Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Fortuna Sittard. A crowd of 18,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ferry Opdam.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.48
0-0Davy Broers barges into Mustapha Leroy. The referee brings Davy Broers to one side and gives him a warning! Mustapha Leroy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.32
0-1Stuart Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Broers. Davy Broers lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ovidiu Raducioiu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.37
0-1Tim Vonk knocks the ball forward to Harris Van Veen. Harris Van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ovidiu Raducioiu who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
Tim Vonk makes a probing pass to Davy Broers. Davy Broers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mustapha Leroy.
14.12
0-1Ivan Montero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.33
From the throw-in, Tim Vonk picks out Stuart Lisbie. Stuart Lisbie hits a low pass to Davy Broers. Davy Broers whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.25
Stuart Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller whips in a cross ball towards Davy Broers. Davy Broers makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.13
0-1Mustapha Leroy threads a neat ball through to Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Maurice Van Galen!
24.08
Arjan ten Brink makes a simple pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.07
Pierpaolo Mazzoli catches Steven Fox on the ankles. The referee calls over Pierpaolo Mazzoli and warns him to calm down! Steven Fox runs off the knock.
33.17
Alejandro Apolloni chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim makes a simple pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
36.17
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.02
Alfons Frijters flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Lisbie who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Stuart Lisbie stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Tim Vonk flicks the ball to his team mate, Davy Broers. Davy Broers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Apolloni.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
49.21
Arjan ten Brink makes a probing pass to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello makes a looping header on goal. Maurice Van Galen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.23
Eric Polheim threads a neat ball through to Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.46
1-1Steven Fox sees Leslie Noviello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leslie Noviello knocks the ball forward to Jorge Castro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.34
Stuart Lisbie comes in with a late challenge on Steven Fox. The referee calls over Stuart Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Steven Fox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.59
1-1Andre Antunes makes a probing pass to Steven Fox. Steven Fox makes a simple pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Tony Trustfull!
65.49
Mustapha Leroy threads a neat ball through to Steven Fox. Steven Fox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Leslie Noviello. Leslie Noviello finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Maurice Van Galen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.09
Pierpaolo Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Tim Vonk controls it well on his chest. Tim Vonk makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Vonk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Apolloni.
75.44
Arjan ten Brink sees Leslie Noviello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leslie Noviello edges inside the box! Leslie Noviello comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Maurice Van Galen. What a save!
77.40
2-1Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Pandolfi replacing Eric Polheim and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.40
From the throw-in, Alejandro Apolloni picks out Mustapha Leroy. Mustapha Leroy flicks the ball to his team mate, Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink hits a low pass to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
84.42
Silvain Beukenkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Köller. Torsten Köller shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
85.27
Showing composure, Arjan ten Brink picks a pass forward to Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro makes a great pass forward. Aron Scharrenburg runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Mustapha Leroy threads a neat ball through to Arjan ten Brink. Arjan ten Brink sees space and advances. Arjan ten Brink makes a probing pass to Aron Scharrenburg but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%
Scorers
| Leslie Noviello 49, 65 | Torsten Köller 6 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leslie Noviello of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ovidiu Raducioiu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Leroy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andre Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Apolloni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Fox (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arjan ten Brink (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leslie Noviello (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jorge Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aron Scharrenburg (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graham Mann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurice Van Galen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Trustfull (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Frijters (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierpaolo Mazzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaiah Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Vonk (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Silvain Beukenkamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harris Van Veen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Davy Broers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Torsten Köller (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Adam Butt (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tijani De Gier (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Regilio Kool (DEF) | 0 | |