Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 18,129 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Willem II Tilburg and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Willem II Tilburg and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
0-0Julian Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.24
0-0Julian Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.25
Sergio Heubach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.30
Julian Castillo makes a probing pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef goes all the way! Wout De Graef rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.49
Julian Castillo makes a simple pass to Moreno Ficini. Moreno Ficini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.15
Jurgen De Vogt makes a simple pass to Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch goes all the way! Roland Bosch shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
0-0Bryan Hofland comes in with a late challenge on Wout De Graef. The referee calls over Bryan Hofland and warns him to calm down! Wout De Graef stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.52
1-0Rafael Moulijn passes the ball forward to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira passes the ball forward to Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Simo Carlbohm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.27
Jurgen De Vogt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.45
Francisco Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.55
Patrick Langerak makes a simple pass to Jurgen De Vogt. Jurgen De Vogt knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Theo Peters. Theo Peters takes a shot at goal. Theo Peters scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
44.22
Julian Castillo passes the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
53.11
3-1Julian Castillo knocks the ball forward to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ole Heubach.
55.28
Mitchell Elshot chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters lofts in a cross ball towards Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ole Heubach is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.19
Wout De Graef hacks Patrick Langerak from behind! Wout De Graef is warned by the referee! Patrick Langerak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.04
Julian Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.57
Luke Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Frijters. Shota Frijters shoots from outside the area. Ole Heubach easily smothers it.
67.47
Rafael Moulijn knocks the ball forward to Jurgen De Vogt. Jurgen De Vogt threads the ball through to Theo Peters. Theo Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.51
Bryan Hofland chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Heubach. Sergio Heubach makes a probing pass to Giovanni Piqué. Giovanni Piqué plays a perfect one-two with Theo Peters and rushes in on goal... Giovanni Piqué shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Simo Carlbohm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.49
Kevin Schulpen kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchell Elshot. Mitchell Elshot makes a simple pass to Wout De Graef. Wout De Graef knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeroen Chivu.
78.22
5-2Luke Mendonca barges into Francisco Vieira. Luke Mendonca is shown the yellow card! Francisco Vieira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.56
Giovanni Piqué catches Sebastian Prieto on the ankles. Giovanni Piqué is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Prieto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.14
Rafael Moulijn kicks a strong pass forward to Jurgen De Vogt. Jurgen De Vogt threads the ball through to Roland Bosch. Roland Bosch plays a perfect one-two with Giovanni Piqué and rushes in on goal... Roland Bosch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simo Carlbohm easily smothers it!
89.25
5-2FC Groningen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Willem II Tilburg's defence.
90.00
Francisco Vieira sees space and advances. Francisco Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%
Scorers
| Giovanni Piqué 23, 30, 67, 72 Theo Peters 41 | Wout De Graef 44, 55 |