Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Vitesse Arnhem. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Willem II Tilburg and Vitesse Arnhem are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Vitesse Arnhem are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Willem II Tilburg's defence.
8.18
0-0Ian Tobiassen threads the ball through to Alfred Bolton. Alfred Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.01
0-0Pierpaolo Berti makes a beautiful solo run. Pierpaolo Berti whips in a cross ball towards Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.47
Michael Van Thiel plays a long ball forward. Philipe Perron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.13
0-1Jšrg Van Ten Hag makes a probing pass to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.24
Ian Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Peter Witschge had no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
36.40
1-1Eugenio Guerrero advances with the ball. Eugenio Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Peter Witschge manages to gather it comfortably.
39.05
Eugenio Guerrero makes a probing pass to Ian Tobiassen. Ian Tobiassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bolton. Alfred Bolton shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.08
1-1Ian Tobiassen catches Frank Maes on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Tobiassen and warns him to calm down! Frank Maes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.57
1-1Brenny Schulpen clumsily knocks into Ian Tobiassen. The referee calls over Brenny Schulpen and shows him a yellow card! Ian Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
49.38
JŸrgen de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Bolton. Alfred Bolton shoots from 25 yards but somehow Peter Witschge manages to keep it out.
51.25
Jšrg Van Ten Hag flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier goes all the way! Steven Zoetebier rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.01
Said Lobont controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barry Reuser. Barry Reuser makes a simple pass to Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rody Van Der Ree.
63.16
Martin Kluivert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jšrg Van Ten Hag. Jšrg Van Ten Hag kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rody Van Der Ree who gathers it comfortably.
69.08
Brenny Schulpen brings the ball forward. Brenny Schulpen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Guerrero.
71.39
1-1JŸrgen de Haan comes in with a late challenge on Pierpaolo Berti. JŸrgen de Haan is given a warning by the referee! Pierpaolo Berti stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.51
JŸrgen de Haan knocks the ball forward to Alfred Bolton. Alfred Bolton shoots from distance but it is miles over!
78.28
Jšrg Van Ten Hag makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Timmer. Erwin Timmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ron Van Der Gun.
81.20
Brenny Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Brenny Schulpen knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Zoetebier. Steven Zoetebier powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
24.6%
49.2%
26.2%
Scorers