Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Feyenoord Rotterdam. A crowd of 18,693 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Feyenoord Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arjen Darwinkel.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Kevin Greig hacks Nick Grimandi from behind! Kevin Greig is warned by the referee! Nick Grimandi stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.36
Viorel Savu comes in with a late challenge on Ger Overmars. The referee calls over Viorel Savu and warns him to calm down! Ger Overmars stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.32
0-0Aniello Conti chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Conti. Aniello Conti makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.30
Miguel Peiro hits a low pass to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
14.35
0-0Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Miguel Peiro. Miguel Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan runs straight at the defence! Oscar Redan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Piet Korsten is on top of it.
15.49
Jean-Paul Fränkel hacks Christopher Keller from behind! Jean-Paul Fränkel is given a warning by the referee! Christopher Keller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.01
0-1Viorel Savu flicks a high pass forward to Martin Liedholm who brings the ball under control. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Rufus!
26.34
Billy Makin makes a probing pass to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.56
Jonathan Rufus knocks the ball forward to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Grimandi. With a superhuman jump, Nick Grimandi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
33.31
Billy Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm surges forward with the ball. Martin Liedholm knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.31
0-2Jonathan Rufus makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.23
Rodrigo Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Ger Overmars. Ger Overmars threads the ball through to Gregorio Nunez. Without breaking stride, Gregorio Nunez plays the ball forward to Martijn Sier who has made a great run into the box. Martijn Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Yassine Bouchiba clumsily knocks into Jean-Paul Fränkel. Yassine Bouchiba is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Paul Fränkel runs off the knock.
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. Feyenoord Rotterdam have changed their lineup with Gregoor Zuidersma replacing Harvey Overbeek-Bloem.
45.00
Feyenoord Rotterdam start the second half!
47.15
Ger Overmars passes the ball forward to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig threads the ball through to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel runs straight at the defence! Jean-Paul Fränkel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.32
0-2Eddie Galli comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Rufus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.32
Yassine Bouchiba advances with the ball. Yassine Bouchiba controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
54.53
Yassine Bouchiba flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma whips the ball goalwards with his head but Nick Besselink is on top of it.
55.21
Eddie Galli flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Redan who brings the ball under control. Oscar Redan knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.57
Nick Grimandi catches Aniello Conti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aniello Conti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
0-2Feyenoord Rotterdam have made 2 substitutions with Jerome Antunes replacing Filipe Oliveira and Jonas Breitner replacing Jonathan Rufus .
65.27
Jonas Breitner threads a neat ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm plays a quick one-two with Gregoor Zuidersma and rushes in on goal... Martin Liedholm comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Nick Besselink gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
66.05
Jonas Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Nick Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Grimandi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.15
Yassine Bouchiba makes a probing pass to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Nick Besselink reads it well. Excellent save!
79.28
Yassine Bouchiba flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Breitner. Jonas Breitner makes a simple pass to Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
81.07
Jonas Breitner passes the ball forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nick Besselink effortlessly punches it away to safety.
83.02
Jonas Breitner kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nick Besselink manages to gather it comfortably.
84.37
Eddie Galli makes a simple pass to Miguel Peiro. Miguel Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Viorel Savu comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Peiro. Viorel Savu is given another warning by the referee! Miguel Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.51
Miguel Peiro passes the ball forward to Aniello Conti. Aniello Conti rushes past Christopher Keller! Aniello Conti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Aniello Conti scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Martin Liedholm of Feyenoord Rotterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nick Besselink (GK)
8
2. Rodrigo Martins (DEF)
6
3. Ger Overmars (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
5. Martijn Sier (MID)
6
6. Aniello Conti (MID)
8
7. Miguel Peiro (MID)
7
8. Eddie Galli (MID)
6
9. Oscar Redan (ATT)
7
10. Jean-Paul Fränkel (ATT)
6
11. Gregorio Nunez (ATT)
6
12. Ted Audard (ATT)
0
13. Kew Varkevisser (ATT)
0
14. Dion Fortune (ATT)
0
1. Piet Korsten (GK)
6
2. Ted Mouret (DEF)
6
3. Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Christopher Keller (DEF)
6
5. Billy Makin (DEF)
6
6. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
9
7. Viorel Savu (MID)
6
8. Yassine Bouchiba (MID)
7
9. Martin Liedholm (ATT)
9
10. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem (ATT)
6
11. Nick Grimandi (ATT)
7
12. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
13. Jonas Breitner (MID)
7
14. Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT)
6