Match Report


FC Twente 65FC Twente 65     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian WelterJ. Welter71
G
1
G
67Nick BesselinkN. Besselink
Nicolas BabbelN. Babbel65
D
2
D
62Ger OvermarsG. Overmars
Robert PaauweR. Paauwe59
D
3
D
56Kevin GreigK. Greig
Jamie GascoigneJ. Gascoigne57
D
captain4
D
54Peter BruinsP. Bruins
Ian WatsonI. Watson52
D
5
M
66Martijn SierM. Sier
Dominique StroeveD. Stroeve70
M
6
M
58Eddie GalliE. Galli
Tobias RaffT. Raff63
M
7captain
M
58Ignacio BuskermolenI. Buskermolen
Robin SmitsR. Smits58
M
8
M
57David RitchieD. Ritchie
John GrantJ. Grant67
A
9
A
74Oscar RedanO. Redan
Ellery van VlietE. van Vliet62
A
10
A
63Ted AudardT. Audard
Arno WinklerA. Winkler60
A
11
A
62Rick MentinkR. Mentink
 
Jordi GronkjaerJ. Gronkjaer60
A
12
A
61Dion FortuneD. Fortune
Jordi de GrootJ. de Groot58
A
13
A
60Dries SteijnD. Steijn
Sander KlompeS. Klompe57
M
14
G
59Daniele TilerD. Tiler

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 13,316 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jannes de Wit.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Twente 65 kick off!
2.09
Ignacio Buskermolen hacks Nicolas Babbel from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Babbel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.34
Peter Bruins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rick Mentink. Rick Mentink threads a neat ball through to Ted Audard. Ted Audard shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.26
Eddie Galli threads the ball through to Ted Audard. Ted Audard threads a neat ball through to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.47
Tobias Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Ellery van Vliet. Ellery van Vliet makes a probing pass to John Grant but he's offside!
12.32
Jamie Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Babbel. Nicolas Babbel takes it forward alone. Nicolas Babbel flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Raff controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tobias Raff side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
15.43
Robert Paauwe flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Stroeve. Dominique Stroeve passes the ball forward to Ellery van Vliet. Ellery van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Dominique Stroeve. Dominique Stroeve makes a looping header on goal but Nick Besselink reads it well. Well saved!
16.28
Without breaking stride, Nicolas Babbel plays the ball forward to Tobias Raff. Tobias Raff chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery van Vliet. Ellery van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.50
Ger Overmars threads a neat ball through to Peter Bruins. Peter Bruins sees Ted Audard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ted Audard plays a one-two with Oscar Redan and advances towards the goal... Ted Audard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.14
Robin Smits deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler runs straight at the defence! Arno Winkler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.20
Robin Smits makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ellery van Vliet. Ellery van Vliet shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.19
Kevin Greig threads a neat ball through to Eddie Galli. Eddie Galli knocks the ball forward to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan makes a probing pass to Ted Audard but he's offside!
27.07
Seeing a gap ahead, John Grant plays the ball forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.15
Tobias Raff makes a probing pass to Ellery van Vliet. Ellery van Vliet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Besselink who gathers it comfortably.
30.24
Tobias Raff takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Dominique Stroeve. Dominique Stroeve sees Tobias Raff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Raff plays a one-two with John Grant and rushes in on goal... Tobias Raff takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nick Besselink with no chance!! Goal for FC Twente 65!
34.12
Tobias Raff flicks a high pass forward. Dominique Stroeve controls it well on his chest. Dominique Stroeve shoots from outside the area but Nick Besselink is on top of it.
36.52
Rick Mentink clumsily knocks into Robin Smits. The referee brings Rick Mentink to one side and gives him a warning! Robin Smits grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.46
Tobias Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Stroeve. Dominique Stroeve shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Nick Besselink comfortably smothers it!
44.33
Ger Overmars threads a neat ball through to Martijn Sier. Martijn Sier makes a probing pass to Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen shoots from long range. Solid save from Julian Welter.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 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!
49.12
Jamie Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Robin Smits. Robin Smits deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.51
Ignacio Buskermolen advances with the ball. Ignacio Buskermolen advances inside the box! Ignacio Buskermolen shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Julian Welter. What a great pair of hands!
55.55
Eddie Galli knocks the ball forward to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Julian Welter.
57.46
Corner kick to Willem II Tilburg. Ignacio Buskermolen plays it out to the edge of the box. Dominique Stroeve gets to the ball and clears it up field.
59.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominique Stroeve laces a through ball forward to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Raff and advances towards the goal... Arno Winkler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
60.39
FC Twente 65 have made a substitution with Jordi de Groot replacing John Grant .
61.42
Jordi de Groot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jordi de Groot finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
63.23
David Ritchie makes a probing pass to Rick Mentink. Rick Mentink skips past Jamie Gascoigne! Rick Mentink tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nicolas Babbel.
66.06
Robert Paauwe kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Stroeve. Dominique Stroeve flicks a high pass forward. Ellery van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ellery van Vliet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
67.39
Eddie Galli threads a neat ball through to Ignacio Buskermolen. Ignacio Buskermolen lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Galli. Eddie Galli makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.07
Robin Smits darts forward. Robin Smits shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.58
FC Twente 65 have made a substitution with Sander Klompe replacing Ellery van Vliet .
78.67
Kevin Greig sees space and advances. Kevin Greig knocks the ball forward to Oscar Redan. Oscar Redan plays a one-two with Ted Audard and advances towards the goal... Oscar Redan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
79.11
Tobias Raff flicks a high pass forward to Jordi de Groot who brings the ball under control. Jordi de Groot skips past Peter Bruins! Jordi de Groot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.50
Ignacio Buskermolen takes a long throw-in. Eddie Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, David Ritchie. David Ritchie shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
89.18
Tobias Raff brings the ball forward. Tobias Raff plays a one-two with Robin Smits and advances towards the goal... Ger Overmars barges into Tobias Raff. Tobias Raff appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Twente 65

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
28.4%
44.3%
27.3%

Scorers
Tobias Raff 30
Ted Audard 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Raff of FC Twente 65

Match Ratings
1.Julian Welter (GK)
8
2.Nicolas Babbel (DEF)
7
3.Robert Paauwe (DEF)
6
4.Jamie Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.Ian Watson (DEF)
6
6.Dominique Stroeve (MID)
8
7.Tobias Raff (MID)goal scored
9
8.Robin Smits (MID)
7
9.John Grant (ATT)
6
10.Ellery van Vliet (ATT)
6
11.Arno Winkler (ATT)
6
 
12.Jordi Gronkjaer (ATT)
0
13.Jordi de Groot (ATT)
7
14.Sander Klompe (MID)
6

1.Nick Besselink (GK)
7
2.Ger Overmars (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Greig (DEF)
6
4.Peter Bruins (DEF)
6
5.Martijn Sier (MID)
6
6.Eddie Galli (MID)
7
7.Ignacio Buskermolen (MID)yellow card
7
8.David Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Oscar Redan (ATT)
7
10.Ted Audard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rick Mentink (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Fortune (ATT)
0
13.Dries Steijn (ATT)
0
14.Daniele Tiler (GK)
0