League Play-Off

Tilburen Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) If Ben Janssen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gooitzen Baardmam made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerben de Wolf in the 16th minute of play. Tungelrooi's Ivo Sanders proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Tungelrooi from getting a goal against them. Florian van der Werff received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Ivo Sanders tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 29 minutes, Fred Gerrits managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tilburen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fred Gerrits was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gooitzen Baardmam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Rijkaard, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. In the 36th minute Michel Rijkaard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gooitzen Baardmam saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Gerben de Wolf managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tungelrooi's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerben de Wolf was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gooitzen Baardmam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 39 minutes into the game, Berry Roelfs was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tungelrooi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tilburen the free kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fred Gerrits in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivo Sanders prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 46 minutes into the match, Michel Rijkaard had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gooitzen Baardmam. Tilburen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Michel Rijkaard was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Michel Rijkaard stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Gerben de Wolf managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tungelrooi's supporters rose to their feet, but Gerben de Wolf was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gooitzen Baardmam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tungelrooi's Ivo Sanders played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florian van der Werff in the 62nd minute of play. After 63 played minutes Tungelrooi got a freekick which was hit by Berry Roelfs. Tungelrooi's Ivo Sanders played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fred Gerrits in the 66th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Florian van der Werff in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivo Sanders prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tilburen's Fred Gerrits suffered a concussion after 72 minutes and had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marc Kloppenburg during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Florian van der Werff sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gooitzen Baardmam made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gerben de Wolf in the 80th minute. Jan Zwarthoet kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 84th minute Florian van der Werff shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivo Sanders saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gerben de Wolf struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Gooitzen Baardmam didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tungelrooi. In the 87th minute, Michel Rijkaard got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 90 minutes, Gerben de Wolf managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tungelrooi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerben de Wolf was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gerben de Wolf received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Gooitzen Baardmam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gerben de Wolf received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Gooitzen Baardmam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.