Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 19,507 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Butragueno.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.26
0-0Mike Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
3.02
0-0Rafael De Vogt threads a neat ball through to Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yoichi Yamaguchi who gathers it comfortably.
4.42
0-1Anton Wilnis sees space and advances. Anton Wilnis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anton Wilnis knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.03
Anton Wilnis threads a neat ball through to Ronald De Goey. Ronald De Goey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ronald De Goey whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Tijani Van Wanrooy is on top of it.
12.12
Anton Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harald Gentenaar. Harald Gentenaar makes a simple pass to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Welke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Tijani Van Wanrooy. What a great pair of hands!
14.46
0-1Rafael De Vogt comes in with a late challenge on Ronald De Goey. The referee warns Rafael De Vogt to calm down! Ronald De Goey stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.25
Seyni Granger hits a low pass to Rafael De Vogt. Rafael De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Richard McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard McStay shoots from 25 yards but Yoichi Yamaguchi is on top of it.
21.14
Ronald De Goey passes the ball forward to Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Congo and advances towards the goal... Oliver Welke tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Tijani Van Wanrooy.
24.09
Ronald De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Welke collects the pass. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tijani Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
26.09
Harald Gentenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.26
Brutil Peters punts the ball hopefully upfield. Oliver Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.49
Rafael De Vogt makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael De Vogt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yoichi Yamaguchi who gathers it comfortably.
33.54
Ronald De Goey sees Gaspar Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tijani Van Wanrooy who gathers it comfortably.
34.25
0-2Tim Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.24
Mike Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.38
0-2Ronald De Goey brings the ball forward. Ronald De Goey passes the ball forward but Gaspar Teixeira is offside!
42.20
Ronald De Goey threads a neat ball through to Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Jr. Schwoch.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Ajax Amsterdam kicking off!
47.21
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.05
Ronald De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Welke controls it well on his chest. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Tijani Van Wanrooy.
49.09
0-2It's a corner kick. Ronald De Goey loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rafael De Vogt reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.29
0-2Mike Lawrence catches Harald Gentenaar on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harald Gentenaar carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.43
0-2Ronald De Goey comes in with a late challenge on Tim Mckay. Ronald De Goey is shown the yellow card! Tim Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.39
Anton Wilnis takes a quick throw-in. George Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to Ronald De Goey who brings the ball under control. Ronald De Goey chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke plays a scrappy one-two with Tonton Partin and advances towards the goal... Oliver Welke shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.24
Harald Gentenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
60.28
0-2Willem II Tilburg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.35
Anton Wilnis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harald Gentenaar. With vision, Harald Gentenaar laces a weighted ball forward to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.20
Harald Gentenaar sees a break and surges forward. Harald Gentenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Tijani Van Wanrooy.
64.25
0-2Corner kick to Ajax Amsterdam. Ronald De Goey plays it short to Harald Gentenaar. Oscar Jr. Schwoch steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
65.50
0-2Harald Gentenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Welke. Oliver Welke rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Remco Koevermans happens to be in the right place to block it.
72.08
Harald Gentenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Teixeira. Gaspar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.21
Rafael De Vogt passes the ball forward to Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andres Moya is offside!
77.42
George Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Ronald De Goey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Remco Koevermans.
78.15
It's a corner kick which Harald Gentenaar takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ronald De Goey. Seyni Granger comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
79.33
Tim Mckay catches Harald Gentenaar on the ankles. Tim Mckay is shown the yellow card! Harald Gentenaar runs off the knock.
81.24
Harald Gentenaar flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Teixeira who takes it down. Gaspar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.42
Rafael De Vogt threads a neat ball through to Andres Moya. Andres Moya advances inside the box! Andres Moya muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.08
Harald Gentenaar knocks the ball forward to Tonton Partin. Tonton Partin knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Congo. Bruno Congo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
89.54
Oscar Jr. Schwoch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Lawrence. Mike Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Yoichi Yamaguchi had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tijani Van Wanrooy (GK)
8
2. Seyni Granger (DEF)
6
3. Remco Koevermans (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Jr. Schwoch (DEF)
6
5. Moritz Breyer (DEF)
6
6. Rafael De Vogt (MID)
7
7. Tim Mckay (MID)
5
8. Mike Lawrence (MID)
6
9. Purrel Chivu (ATT)
7
10. Richard McStay (ATT)
6
11. Andres Moya (ATT)
6
12. Brenny Boussatta (DEF)
0
13. Raymond Piket (ATT)
0
14. Gaspar Marques (GK)
0
1. Yoichi Yamaguchi (GK)
6
2. George Van De Wey (DEF)
6
3. Anton Wilnis (DEF)
7
4. Brutil Peters (DEF)
6
5. Martin Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
6. Harald Gentenaar (MID)
7
7. Ronald De Goey (MID)
7
8. Bruno Congo (ATT)
6
9. Gaspar Teixeira (ATT)
6
10. Tonton Partin (ATT)
8
11. Oliver Welke (ATT)
9
12. Efrain Correa (DEF)
0
13. Martijn Wijker (MID)
0
14. Kemal Edghill (ATT)
0