Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-0Miel Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.08
0-0Felipe Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Herrera. Felipe Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.14
0-0John Gemmell makes a simple pass to Antonio Herrera. Antonio Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fausto Ganci. Fausto Ganci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elias Pappas but the linesman indicates offside!
20.15
Antonio Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Miel Jongsma. Antonio Herrera is warned by the referee! Miel Jongsma stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
Felipe Garcia threads the ball through to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.35
Felipe Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Williamson.
30.12
Felipe Garcia passes the ball forward to Albert Jansen. Albert Jansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Mbamba.
39.08
0-1Miel Jongsma knocks the ball forward to Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Gregoor Bruins had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
42.43
0-1Jonas Faber kicks a strong pass forward to Tsuyoshi Takahashi. Tsuyoshi Takahashi shoots from outside the area but somehow Ernest Cruz manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Heracles Almelo kick off!
57.37
0-1Carlos Lanckohr knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.42
Jonas Faber sees space and advances. Jonas Faber plays a perfect one-two with Fausto Ganci and rushes in on goal... Jonas Faber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.38
Jonas Faber chips the ball to his team mate, Fausto Ganci. Fausto Ganci shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ernest Cruz.
65.27
Nordin Fertout deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tsuyoshi Takahashi. Tsuyoshi Takahashi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
66.13
Jonas Faber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fausto Ganci. Fausto Ganci makes a simple pass to Tsuyoshi Takahashi. Tsuyoshi Takahashi rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ernest Cruz manages to gather it comfortably.
67.18
Miel Jongsma chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.37
Albert Jansen barges into Samuel Mbamba. The referee calls over Albert Jansen and warns him to calm down! Samuel Mbamba stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.42
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.24
Samuel Mbamba powers a long ball forward. Elias Pappas goes all the way! Elias Pappas tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ernest Cruz manages to gather it comfortably.
78.29
Jonas Faber flicks the ball to his team mate, Tsuyoshi Takahashi. Tsuyoshi Takahashi shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
81.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.09
Jesper van der Meer makes a simple pass to Alfred Van Nistelrooy. Alfred Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Williamson.
84.21
0-1Jonas Faber catches Carlos Lanckohr on the ankles. Jonas Faber is shown the yellow card! Carlos Lanckohr stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Miel Jongsma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Van De Looi. Anthony Van De Looi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gemmell.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25%
52.9%
22.1%
Scorers