Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play Willem II Tilburg in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikos Dirk.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the match!
4.32
0-0Miguel Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.35
0-0Miguel Peiro laces a weighted ball forward to Aniello Conti. Aniello Conti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
10.41
Ted Mouret brings the ball forward. Ted Mouret knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
12.45
Miguel Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.09
0-0Rodrigo Martins flicks a high pass forward to Aniello Conti who brings the ball under control. Aniello Conti flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Redan who brings the ball under control. Oscar Redan makes a probing pass to Jean-Paul Fränkel but he's offside!
20.38
1-0Jonas Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nick Besselink with no chance!! Goal for Feyenoord Rotterdam!
24.03
Jerome Antunes hits a low pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.22
Rodrigo Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Conti. Aniello Conti advances inside the box! Aniello Conti comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is miles over!
27.31
Fadel El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm flicks a high pass forward. Nick Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance but Nick Besselink reads it well. Well saved!
30.18
Martijn Sier flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Redan who takes it down. Oscar Redan passes the ball forward to Aniello Conti. Aniello Conti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Piet Korsten had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
34.51
Ted Mouret hits a low pass to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir shoots from long range but it is miles over!
40.48
Aniello Conti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Paul Fränkel. Jean-Paul Fränkel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam kick off!
47.28
Jerome Antunes makes a probing pass to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir takes it forward alone. Fadel El Khebir flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Rufus controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jonathan Rufus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Nick Besselink. What a great pair of hands!
48.39
Jerome Antunes threads the ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm finds some space and shoots from distance. Nick Besselink gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
49.24
Filipe Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Filipe Oliveira hits a low pass to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir makes a probing pass between the defence to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.46
Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Sier who brings the ball under control. Martijn Sier takes it forward alone. Martijn Sier shoots from 25 yards but Piet Korsten reads it well. Good keeping!
53.10
Fadel El Khebir flicks a high pass forward to Nick Grimandi who brings the ball under control. Nick Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.06
Gregorio Nunez passes the ball forward to Martijn Sier. Martijn Sier tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.04
1-2Jonathan Rufus passes the ball forward to Fadel El Khebir. Showing composure, Fadel El Khebir laces a through ball forward to Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Ger Overmars. That should have been a goal!
60.45
Miguel Peiro brings the ball forward. Miguel Peiro shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.45
Kevin Greig knocks the ball forward to Eddie Galli. With some swift thinking, Eddie Galli plays the ball forward to Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
63.02
Eddie Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
65.33
1-2Rodrigo Martins clumsily knocks into Nick Grimandi. Rodrigo Martins is given a warning by the referee! Nick Grimandi runs off the knock.
66.37
With great vision, Filipe Oliveira plays the ball forward to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir shoots from 25 yards but Nick Besselink reads it well. Superb keeping!
71.49
Fadel El Khebir knocks the ball forward to Jonas Breitner. Jonas Breitner sees Harvey Overbeek-Bloem in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem shoots from long range but Nick Besselink is on top of it.
72.48
Fadel El Khebir makes a probing pass to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.44
2-2Oscar Redan threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Fadel El Khebir hits a low pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem whips in a cross ball towards Nick Grimandi. Nick Grimandi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Nick Besselink punches it away to safety.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Martin Liedholm takes a short run up. The keeper dives to the left but Martin Liedholm cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Gregorio Nunez takes a cautious run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
Nick Grimandi takes a short run up. It's miles wide!
Jean-Paul Fränkel calmly steps up but it skews horrendously wide!
Harvey Overbeek-Bloem steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Harvey Overbeek-Bloem cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Oscar Redan steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Jonathan Rufus steps up but it's wide!
Eddie Galli takes a slow run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Ted Mouret takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
Martijn Sier calmly steps up. It's in!! Piet Korsten had no chance!!
Fadel El Khebir takes a short run up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Ger Overmars calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
Billy Makin takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Kevin Greig calmly steps up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Martin Liedholm 20, 72 | Aniello Conti 30 Jean-Paul Fränkel 40 |
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. Piet Korsten (GK)
7
2. Ted Mouret (DEF)
6
3. Jerome Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Billy Makin (DEF)
6
6. Jonas Breitner (MID)
6
7. Fadel El Khebir (MID)
8
8. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
7
9. Martin Liedholm (ATT)
9
10. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem (ATT)
6
11. Nick Grimandi (ATT)
7
12. Christopher Keller (DEF)
0
13. Yassine Bouchiba (MID)
0
14. Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT)
0
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)
9
7. Miguel Peiro (MID)
7
8. Eddie Galli (MID)
6
9. Oscar Redan (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Paul Fränkel (ATT)
7
11. Gregorio Nunez (ATT)
6
12. Ted Audard (ATT)
0
13. Kew Varkevisser (ATT)
0
14. Dion Fortune (ATT)
0