Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Haarlem Stadion where HFC Haarlem play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 19,122 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both HFC Haarlem and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Allach.
0.00
0-0HFC Haarlem kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Gregory Mary hacks Jorge Castro from behind! Gregory Mary is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.48
0-0Steven Fox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roy Maris.
8.55
0-0Andre Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Fox. Steven Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.19
Arjan ten Brink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roy Maris.
15.09
0-0Steven Fox catches Tijani Lurling on the ankles. Steven Fox is warned by the referee! Tijani Lurling grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.29
0-1Alejandro Apolloni hits a low pass to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink knocks the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leslie Noviello!
21.50
0-1Steven Fox flicks a high ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg who takes it down. Aron Scharrenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro flicks the ball with his head. Bjšrn Van Gastel gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.09
Tijani Lurling threads a neat ball through to Rick Wisgerhof. Rick Wisgerhof makes a probing pass between the defence to Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ovidiu Raducioiu!
26.20
Alejandro Apolloni brings the ball forward. Alejandro Apolloni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro whips in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg beats his man to it with a header. Bjšrn Van Gastel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.14
Leslie Noviello comes in with a late challenge on Erik Piket. The referee calls over Leslie Noviello and warns him to calm down! Erik Piket stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.29
With a delightful solo run, Mitchel Human stretches the opposition's defence. Mitchel Human shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
39.02
Andre Antunes sees Steven Fox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.37
Roy Maris barges into Mustapha Leroy. The referee brings Roy Maris to one side and gives him a warning! Mustapha Leroy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Gregory Mary catches Aron Scharrenburg on the ankles. The referee calls over Gregory Mary again and warns him to calm down! Aron Scharrenburg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. HFC Haarlem appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Willem II Tilburg kicking off!
54.16
Steven Fox knocks the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from long range. Bjšrn Van Gastel gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
59.35
Mitchel Human threads the ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello shoots from 25 yards. Leslie Noviello scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
61.35
0-4Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Graham Mann replacing Jorge Castro .
65.25
Steven Fox knocks the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello makes a deft header. Bjšrn Van Gastel manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.58
Rody Van Der Gouw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland skips past Mustapha Leroy! Ramon Van De Ouweland shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Apolloni plays the ball forward to Steven Fox. Steven Fox threads the ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Bjšrn Van Gastel.
70.11
0-4Arjan ten Brink takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Andre Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.36
Gregory Mary hits a low pass to Regilio Wijngaarden. Regilio Wijngaarden flicks the ball to his team mate, Rick Wisgerhof. Rick Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Navarro. Leonardo Navarro connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Ovidiu Raducioiu!
77.49
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Matthias Geis replacing Eric Polheim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.50
Regilio Wijngaarden makes a simple pass to Ramon Van De Ouweland. Ramon Van De Ouweland shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
35.7%
42.9%
21.4%
Scorers
| Leslie Noviello 18, 59 Aron Scharrenburg 26 Jorge Castro 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leslie Noviello of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bjšrn Van Gastel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gregory Mary (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Erik Piket (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roy Maris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton De Graef (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rody Van Der Gouw (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tijani Lurling (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Regilio Wijngaarden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ramon Van De Ouweland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rick Wisgerhof (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Van Der Ree (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael de Jong (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tjalle Valk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Leroy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Apolloni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steven Fox (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mitchel Human (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jorge Castro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graham Mann (ATT) | 6 | |