Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to SBV Excelsior. A crowd of 19,678 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SBV Excelsior appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the match!
8.17
0-0Mario Alberda flicks a high ball forward to Matt James who takes it down. Matt James tries a spectacular long range effort. Alberto Lee easily gets down and covers it.
12.51
0-0Andres Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
18.47
0-0Jorge Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Alberda. Mario Alberda sees space and advances. Mario Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.28
0-0Anthony Beagrie catches Mario Alberda on the ankles. Anthony Beagrie is shown the yellow card! Mario Alberda carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.28
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.33
Urvin Marbus flicks a high pass forward. Mario Alberda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Alberda sees Christopher Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christopher Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
22.53
Nuno Jesus hits a low pass to Mario Alberda. Mario Alberda knocks the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
30.56
0-0Mario Alberda clumsily knocks into Dennis Joseph. The referee warns Mario Alberda to calm down! Dennis Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.51
0-1Silvio Valente hits a low pass to Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry rushes past Jorge Carvalho! Adrian Terry takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.23
Regilio Van Der Gouw chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Smits.
42.31
With imagination, Ronnie Cas plays the ball forward to Andres Moreno. Andres Moreno sees Komian Manga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Komian Manga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Jesus.
44.19
Nuno Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Bomers controls it well on his chest. Melchior Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. SBV Excelsior also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players seem much more motivated whilst the SBV Excelsior players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SBV Excelsior kick off the second half!
47.08
Dennis Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Komian Manga. Komian Manga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.37
Silvio Valente hits a low pass to Komian Manga. Komian Manga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
49.17
Dennis Joseph threads a neat ball through to Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
53.24
0-1Mario Alberda barges into Dennis Joseph. Mario Alberda is shown the yellow card! Dennis Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.16
Mario Alberda passes the ball forward to Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Lee who gathers it comfortably.
59.54
Luis Carvalho plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Lee with no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
61.54
1-1SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Jamal Franken replacing Komian Manga .
63.46
Mario Alberda chips the ball to his team mate, Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Lee effortlessly picks it out of the air!
67.38
Without breaking stride, Regilio Van Der Gouw plays the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.01
With imagination, Titus Harley plays the ball forward to Dennis Joseph. Seeing a gap ahead, Dennis Joseph plays the ball forward to Jamal Franken. Jamal Franken sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
73.41
Anthony Beagrie makes a simple pass to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrian Terry!
77.41
SBV Excelsior have made a substitution with Dominique Schulp replacing Dennis Joseph .
79.35
1-2Mario Alberda flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Lavecchia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Lavecchia lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Titus Harley and the loose ball is cleared up field.
81.29
Regilio Van Der Gouw boots it upfield. Melchior Bomers knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.32
Ronnie Cas knocks the ball forward to Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Terry. Adrian Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marc Koschmieder punches it away to safety.
87.44
Luis Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Bomers. Melchior Bomers makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Guillermo Smits is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
89.16
Regilio Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
30.4%
41.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Melchior Bomers 60 | Adrian Terry 37, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Terry of SBV Excelsior |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Koschmieder (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jorge Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Urvin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mario Alberda (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Christopher Alberda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Melchior Bomers (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Matt James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianmatteo Albino (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Janes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Lee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Smits (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Cas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Titus Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Beagrie (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Dennis Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvio Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andres Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Adrian Terry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Komian Manga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Ebbinge (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Schulp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jamal Franken (DEF) | 6 | |