Match Report


Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg     FC GroningenFC Groningen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo Van GesselG. Van Gessel62
G
1
G
78Tony Van Der SarT. Van Der Sar
Jero El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf60
D
2
D
74Raouf MauriceR. Maurice
Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez59
D
3
D
71Michael LandzaatM. Landzaat
Joost DarwinkelJ. Darwinkel59
D
4captain
D
67Mitchell de WitM. de Wit
Harris GrimH. Grim71
M
5
D
58Jeremy MachlasJ. Machlas
Orlando LobontO. Lobont65
M
6
M
74Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Anthony BoschkerA. Boschker61
M
7
M
70Jose PirriJ. Pirri
Carl SherwoodC. Sherwood47
M
captain8
M
65Mitchell JansenM. Jansen
Dion DavisD. Davis63
A
9
A
69Marc CrooksM. Crooks
Glenn StroeveG. Stroeve58
A
10
A
65Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Raymond KoolR. Kool58
A
11
A
63Jan-Willem TurpijnJ. Turpijn
 
Nigel WhiteN. White57
A
12
G
67Rick MulderR. Mulder
Jon WestwoodJ. Westwood56
D
13
M
62Glenn WitschgeG. Witschge
Steven GravelaineS. Gravelaine53
A
14
A
62George PaauweG. Paauwe

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 8,978 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bogdan Heerkens.


0.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg kick off!
2.57
Michael Landzaat threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Jansen. Seeing a gap ahead, Mitchell Jansen plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa powers a header at goal. Solid save from Guillermo Van Gessel.
3.32
Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.25
Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Guillermo Van Gessel didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.26
Mitchell Jansen passes the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo connects with a diving header. Helder Semedo scores for FC Groningen!!
15.46
Orlando Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Harris Grim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harris Grim knocks in a cross ball towards Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Willem II Tilburg!
18.19
Michael Landzaat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michael Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
21.27
Jose Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Jose Pirri shoots from distance but somehow Guillermo Van Gessel manages to keep it out.
26.12
Joost Darwinkel flicks a high pass forward to Harris Grim who brings the ball neatly under control. With a delightful solo run, Harris Grim stretches the opposition's defence. Harris Grim whips in a cross ball towards Dion Davis. Dion Davis rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Tony Van Der Sar. Excellent save.
27.09
Carl Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Davis. Dion Davis tries a spectacular long range effort. Tony Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.23
With vision, Glenn Stroeve picks a pass forward to Dion Davis. Dion Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve heads the ball goalwards but somehow Tony Van Der Sar manages to keep it out.
33.36
Arturo Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Orlando Lobont who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Orlando Lobont stretches the opposition's defence. Orlando Lobont tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Orlando Lobont!
38.36
Mitchell Jansen clumsily knocks into Glenn Stroeve. Mitchell Jansen is given a warning by the referee! Glenn Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn makes a convincing header. Jan-Willem Turpijn scores for FC Groningen!!
44.56
Jero El Khanchaf barges into Helder Semedo. The referee calls over Jero El Khanchaf and warns him to calm down! Helder Semedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
48.08
Mitchell Jansen knocks the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.22
Jose Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Helder Semedo who takes it down. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.09
Joost Darwinkel passes the ball forward to Jero El Khanchaf. Jero El Khanchaf flicks a high ball forward to Dion Davis who takes it down. Dion Davis threads a neat, attacking ball through to Glenn Stroeve. Glenn Stroeve takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Tony Van Der Sar.
61.54
Anthony Boschker makes a probing pass to Dion Davis. Dion Davis shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Tony Van Der Sar. Excellent save.
65.22
Dion Davis catches Mitchell Jansen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mitchell Jansen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.22
Harris Grim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Boschker. Anthony Boschker whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tony Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.22
Jero El Khanchaf passes the ball forward to Dion Davis. Dion Davis makes a probing pass to Raymond Kool. Raymond Kool advances inside the box! Raymond Kool looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.16
Michael Landzaat threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen darts forward. Mitchell Jansen knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Van Gessel with no chance!! Goal for FC Groningen! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.52
Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks the ball forward to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri edges inside the box! Jose Pirri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Groningen!
83.02
Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Guillermo Van Gessel.
84.35
Mitchell Jansen takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Rodrigo Barbosa takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
87.23
Jose Pirri catches Anthony Boschker on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Pirri to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Boschker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.49
Anthony Boschker laces a weighted ball forward to Harris Grim. Harris Grim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Harris Grim scores for Willem II Tilburg!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Willem II Tilburg

FC Groningen
Goals
3
6
Shots on Target
9
10
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%

Scorers
Raymond Kool 15
Orlando Lobont 33
Harris Grim 89
Helder Semedo 8
Jan-Willem Turpijn 39, 45, 71
Marc Crooks 48
Jose Pirri 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Turpijn of FC Groningen

Match Ratings
1.Guillermo Van Gessel (GK)
6
2.Jero El Khanchaf (DEF)
6
3.Arturo Rodriquez (DEF)
6
4.Joost Darwinkel (DEF)
6
5.Harris Grim (MID)goal scored
7
6.Orlando Lobont (MID)goal scored
7
7.Anthony Boschker (MID)
6
8.Carl Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Dion Davis (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Glenn Stroeve (ATT)
6
11.Raymond Kool (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nigel White (ATT)
0
13.Jon Westwood (DEF)
0
14.Steven Gravelaine (ATT)
0

1.Tony Van Der Sar (GK)
7
2.Raouf Maurice (DEF)
6
3.Michael Landzaat (DEF)
6
4.Mitchell de Wit (DEF)
6
5.Jeremy Machlas (DEF)
6
6.Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
6
7.Jose Pirri (MID)goal scored
7
8.Mitchell Jansen (MID)
6
9.Marc Crooks (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Helder Semedo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jan-Willem Turpijn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Rick Mulder (GK)
0
13.Glenn Witschge (MID)
0
14.George Paauwe (ATT)
0