Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     RBC RoosendaalRBC Roosendaal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alje PendersA. Penders68
G
1
G
68Romero P. IbanezR. Ibanez
Nuno JesusN. Jesus81
D
2captain
D
71Scott HarrisonS. Harrison
Regilio Van Der GouwR. Van Der Gouw70
D
3
D
67Pim MaesP. Maes
Jorge CarvalhoJ. Carvalho68
D
4
D
66Nikos EbbingeN. Ebbinge
Urvin MarbusU. Marbus65
D
5
M
70Francisco CamposF. Campos
Mario AlberdaM. Alberda74
M
6
M
69Maurice Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde
Luis CarvalhoL. Carvalho73
M
7
M
66Ousmane HeurtebisO. Heurtebis
Gianmarco LavecchiaG. Lavecchia68
A
captain8
M
62Alessandro AmetranoA. Ametrano
Christopher AlberdaC. Alberda67
A
9
A
68Leonardo CortesL. Cortes
Gareth LampardG. Lampard64
A
10
A
67Martin HerreroM. Herrero
Matt JamesM. James53
A
11
A
57Dries VersteegD. Versteeg
 
Marc JanesM. Janes70
M
12
G
65Marinus De GraefM. De Graef
Gianmatteo AlbinoG. Albino69
M
13
D
63Scott McleodS. Mcleod
Callum HansenC. Hansen68
M
14
G
56Thijs MolenaarT. Molenaar

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 18,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by GŽrard Evers.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off and get the match underway!
3.50
Pim Maes makes a simple pass to Ousmane Heurtebis. Ousmane Heurtebis sees Martin Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.24
Pim Maes knocks the ball forward to Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
10.27
Nikos Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurice Van Der Meyde. With vision, Maurice Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.03
Nuno Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Mario Alberda who brings the ball under control. Mario Alberda laces a weighted ball forward to Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.42
Jorge Carvalho pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jorge Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia plays a scrappy one-two with Christopher Alberda and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianmarco Lavecchia cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Romero P. Ibanez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.50
Maurice Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward to Martin Herrero who brings the ball under control. Martin Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.41
With a delightful solo run, Luis Carvalho stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Luis Carvalho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Romero P. Ibanez manages to keep it out.
32.26
Luis Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Alberda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christopher Alberda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.09
Regilio Van Der Gouw makes a simple pass to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda heads the ball goalwards but somehow Romero P. Ibanez manages to keep it out.
34.27
Alessandro Ametrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg skips past Urvin Marbus! Dries Versteeg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.53
Francisco Campos makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cortes. Leonardo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alje Penders who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
RBC Roosendaal start the second half!
57.10
Luis Carvalho hits a low pass to Matt James. Matt James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pim Maes.
60.40
Nikos Ebbinge chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van Der Meyde. Maurice Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.02
Christopher Alberda clumsily knocks into Pim Maes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pim Maes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.52
Jorge Carvalho pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jorge Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
72.00
Nuno Jesus passes the ball forward to Mario Alberda. Mario Alberda threads the ball through to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda finds some space and shoots from distance but Romero P. Ibanez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
73.46
Regilio Van Der Gouw takes it forward alone. Regilio Van Der Gouw makes a probing pass to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
75.11
Pim Maes flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van Der Meyde controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Martin Herrero. Martin Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
81.23
Luis Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda shoots from 25 yards but Romero P. Ibanez is on top of it.
85.53
Maurice Van Der Meyde clumsily knocks into Luis Carvalho. The referee calls over Maurice Van Der Meyde and shows him a yellow card! Luis Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Ousmane Heurtebis darts forward. Ousmane Heurtebis knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Versteeg. Dries Versteeg makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Alje Penders.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

RBC Roosendaal
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
29.3%
39%
31.7%

Scorers
Gianmarco Lavecchia 20
Leonardo Cortes 3
Dries Versteeg 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dries Versteeg of RBC Roosendaal

Match Ratings