17 December 2020 at 20:00
Match Summary
Vitesse defeated Willem II 2:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2020. Goals were scored by M. Manhoef 20′, T. Buitink 63′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Willem II had 49% possession while Vitesse held 51%. Willem II had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (7 on target) for Vitesse. Willem II made 4 substitutions, Vitesse made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Willem II and Vitesse — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: O. Darfalou
assist: O. Tannane
Match Statistics
Willem II had 49% possession against Vitesse's 51%. Willem II registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Vitesse managed 18 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 10–15.
Lineups
Willem II lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under A. Koster, while Vitesse deployed a 5-3-2 under T. Letsch.
Defensive Solidity
Willem II deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Vitesse's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Willem II field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Vitesse's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Willem II start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Vitesse averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: A. Koster
Substitutes
Coach: T. Letsch
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Vitesse show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Willem II
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Willem II vs Vitesse Head to Head Results
Willem II and Vitesse have met 21 times — Willem II won 7, Vitesse won 9, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Vitesse leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 57 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.71 per match (25 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Willem II are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2019.
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Recent Meetings (21)
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