Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 12,614 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Van Beukering.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Van Beukering.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem get the match underway!
6.36
0-0Ellery Doomernik advances with the ball. Ellery Doomernik flicks a high pass forward. Kew Varkevisser controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kew Varkevisser cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.37
0-0Roberto Van Der Gun catches Ellery Doomernik on the ankles. Roberto Van Der Gun is given a warning by the referee! Ellery Doomernik stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.36
Dirk van Veen picks a pass forward to Samuel Auriol. Samuel Auriol makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Auriol finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.35
Oscar Redan flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Diablemont. With a superhuman jump, Cyril Diablemont connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.26
Roger Chivu breaks forward. Roger Chivu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.05
1-0Ole Van Nistelrooy sees space and advances. Ole Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Rafael Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.22
Alex Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Roger Chivu. Roger Chivu passes the ball forward to Ole Van Nistelrooy. Ole Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
24.30
1-0Roberto Van Der Gun changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Van Der Gun makes a great pass forward. Milan Berck Dibi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.57
1-0Cyril Diablemont flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Varkevisser. Kew Varkevisser tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Chris George.
32.31
1-0Miguel Peiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dirk van Veen steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
33.52
With some swift thinking, Roger Chivu plays the ball forward to Samuel Auriol. Samuel Auriol kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish makes a convincing header but Rafael Ramos is on top of it.
44.07
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Roger Chivu plays the ball forward to Samir Dehm. Samir Dehm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Roberto Van Der Gun makes a probing pass to Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi advances inside the box! Milan Berck Dibi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
47.16
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Van Der Gun stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Van Der Gun lofts in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Dibi. Milan Berck Dibi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.00
Ellery Doomernik knocks the ball forward to Sergio Alves. Sergio Alves makes a probing pass to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel cuts inside the box! Jean-Paul Fränkel takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.18
Sergio Alves flicks a high pass forward. Cyril Diablemont holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cyril Diablemont flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Fränkel collects the pass. Jean-Paul Fränkel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris George who gathers it comfortably.
60.53
Kevin Greig makes a simple pass to Dominique Broerse. Dominique Broerse flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.51
Ole Van Nistelrooy chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish plays a quick one-two with Milan Berck Dibi and rushes in on goal... Kevin Dalglish shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.17
Ellery Doomernik arcs the ball upfield. Kew Varkevisser shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.55
Kevin Greig flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Paul Fränkel who takes it down. Jean-Paul Fränkel knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Varkevisser. Kew Varkevisser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.32
Oscar Redan flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Paul Fränkel who brings the ball under control. Jean-Paul Fränkel shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Greig plays the ball forward to Cyril Diablemont. Cyril Diablemont threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.23
Kevin Dalglish barges into Pim Broerse. The referee calls over Kevin Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Pim Broerse runs off the knock.
84.11
Cyril Diablemont threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan makes a convincing header but Chris George reads it well. Nice save!
87.56
Kevin Dalglish surges forward with the ball. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.57
Ellery Doomernik flicks a high pass forward to Dominique Broerse who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Dominique Broerse plays the ball forward to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan skips past Dirk van Veen! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oscar Redan provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Redan of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Chris George (GK)
8
2. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Roger Chivu (DEF)
7
4. Dirk van Veen (DEF)
7
5. Oscar Mentink (DEF)
6
6. Ole Van Nistelrooy (MID)
7
7. Roberto Van Der Gun (MID)
7
8. Samuel Auriol (MID)
7
9. Samir Dehm (MID)
6
10. Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
11. Milan Berck Dibi (ATT)
9
12. Ellery Mensah (GK)
0
13. Said Kans (ATT)
0
14. Mohammed Seedorf (MID)
0
1. Rafael Ramos (GK)
6
2. Sergio Alves (DEF)
6
3. Ellery Doomernik (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Greig (DEF)
7
5. Pim Broerse (MID)
6
6. Cyril Diablemont (MID)
7
7. Dominique Broerse (MID)
7
8. Miguel Peiro (MID)
6
9. Oscar Redan (ATT)
9
10. Jean-Paul Fränkel (ATT)
7
11. Kew Varkevisser (ATT)
6
12. Jan Averdijk (ATT)
0
13. Tijani Van Hintum (GK)
0
14. Paolo Bertotto (DEF)
0