Match Report


VeendamVeendam     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick KooimanN. Kooiman53
G
1
G
63Dominique KasmiD. Kasmi
Jan Vennegoor WinterJ. Winter66
D
2
D
61Patricio FernandezP. Fernandez
Arco VeurinkA. Veurink57
D
3
D
59Alfons ClaesA. Claes
Niels LatuheruN. Latuheru56
D
4
D
57Romano van GastelR. van Gastel
Julian VidalJ. Vidal56
D
5
D
54Carlton SalmonC. Salmon
Kofi RobbenK. Robben69
M
6
M
67Ellery HellemonsE. Hellemons
Peter LindenberghP. Lindenbergh67
M
captain7
M
63Bryan BosB. Bos
Kofi LanckohrK. Lanckohr64
A
8captain
M
60Jordi SedoukiJ. Sedouki
Richard De RomijnR. De Romijn56
A
9
A
76Arnold HespA. Hesp
Jeremy ZwaanswijkJ. Zwaanswijk56
A
10
A
55Nikos KoolN. Kool
Barry Van Der LeegteB. Van Der Leegte49
A
11
A
54Paolo OpdamP. Opdam
 
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison60
M
12
G
59Yuri SmitsY. Smits
Sergio TychonS. Tychon58
M
13
M
58John GallacherJ. Gallacher
Tom AlberdaT. Alberda53
G
14
D
53Carlos KortlandC. Kortland

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at De Langeleegte where Veendam play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 8,010 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Veendam are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Van Eijk.


0.00
Veendam kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
Jordi Sedouki makes a probing pass to Paolo Opdam. With great vision, Paolo Opdam plays the ball forward to Arnold Hesp who has made a great run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Arnold Hesp provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.23
Jordi Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Opdam controls it well on his chest. Paolo Opdam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Vidal.
21.49
Julian Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Ellery Hellemons. The referee warns Julian Vidal to calm down! Ellery Hellemons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.16
Peter Lindenbergh threads a neat ball through to Barry Van Der Leegte. Barry Van Der Leegte shoots from 25 yards. Dominique Kasmi effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.14
Bryan Bos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.05
Romano van Gastel catches Richard De Romijn on the ankles. The referee warns Romano van Gastel to calm down! Richard De Romijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Jordi Sedouki makes a simple pass to Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.42
Jordi Sedouki flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Opdam controls it well on his chest. Paolo Opdam shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.38
Peter Lindenbergh comes in with a late challenge on Bryan Bos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bryan Bos runs off the knock.
38.06
Bryan Bos makes a simple pass to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.12
Peter Lindenbergh makes a simple pass to Barry Van Der Leegte. Barry Van Der Leegte lofts in a cross ball towards Kofi Lanckohr. Kofi Lanckohr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Dominique Kasmi is on top of it.
44.04
Barry Van Der Leegte catches Carlton Salmon on the ankles. Barry Van Der Leegte is warned by the referee! Carlton Salmon runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Veendam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Veendam players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
49.13
Willem II Tilburg are dictating the run of play here today.
51.04
Jordi Sedouki chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Opdam. Paolo Opdam rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.16
Jordi Sedouki threads a neat ball through to Nikos Kool. Nikos Kool finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nick Kooiman.
56.10
Bryan Bos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Nick Kooiman drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.26
Kofi Robben barges into Ellery Hellemons. The referee calls over Kofi Robben and warns him to calm down! Ellery Hellemons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Carlos Kortland replacing Nikos Kool .
65.33
Jordi Sedouki flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Julian Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Lindenbergh. Peter Lindenbergh flicks a high ball forward to Barry Van Der Leegte who gracefully takes it down. Barry Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Richard De Romijn. Richard De Romijn heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard De Romijn! That brings them level!
77.32
Ellery Hellemons flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Hesp. Arnold Hesp shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.29
Jan Vennegoor Winter chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Lindenbergh. Peter Lindenbergh decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Lindenbergh deftly passes the ball to Barry Van Der Leegte, releasing him through on goal. Barry Van Der Leegte makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.09
Kofi Robben comes in with a late challenge on Ellery Hellemons. The referee calls over Kofi Robben again and warns him to calm down! Ellery Hellemons hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.03
Ellery Hellemons catches Kofi Robben on the ankles. Ellery Hellemons is warned by the referee! Kofi Robben runs off the knock.
89.23
Kofi Lanckohr clumsily knocks into Alfons Claes. Kofi Lanckohr is shown the yellow card! Alfons Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Veendam

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
28.9%
51.3%
19.7%

Scorers
Richard De Romijn 73
Arnold Hesp 2

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard De Romijn of Veendam

Match Ratings
1.Nick Kooiman (GK)
7
2.Jan Vennegoor Winter (DEF)
6
3.Arco Veurink (DEF)
6
4.Niels Latuheru (DEF)
6
5.Julian Vidal (DEF)
6
6.Kofi Robben (MID)
5
7.Peter Lindenbergh (MID)yellow card
7
8.Kofi Lanckohr (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Richard De Romijn (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jeremy Zwaanswijk (ATT)
6
11.Barry Van Der Leegte (ATT)
8
 
12.Stuart Morrison (MID)
0
13.Sergio Tychon (MID)
0
14.Tom Alberda (GK)
0

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