Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Go Ahead Eagles. A crowd of 11,407 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Go Ahead Eagles appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Barry Allchurch.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg kick off!
2.08
0-0Martijn Sier clumsily knocks into Oliver Beckenbauer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Beckenbauer stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.43
0-0Arnold Wilnis takes it forward alone. Arnold Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Harris Dekker controls it well on his chest. Harris Dekker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ignacio Buskermolen.
8.03
0-0Johan Matthijs knocks the ball forward to Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers tries a spectacular long range effort but Nick Besselink reads it well. Quality keeping!
9.18
Harris Dekker threads the ball through to Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Rob Tuhuteru. Rob Tuhuteru is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Nick Besselink is on top of it.
15.36
Oliver Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.35
Martijn Sier flicks a high pass forward to Ignacio Buskermolen who brings the ball under control. Ignacio Buskermolen hits a low pass to Ted Audard. Ted Audard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Johan Matthijs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
Gregorio Nunez catches Arnold Wilnis on the ankles. Gregorio Nunez is shown the yellow card! Arnold Wilnis stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.38
0-0Ted Audard barges into Arnold Wilnis. The referee calls over Ted Audard and warns him to calm down! Arnold Wilnis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.44
0-0Rob Tuhuteru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.16
Johan Matthijs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rob Tuhuteru. Rob Tuhuteru controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nick Besselink effortlessly gets down and covers it.
34.31
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Harris Dekker plays the ball forward to Johan Matthijs. Johan Matthijs knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Wevers. Thomas Wevers powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.44
0-1Ignacio Buskermolen advances with the ball. Ignacio Buskermolen knocks the ball forward, putting Gregorio Nunez through on goal. Harris Dekker barges into Gregorio Nunez. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
38.44
0-1The referee points to the spot..
39.37
Gregorio Nunez slowly runs up. It's in!! Boudewijn Broerse had no chance!!
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. Go Ahead Eagles also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Go Ahead Eagles kick off the second half!
57.40
1-1Stefano Witschge knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Matthijs. Johan Matthijs threads a neat ball through to Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer passes the ball forward but Thomas Wevers is offside!
60.06
Peter Bruins knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Sier. Martijn Sier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez makes a probing pass to Oscar Redan but he's offside!
61.15
Peter Bruins threads a neat ball through to Eddie Galli. Eddie Galli shoots from distance. Eddie Galli scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
66.08
David Ritchie advances with the ball. David Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.08
Peter Bruins surges forward with the ball. Peter Bruins makes a simple pass to Eddie Galli. Eddie Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Nunez. Gregorio Nunez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.34
Rob Tuhuteru barges into Kevin Greig. Rob Tuhuteru is warned by the referee! Kevin Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
35.6%
42.4%
22%
Scorers
| Gregorio Nunez 39 (p), 72 Eddie Galli 61 Oscar Redan 66 | Thomas Wevers 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Galli of Willem II Tilburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Besselink (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ger Overmars (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Bruins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martijn Sier (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Eddie Galli (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Ignacio Buskermolen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oscar Redan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gregorio Nunez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ted Audard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rick Mentink (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dion Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dries Steijn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Boudewijn Broerse (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Piet Versteeg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnold Wilnis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Petri Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Witschge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Harris Dekker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Johan Matthijs (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wayne Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Beckenbauer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rob Tuhuteru (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Wevers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Giovanni Van Wonderen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikos Wevers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Hellemons (GK) | 0 | |