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Excelsior against Willem II was always labeled the past two seasons as relegation clash, but no question this season is. The Kralingers should indeed worry themselves about the playoffs, but Willem II seems to be as good as secure. Excelsior succeed today to win for the first time since November 19? Or William II continues for the third consecutive game unbeaten?
Excelsior
Just over three weeks ago, Excelsior went to visit relegation candidates Roda JC. In the Parkstad Limburg Stadium got Excelsior defender Jurgen Mattheij after eighteen minutes straight red and Kralingers went 4-0 slicing in Limburg. Last weekend took place in almost identically the same scenario on Excelsior, only this time it was not Roda JC Heracles Almelo but the opponent of the Kralingers. Also in the Polman Stadium Mattheij has already been sent in the first half of the field and went to the team of Mitchell van der Gaag again 4-0 down.
Like three weeks ago Mattheij reached after again own house in order, “This should not have happened, that is clear, all I can do not like it.” In addition to the stupid red card Mattheij was Van der Gaag also not talk about the other ten players he drafted. “We have too easily given away a number of goals. Of course, you can lose ten men, that’s not the problem. But the way is a problem, “were the words of a frustrated Van der Gaag.
Van der Gaag started the season not bad at Excelsior, but is now with his team already in the seventeenth position. The difference with teams like Roda JC (number 14) and Sparta (number 15) is admittedly minimal, but Excelsior has to really win races in the coming weeks. As city rivals Sparta Rotterdam play Kralingers some fine football, but does not win every time. According to Van der Gaag is not about the game the next eleven games, but about the results. “There’s more to football than good and should gradually become clear once again.”
Probable lineup Excelsior
Hahn; Karami, Kuipers, Massop, the Wise; Koolwijk, Bruins, Faik; Ondaan, Hasselbaink, Fredy.
Willem II
Willem II were there the last two weeks tricky games scheduled. Tilburg took the win two weeks ago against Vitesse in the Gelredome and knew it 0-2. Last weekend the Tilburg took on number five AZ in-house. The Alkmaar last week played a Europa League match against Olympique Lyon and took it Sunday against Willem II in Tilburg. The Koning Willem II Stadion, the visitors after 71 minutes the lead through a goal from Derrick Luckassen. Willem II seemed well on its way to the second home defeat in a row, but Erik Falkenburg won there in the final stage still a point for the Tilburg.
Although the visitors from Alkmaar got some opportunities in Tilburg was the opening goal or a mistake by Wout Weghorst. AZ striker ran Willem II goalkeeper Kostas Lamprou almost over, but the goal was well adopted to the frustration of the keeper of Tilburg. “It was a violation. According to the rules is hindering a goalie in just five meters free kick, but the referee apparently did not this time “, as Lamprou looked back on the opening goal of the match. The 25-year-old Greek was of the opinion that the Tricolores were entitled to one point: we have earned “This tip. Despite that AZ had plenty of chances. ”
If you like Willem II side equal playing against AZ you can not be dissatisfied. The Tilburg may anyway not be dissatisfied with the first season, led by Erwin van de Looi. In recent years under Jurgen Streppel was especially the footballing part central to the Koning Willem II Stadion, but under Van de Looi are especially important points. The Tilburg currently have 26 points and are thus on the eleventh position and even have a view of the lower regions of the left-hand row.
Probable lineup Willem II
Lamprou; Joppen, Lachman Peters Tshimanga; Koppers, Falkenburg, Kali, Haye; Oularé, Sol.