Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gelredome where Vitesse Arnhem play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 20,618 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitesse Arnhem are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marinus De Nooijer.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg kick off!
6.05
0-1Nuno Jesus hits a low pass to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho passes the ball forward to Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard plays a scrappy one-two with Gianmarco Lavecchia and advances towards the goal... Gareth Lampard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
12.58
0-1Jorge Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Luis Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Luis Carvalho makes a simple pass to Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
16.39
Alje Heerkens plays the ball forward to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
18.55
0-1Regilio Van Der Gouw comes in with a late challenge on Ed Blind. Regilio Van Der Gouw is shown the yellow card! Ed Blind carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.49
0-1Luis Carvalho passes the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Lampard but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.38
Brian Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
26.55
Francisco Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Alje Heerkens who takes it down. Alje Heerkens runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alje Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alje Penders had no chance!! Goal for Vitesse Arnhem!
32.38
Alje Heerkens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Upson. Adam Upson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.07
Luis Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.05
2-1Alje Heerkens makes a simple pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.56
Christian Caluwé makes a probing pass to Ed Blind. Ed Blind makes a probing pass to Adam Upson. Adam Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo makes a deft header but it is miles over!
45.00
2-1Ed Blind hacks Mario Alberda from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Alberda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitesse Arnhem appear unchanged since the first half. Willem II Tilburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Willem II Tilburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vitesse Arnhem kick off!
48.31
2-1Daniel Lindenbergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alje Heerkens. Alje Heerkens flicks a high ball forward to Humphrey Moulijn who takes it down. Humphrey Moulijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alje Penders who gathers it comfortably.
53.01
Luis Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Lavecchia controls it well on his chest. Gianmarco Lavecchia sees Christopher Alberda just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Christopher Alberda rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.21
Brian Cope threads a neat ball through to Paul Matteo. Paul Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.14
Luis Carvalho catches Brian Cope on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.32
Mario Alberda flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Lavecchia who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Lavecchia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.19
Mario Alberda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Ferrer.
67.05
Jorge Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho advances with the ball. Luis Carvalho plays a one-two with Matt James and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Luis Carvalho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Clarence Van Der Ree gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
69.35
Jorge Carvalho advances with the ball. Jorge Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Clarence Van Der Ree with no chance!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
72.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Alje Heerkens plays the ball forward to Adam Upson. Adam Upson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Carvalho.
75.10
Jorge Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Alberda. Mario Alberda laces a weighted ball forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Clarence Van Der Ree manages to keep it out.
83.36
2-2Luis Carvalho hacks Brian Cope from behind! Luis Carvalho is warned by the referee! Brian Cope runs off the knock.
87.26
With vision, Brian Cope picks a pass forward to Adam Upson. Adam Upson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Ed Blind sees a break and surges forward. Ed Blind knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Moulijn. Humphrey Moulijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
22.7%
45.3%
32%
Scorers
| Humphrey Moulijn 27 Adam Upson 32, 87 | Gareth Lampard 6 Gianmarco Lavecchia 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Upson of Vitesse Arnhem |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Clarence Van Der Ree (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Caluwé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Lindenbergh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alje Heerkens (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Cope (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ed Blind (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Paul Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adam Upson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Humphrey Moulijn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Rody Franken (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wilfred Van Putten (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Fattori (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alje Penders (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Jorge Carvalho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Urvin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Alberda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Carvalho (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Christopher Alberda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gareth Lampard (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Matt James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Janes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianmatteo Albino (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 0 | |