple pass to Ellery Hellemons. Ellery Hellemons kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.14
Romano van Gastel knocks the ball forward to Bryan Bos. Bryan Bos makes a beautiful solo run. Bryan Bos kicks a strong pass forward to Arnold Hesp but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.47
Dami‘n Reuser sees Stefan Engelaar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Engelaar finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dominique Kasmi!
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. Vitesse Arnhem have changed their lineup with Bram Wiekens replacing Marco De Visser and Benedetto Falsini replacing Stefan Engelaar.

45.00
The second half starts with Vitesse Arnhem kicking off!
47.10
Jan-Willem Van Dieren flicks a high ball forward to Joris Brouwers who takes it down. Joris Brouwers deftly passes the ball to Alberto Soares, releasing him through on goal. Alberto Soares shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Patricio Fernandez.
49.39
Jordi Sedouki passes the ball forward to Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Opdam and advances towards the goal... Arnold Hesp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
54.26
Jan-Willem Van Dieren flicks a high pass forward. Joris Brouwers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joris Brouwers shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.03
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Garry Mason replacing Nikos Kool .
61.09
Ellery Hellemons makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mason. Garry Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ramon Inia had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
65.05
Jan-Willem Van Dieren knocks the ball forward to Joris Brouwers. Joris Brouwers plays a one-two with Alberto Soares and advances towards the goal... Joris Brouwers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Dominique Kasmi comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.38
Vitesse Arnhem are dictating the run of play here today.
73.58
Alfons Claes takes it forward alone. Alfons Claes makes a beautiful solo run. Alfons Claes shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.16
Jan-Willem Van Dieren sees Alberto Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Soares shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Dominique Kasmi keeps it out!
78.25
Ellery Hellemons hits a low pass to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
83.07
Jan-Willem Van Dieren changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan-Willem Van Dieren shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

Vitesse Arnhem
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
24.2%
47%
28.8%

Scorers
Arnold Hesp 36, 61
Dami‘n Reuser 18
Joris Brouwers 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Hesp 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)
6
7.Bryan Bos (MID)
6
8.Jordi Sedouki (MID)
6
9.Arnold Hesp (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nikos Kool (ATT)
6
11.Paolo Opdam (ATT)
6
 
12.Yuri Smits (GK)
0
13.John Gallacher (MID)
0
14.Garry Mason (ATT)
6

1.Ramon Inia (GK)
6
2.Marco De Visser (DEF)
6
3.Robert Heesakkers (DEF)
6
4.Cor Van Dalen (DEF)
6
5.Jannes Davids (DEF)
6
6.David Law (MID)
6
7.Dami‘n Reuser (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jan-Willem Van Dieren (ATT)
7
9.Joris Brouwers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alberto Soares (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Engelaar (ATT)
6
 
12.Bram Wiekens (ATT)
6
13.Abubakari de Haan (GK)
6
14.Benedetto Falsini (MID)
6