Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 18,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ajax Amsterdam appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean-Paul Van Galen.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.44
0-0Mario Alberda chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James beats his man to it with a header but somehow Saul Lozano manages to keep it out.
4.03
0-0Jose Montero hits a low pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
8.13
1-0Mario Alberda makes a simple pass to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lavecchia. Gianmarco Lavecchia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianmarco Lavecchia!
15.13
Ed Verlinden flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Rubio collects the pass. Pablo Rubio threads a neat ball through to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
18.26
Jose Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
22.20
1-1Pablo Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen makes a probing pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf but he's offside!
27.39
Mario Alberda sees Christopher Alberda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christopher Alberda plays a quick one-two with Matt James and rushes in on goal... Christopher Alberda rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Saul Lozano. Excellent save.
30.18
1-1Mario Alberda comes in with a late challenge on Jose Montero. Mario Alberda is warned by the referee! Jose Montero runs off the knock.
32.08
1-1Jose Montero threads the ball through to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regilio Van Der Gouw.
33.27
Pablo Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
34.29
Ed Verlinden makes a beautiful solo run. Ed Verlinden threads a neat ball through to Davy Nieuwenhuijzen. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen edges inside the box! Davy Nieuwenhuijzen shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.34
Luis Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Bravo.
42.19
Bram Hermans clumsily knocks into Urvin Marbus. Bram Hermans is warned by the referee! Urvin Marbus stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jorge Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Christopher Alberda controls it well on his chest. Christopher Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ajax Amsterdam kick off and get the second half underway!
54.45
Luis Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Lampard. Gareth Lampard makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Saul Lozano!
57.00
Regilio Van Der Gouw knocks the ball forward to Mario Alberda. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Alberda plays the ball forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.57
Ed Verlinden passes the ball forward to Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira makes a probing pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
63.45
Luis Carvalho passes the ball forward to Christopher Alberda. Christopher Alberda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Molowny.
65.22
Jose Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.46
Andre Ferreira barges into Luis Carvalho. Andre Ferreira is warned by the referee! Luis Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.08
1-1Jose Montero makes a probing pass to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans heads the ball goalwards. Nuno Jesus steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.35
Jose Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Van Der Schaaf. Kurt Van Der Schaaf whips in a cross ball towards Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alje Penders effortlessly picks it out of the air!
78.58
Luis Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Lampard who takes it down. Gareth Lampard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.41
Davy Nieuwenhuijzen comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Carvalho. Davy Nieuwenhuijzen is warned by the referee! Jorge Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.20
Andre Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regilio Van Der Gouw.
84.58
Bruno Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Montero. With vision, Jose Montero laces a through ball forward to Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans rushes past Regilio Van Der Gouw! Bram Hermans tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
87.58
Ricardo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio chips the ball to his team mate, Bram Hermans. Bram Hermans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Marbus.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
29.3%
49.3%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kurt Van Der Schaaf of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alje Penders (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Van Der Gouw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Urvin Marbus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Alberda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gianmarco Lavecchia (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Christopher Alberda (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gareth Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matt James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Janes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianmatteo Albino (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Hansen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Saul Lozano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ed Verlinden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Mario Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andre Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kurt Van Der Schaaf (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Davy Nieuwenhuijzen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bram Hermans (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Laurent Sikora (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Isami Fujita (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Westerveld (ATT) | 0 | |