Match Report


PEC ZwollePEC Zwolle     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sjaak de BoerS. de Boer63
G
1
G
62Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel
Mustapha HouttuinM. Houttuin74
D
2
D
65Raymond Van VlietR. Van Vliet
Steed CousinS. Cousin61
D
3
D
61Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf
Samir EiltsS. Eilts56
D
4
D
59Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood
Brian HuckerbyB. Huckerby55
D
5
M
67Orlando LobontO. Lobont
Robin De VogtR. De Vogt77
M
6
M
61Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker
Gerard BosveltG. Bosvelt54
M
7
M
56Purrel JansenP. Jansen
Nikos HoekstraN. Hoekstra51
M
8captain
M
46Robin De WindtR. De Windt
Kofi EngelaarK. Engelaar49
M
9
A
60Raymond KoolR. Kool
Alfons KooistraA. Kooistra70
A
10
A
59Jan-Willem ElshotJ. Elshot
Nikos van den BergN. van den Berg60
A
captain11
A
58Nigel WhiteN. White
 
Ignacio de BruinI. de Bruin56
G
12
G
59Paul YoungP. Young
Mike KasmiM. Kasmi56
A
13
A
57Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine
Paul Van Der ReeP. Van Der Ree51
A
14
D
57Mohammed MeijerM. Meijer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at IJsseldelta Stadion where PEC Zwolle play host to Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
PEC Zwolle are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Kok.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off!
2.52
With a delightful solo run, Steed Cousin stretches the opposition's defence. Steed Cousin shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.28
Robin De Vogt plays the ball forward to Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.14
Nikos Hoekstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.53
Brian Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Bosvelt. Gerard Bosvelt flicks a high pass forward. Nikos Hoekstra collects the pass. Nikos Hoekstra plays a scrappy one-two with Alfons Kooistra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nikos Hoekstra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Guillermo Van Gessel manages to keep it out.
10.03
Purrel Jansen advances with the ball. Purrel Jansen shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sjaak de Boer with no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
16.23
Samir Eilts flicks a high ball forward to Gerard Bosvelt who takes it down. Gerard Bosvelt sees Nikos van den Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Westwood.
21.08
Steed Cousin flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Bosvelt controls it well on his chest. Gerard Bosvelt flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Kooistra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfons Kooistra edges inside the box! Alfons Kooistra takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.10
Anthony Boschker catches Samir Eilts on the ankles. The referee calls over Anthony Boschker and warns him to calm down! Samir Eilts runs off the knock.
32.26
Nikos Hoekstra catches Raymond Van Vliet on the ankles. Nikos Hoekstra is warned by the referee! Raymond Van Vliet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.14
Robin De Vogt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. PEC Zwolle appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
PEC Zwolle kick off and get the second half underway!
59.43
Nikos Hoekstra makes a simple pass to Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.07
Steed Cousin hits a low pass to Gerard Bosvelt. Gerard Bosvelt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gerard Bosvelt shoots from outside the area but Guillermo Van Gessel reads it well. Great keeping!
61.56
Anthony Boschker comes in with a late challenge on Nikos Hoekstra. The referee calls over Anthony Boschker again and warns him to calm down! Nikos Hoekstra runs off the knock.
63.07
Robin De Vogt plays the ball forward to Nikos Hoekstra. Nikos Hoekstra threads a neat ball through to Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Alfons Kooistra. Alfons Kooistra makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.13
Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high ball forward to Raymond Kool who takes it down. Raymond Kool tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.17
Nikos Hoekstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Guillermo Van Gessel manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.03
Robin De Vogt makes a probing pass to Nikos Hoekstra. Nikos Hoekstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jero El Khanchaf.
81.55
Jon Westwood brings the ball forward. Jon Westwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jon Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Elshot. Jan-Willem Elshot heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
84.14
Alfons Kooistra flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos van den Berg. Nikos van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jero El Khanchaf.
87.45
Anthony Boschker flicks a high ball forward to Nigel White who takes it down. Nigel White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Sjaak de Boer!
89.17
Anthony Boschker threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Elshot. Jan-Willem Elshot kicks a strong pass forward to Raymond Kool but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Anthony Boschker flicks a high pass forward. Nigel White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel White shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

PEC Zwolle

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.8%
47.6%
28.6%

Scorers
Alfons Kooistra 21
Purrel Jansen 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Purrel Jansen of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings