Willem II
Utrecht
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09/03/2025 14:15
2 : 3
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    Willem II
    • Willem II will be missing at least four players this weekend due to injuries with Tommy St. Jago, Uriel van Aalst, Amine Lachkar, and Dani Mathieu all unavailable.
    • Head coach Peter Maes is expected to make several changes to the lineup following the team's 4-0 defeat against Sparta Rotterdam in their last match. Boris Lambert returns from suspension and is likely to rejoin Willem II's midfield.
    • Additionally, players competing for starting positions include left-back Rob Nizet, central midfielder Dennis Kaygın, winger Patrick Joosten, and centre-forward Jeremy Bokila.
    • Bokila is particularly eager to take the lead in the attack after Kyan Vaesen and Cisse Sandra were unable to score in matchday 24.
    Utrecht
    • FC Utrecht will be without six players for the upcoming Eredivisie matchday. Matisse Didden, Niklas Vesterlund, Rickson van Hees, Miguel Rodríguez, Yoann Cathline, and Can Bozdoğan are all sidelined due to injuries.
    • Miliano Jonathans is among those eager to start for Utrecht, however, head coach Ron Jans is expected to stick with the same lineup from last weekend's match.
    • Sébastien Haller and David Min are anticipated to continue as the key players leading Utrecht's attack.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+6'
    There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
    90
    Here is a change. Jesse Bosch is going off and Peter Maes gives the last tactical orders to Youssuf Sylla (Willem II).
    90
    The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
    87'
    Noah Ohio (Utrecht) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Allard Lindhout had an easy-decision to make.
    86'
    Is that a yellow card in the referee's hand? It is! Adrian Blake (Utrecht) gets booked.
    85'
    Adrian Blake (Utrecht) takes a great first touch to control a killer pass on the edge of the box and drills a shot into the bottom right corner in trademark fashion.
    83'
    Ron Jans has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Victor Jensen (Utrecht) replacing Paxten Aaronson.
    83'
    Substitution. Zidane Iqbal makes way for Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht).
    83'
    Goal! Runar Sigurgeirsson (Willem II) fires the rebound inside the left post after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 2:2.
    82'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Boris Lambert trots off the pitch and is replaced by Emilio Kehrer (Willem II).
    82'
    That will be all from Erik Schouten who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Dennis Kaygin (Willem II).
    80'
    Ron Jans is forced to make a change. Mike van der Hoorn is unable to continue due to injury, Matisse Didden (Utrecht) comes on.
    79'
    The game is interrupted now, Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
    75'
    Nice piece of skill by Noah Ohio (Utrecht). He perfectly collected a pass from Nick Viergever, then unleashed a fantastic long-range strike which went into the top right corner. The score is 1:2.
    74'
    Erik Schouten (Willem II) gets on the end of the resulting set piece and sends in a snap shot from the edge of the box. However, it sails high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Utrecht will have a goal kick.
    74'
    Willem II have been awarded a corner kick.
    73'
    Adrian Blake (Utrecht) tackles a bit over-zealously and Allard Lindhout blows for a foul. Willem II get a free kick.
    71'
    Peter Maes decides to make a substitution. Kyan Vaesen will be replaced by Cisse Sandra (Willem II).
    67'
    Goal! Souffian El Karouani plays a neat lofted pass into the box for Sebastien Haller (Utrecht), who beats the defender in the air and plants a header into the middle of the goal from close range. 1:1.
    66'
    Ron Jans has decided to substitute Jens Toornstra and he is replaced by Adrian Blake (Utrecht).
    66'
    We are about to witness a subsitution. Noah Ohio (Utrecht) for David Min.
    65'
    Utrecht quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
    65'
    Utrecht can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    63'
    David Min (Utrecht) blows a huge opportunity! He latches on to a perfect cross from the wing into the penalty area, but sends a bullet header just wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Willem II will have a goal kick.
    62'
    A quickly taken corner by Utrecht.
    61'
    Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance. Utrecht have been awarded a corner kick.
    54'
    Mickael Tirpan (Willem II) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Allard Lindhout with no other option than to blow for a foul. It's a free kick to Utrecht, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
    53'
    The corner is swung in but Willem II can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
    49'
    Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
    48'
    Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
    47'
    Raffael Behounek (Willem II) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Utrecht win a free kick.
    46'
    Jesse Bosch (Willem II) makes a rough challenge and Allard Lindhout blows his whistle for a foul.
    46'
    The game restarts for the second half.
    45+4'
    Allard Lindhout has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
    45+2'
    Rough tackle by Kyan Vaesen (Willem II). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. Utrecht are awarded a free kick.
    45
    There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
    42'
    Willem II take a short corner kick.
    42'
    A long ball forward to Kyan Vaesen (Willem II) is intercepted. Corner kick. Willem II will have an opportunity.
    40'
    David Min (Utrecht) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Allard Lindhout saw the whole situation. A free kick has been awarded to Willem II.
    38'
    Utrecht enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
    35'
    Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) receives a low pass just outside the box and drills a fine strike towards the middle of the goal. Vasilis Barkas pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
    34'
    Handball by Jens Toornstra (Utrecht). Willem II have a free kick.
    32'
    Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) changes the direction of the ball using his hand, but he is angry when the referee gives a foul against him. A free kick to Utrecht.
    31'
    Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) wins the aerial duel to reach the cross from Siebe Horemans, but the ball slips off his head and flies well wide of the left post from close range. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Willem II.
    31'
    A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Utrecht comes to nothing.
    30'
    Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) strikes a volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his effort. Utrecht force their opponents to concede a corner.
    26'
    Willem II fail to score from a corner as Vasilis Barkas (Utrecht) leaps to collect the ball.
    25'
    Kyan Vaesen (Willem II) hit a long-range free kick towards the top right corner! The goalkeeper denies his attempt to score. The referee blows his whistle, Willem II are awarded a corner kick.
    25'
    Allard Lindhout blows for a foul after Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball. Willem II will take a free kick.
    23'
    Utrecht failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    23'
    Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. The ball goes out of play and Utrecht have been awarded a corner kick.
    20'
    Sebastien Haller (Utrecht) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Allard Lindhout blows his whistle for a foul. Willem II earn a free kick.
    19'
    Allard Lindhout sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
    18'
    The Willem II players halt their celebrations as referee Allard Lindhout makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
    17'
    Boris Lambert (Willem II) wins the ball inside the box from the free kick and fires a superb strike into the top right corner. The goalkeeper was helpless.
    16'
    Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht) commits a rough challenge and Allard Lindhout blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Willem II, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
    16'
    What a save from Thomas Didillon! David Min (Utrecht) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the left post, but the goalkeeper has pulled off a brilliant stop to keep it out.
    15'
    Allard Lindhout couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) and blew his whistle. Utrecht are awarded the free kick.
    13'
    David Min (Utrecht) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
    13'
    Allard Lindhout blows his whistle after Jeremy Bokila (Willem II) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. That's a free kick to Utrecht.
    9'
    Tommy St. Jago (Willem II) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and unleashes a fine strike towards the right post. His dangerous effort is blocked by Vasilis Barkas, who makes a glorious save!
    7'
    A cross from Oscar Fraulo (Utrecht) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. It's a throw-in for Utrecht.
    6'
    The referee blows his whistle as Mickael Tirpan (Willem II) was too aggressive in his challenge. There is a free kick near the sideline to Utrecht.
    6'
    Paxten Aaronson (Utrecht) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates.
    2'
    The Utrecht players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    1'
    The first half has just begun.
    The players are out and the match is about to start. Utrecht will have the kick-off.
    Allard Lindhout will officiate today.
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