Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Roda JC Kerkrade. A crowd of 18,098 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Roda JC Kerkrade are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
0.00
0-0Roda JC Kerkrade start the match!
3.31
0-0Remco Van Der Schaaf threads the ball through to Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi surges forward with the ball. Daniel Guiblesi whips in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Ovidiu Raducioiu is on top of it.
4.04
0-0Daniel Guiblesi flicks a high pass forward to Jeremie Foé who brings the ball under control. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ovidiu Raducioiu who gathers it comfortably.
8.56
Don Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Robbiati. Massimo Robbiati knocks the ball forward to Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.28
Eric Polheim makes a simple pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg beats his man to it with a header but Marino Ricci reads it well. Excellent keeping!
10.06
0-0Steven Fox makes an attacking run forward. Steven Fox plays a quick one-two with Jorge Castro and rushes in on goal... Steven Fox looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.31
Alejandro Apolloni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchel Human. Mitchel Human takes it forward alone. Mitchel Human lofts in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marino Ricci gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
20.54
Massimo Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen plays a one-two with Edward Griffin and advances towards the goal... Marvin van Leeuwen tries a spectacular strike but Ovidiu Raducioiu is on top of it.
26.09
0-0Aron Scharrenburg clumsily knocks into Don Dickov. The referee brings Aron Scharrenburg to one side and gives him a warning! Don Dickov runs off the knock.
26.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.18
Alejandro Apolloni threads the ball through to Steven Fox. Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mann controls it well on his chest. Graham Mann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.29
1-0Steven Fox sees Aron Scharrenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Scharrenburg whips in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marino Ricci with no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
33.10
Eric Polheim passes the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Msaddeck Hervé.
36.05
Steven Fox flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Castro who takes it down. Jorge Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Marino Ricci. Excellent save.
38.53
Msaddeck Hervé flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Sousa collects the pass. Nuno Sousa makes a probing pass to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ovidiu Raducioiu.
42.08
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Human. With vision, Mitchel Human laces a weighted ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg threads a neat, attacking ball through to Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.32
Don Dickov knocks the ball forward to Harris Hermans. Harris Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Foé holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremie Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Apolloni.
45.00
Andre Antunes threads a neat ball through to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink threads a neat ball through to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Msaddeck Hervé.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Roda JC Kerkrade also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roda JC Kerkrade players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
47.12
Daniel Guiblesi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremie Foé. Jeremie Foé powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.53
1-1Andre Antunes hits a low pass to Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim passes the ball forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aron Scharrenburg but he's offside!
59.08
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink passes the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
61.09
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from outside the area. Marino Ricci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.48
Remco Van Der Schaaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harris Hermans. Harris Hermans threads the ball through to Marvin van Leeuwen. Marvin van Leeuwen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ovidiu Raducioiu who gathers it comfortably.
71.55
2-1Don Dickov catches Steven Fox on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Steven Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.14
Daniel Guiblesi sees space and advances. Daniel Guiblesi lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Ovidiu Raducioiu. What a great pair of hands!
77.36
2-1Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Matthias Geis replacing Eric Polheim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.39
Msaddeck Hervé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Guiblesi. Daniel Guiblesi brings the ball forward. Daniel Guiblesi shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
79.42
Mitchel Human deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro threads a neat, attacking ball through to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.15
Arjan ten Brink knocks the ball forward to Graham Mann. Graham Mann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.40
2-1Andre Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Arjan ten Brink controls it well on his chest. Arjan ten Brink sees a break and surges forward. Arjan ten Brink advances inside the box! Msaddeck Hervé barges into Arjan ten Brink. Penalty not given!!
87.09
Massimo Robbiati knocks the ball forward to Edward Griffin. Edward Griffin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Antunes.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
24.7%
41.2%
34%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aron Scharrenburg of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Leroy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Apolloni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Steven Fox (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mitchel Human (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jorge Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graham Mann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marino Ricci (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Don Dickov (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Remco Van Der Schaaf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Msaddeck Hervé (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nuno Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Guiblesi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Massimo Robbiati (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harris Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin van Leeuwen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edward Griffin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeremie Foé (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Lambers (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean Chr. Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |