Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to MVV. A crowd of 18,786 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MVV appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Egbert Zegers.
0.00
0-0MVV start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
0-0Ivan Montero makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Mauricio Verges. Excellent save.
6.44
Ivan Montero threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Verges effortlessly smothers it!
9.22
Eric Polheim passes the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg tries a spectacular long range effort. Mauricio Verges comfortably gets down and covers it.
10.25
Steven Fox flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro who takes it down. Rodrigo Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mauricio Verges manages to gather it comfortably.
18.27
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg whips in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello heads the ball goalwards but Mauricio Verges is on top of it.
20.27
0-0Uwe Oswald comes in with a late challenge on Leslie Noviello. The referee brings Uwe Oswald to one side and gives him a warning! Leslie Noviello runs off the knock.
21.54
0-0Mustapha Leroy passes the ball forward to Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim laces a weighted ball forward to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.18
0-0Steven Fox laces a weighted ball forward to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Verges who gathers it comfortably.
24.28
Ivan Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello whips the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Mauricio Verges. What a save!
28.52
Mitchel Human flicks a high ball forward to Leslie Noviello who takes it down. Leslie Noviello shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.35
Ivan Montero threads a neat ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.58
Ivan Montero threads a neat ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
1-0Steven Fox darts forward. Steven Fox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. MVV also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.08
Marcel Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Glenn Pasanen controls it well on his chest. Glenn Pasanen whips in a cross ball towards Niels van der Linden. Niels van der Linden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.16
Silvain Overbeek-Bloem hits a low pass to Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi shoots from long range but somehow Ovidiu Raducioiu manages to keep it out.
61.43
Ivan Montero flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Mauricio Verges is on top of it.
63.01
Wout Smit catches Aron Scharrenburg on the ankles. The referee calls over Wout Smit and warns him to calm down! Aron Scharrenburg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.35
Ivan Montero hits a low pass to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Sander Of Hesselink brings the ball forward. Sander Of Hesselink threads a neat ball through to Glenn Pasanen. Glenn Pasanen shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.23
Leslie Noviello catches Wout Smit on the ankles. Leslie Noviello is warned by the referee! Wout Smit runs off the knock.
77.53
1-0Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Alejandro Apolloni replacing Eric Polheim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.62
Andre Antunes sees Steven Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Fox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Fox tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.15
Silvain Overbeek-Bloem flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pichichi collects the pass. Rafael Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Antunes.
85.56
Matthias Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Human. Mitchel Human threads a neat ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from distance. Mauricio Verges gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.56
2-0Willem II Tilburg are in full control of this game.
90.00
Silvain Overbeek-Bloem makes a probing pass to Rafael Pichichi. Rafael Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Glenn Pasanen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rafael Pichichi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ovidiu Raducioiu had no chance!! Goal for MVV!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steven Fox 39, 79 | Rafael Pichichi 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steven Fox of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK)
6
2. Mustapha Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Andre Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Matthias Geis (DEF)
6
5. Eric Polheim (MID)
6
6. Ivan Montero (MID)
7
7. Steven Fox (MID)
9
8. Mitchel Human (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10. Leslie Noviello (ATT)
6
11. Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13. Alejandro Apolloni (DEF)
6
14. Graham Mann (ATT)
0
1. Mauricio Verges (GK)
8
2. Olaf Stroeve (DEF)
6
3. Sander Of Hesselink (DEF)
6
4. Uwe Oswald (DEF)
5
5. Wout Smit (DEF)
6
6. Marcel Brückner (MID)
6
7. Silvain Overbeek-Bloem (MID)
6
8. Glenn Pasanen (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Pichichi (ATT)
7
10. Niels van der Linden (ATT)
6
11. Jurgen Van Dieren (ATT)
6
12. Alejandro Hierro (GK)
0
13. Stefan Sammer (MID)
0
14. John Brady (GK)
0