NEC 1-0 Willem II: tops 1-0 with a goal scored by M. Mattsson
TILBURG. NEC prevails over Willem II 1-0 after M. Mattsson scored just 1 goal (38').
TILBURG. NEC conquers Willem II 1-0 after M. Mattsson scored just 1 goal (38′). Willem II lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (60%).
U. Jenssen received a red card (89′). This red card was one of the reason why Willem II lost the match.
The match was played at the Koning Willem II Stadion stadium in Tilburg on Wednesday and it started at 6:45 pm local time. The referee was Danny Desmond Makkelie with the help of Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. The 4th official was Luuk Timmer. The weather was snow. The temperature was freezing around -1 degrees Celsius or 30.15 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 86%.
Match Statistics
Willem II was in firm control of the ball 60% while NEC was struggling with a 40% ball possession.
Willem II was more aggressive with 77 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 1 were on target. Nonetheless, NEC was capable to find the solution to win this match.
Willem II shot 14 times, 1 on target, 13 off target. On the opposite side, NEC shot 13 times, 5 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
No yellow cards were issued to Willem II. On the opposite side, No yellow cards were issued to NEC.
(Willem II) was sent out after receiving a red card in the (89′).
After playing this match, Willem II will stay with 18 points to stay in the 13th place. On the opposite side, NEC will have 22 points to stay in the 10th place.
Match Events
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38'38'
M. Mattsson
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71'71'
Argyris Kampetsis
Elton Kabangu
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71'71'
Görkem Sağlam
Dries Saddiki
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71'71'
Kwasi Wriedt
Pol Llonch
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75'75'
J. Vet
J. Bruijn
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83'83'
Mikkel Duelund
Magnus Mattsson
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83'83'
Mats Köhlert
Ringo Meerveld
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83'83'
John Yeboah
Godfried Roemeratoe
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89'89'
U. Jenssen
Next match
In the upcoming Eredivisie match, Willem II will play away with PEC Zwolle on the 14th of January with a 8-6 head to head record in favor of PEC Zwolle (3 draws).
NEC will host Heracles Almelo on the 15th of January with a 12-8 head to head stats in favor of NEC (5 draws).
Willem II: Formation and Lineups
Willem II started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Fred Grim chose to play with the following team: Timon Wellenreuther , Leeroy Owusu , Godfried Roemeratoe , Ulrik Jenssen , Derrick Köhn , Dries Saddiki , Pol Llonch , Che Nunnely , Ringo Meerveld , Max Svensson and Elton Kabangu .
Substitutes
Willem II made 5 changes: P. Llonch for K. O. Wriedt (71′), D. Saddiki for A. Kampetsis (71′), E. Kabangu for G. Saglam (72′), R. Meerveld for M. Kohlert (83′) and G. Roemeratoe for J. Yeboah (83′).
Top player: Ulrik Jenssen
Probably the most impressive player in Willem II was Ulrik Jenssen.
His rating is with 84 passes (92% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 4 duels out of 5. He performed 1 cross.
NEC: Formation and Lineups
NEC started with an extremely aggressive line-up (3-4-3).
On the other side, Rogier Meijer played with: Mattijs Branderhorst , Rodrigo Guth , Iván Márquez , Cas Odenthal , Bart van Rooij , Lasse Schöne , Dirk Proper , Calvin Verdonk , Elayis Tavsan , Jordy Bruijn and Magnus Mattsson .
Substitutes
NEC made 2 changes: J. Bruijn for J. Vet (75′) and M. Mattsson for M. Duelund (83′).
Top player: Magnus Mattsson
The player who no doubt impressed NEC the most was Magnus Mattsson.
His rating is with 1 goal, 29 passes (72% accurate) and 4 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 11. He performed 1 cross.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Eredivisie
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