Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by United Flights |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 20,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Florin Petrescu catches Jerome Wijnen on the ankles. The referee calls over Florin Petrescu and warns him to calm down! Jerome Wijnen stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.34
0-0Cedric Coppens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
0-0Diego Bosch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Coppens. Cedric Coppens sees a break and surges forward. Cedric Coppens lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Kai Seeler!
10.55
0-0Kevin Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.54
Ruud Huiberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison goes all the way! Andy Morrison tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
20.39
Cedric Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.23
Florin Petrescu chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.44
Florin Petrescu decides to run forward with the ball. Florin Petrescu knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Alston. Edward Alston flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
24.54
Diego Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Buchwald. Kevin Buchwald makes a probing pass to Darl Pfennings. Darl Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ole Wau.
27.53
Cedric Coppens makes a probing pass to Edward Alston. Edward Alston shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kai Seeler!
28.39
0-0Ignacio Rosario takes it forward alone. Ignacio Rosario kicks a strong pass forward to Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Morrison but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.48
Ruud Huiberts hacks Henk Beukenkamp from behind! Ruud Huiberts is warned by the referee! Henk Beukenkamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.47
Cedric Coppens threads the ball through to Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
36.53
0-1Florin Petrescu knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison goes all the way! Andy Morrison takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.25
0-1Copain Van Mol barges into Dragan Vugrinec. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dragan Vugrinec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.04
Jerome Wijnen comes in with a late challenge on Florin Petrescu. Jerome Wijnen is warned by the referee! Florin Petrescu stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Groningen kicking off!
48.09
Landon Delass passes the ball forward to Florin Petrescu. Florin Petrescu passes the ball forward to Edward Alston. Edward Alston lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Van Nistelrooy. Humphrey Van Nistelrooy heads the ball goalwards. Kai Seeler easily smothers it.
51.51
Cedric Coppens sees space and advances. Cedric Coppens lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.19
Diego Van De Wey knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Buchwald. Kevin Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Copain Van Mol. Copain Van Mol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dragan Vugrinec.
61.34
Edward Alston barges into Diego Van De Wey. Edward Alston is given a warning by the referee! Diego Van De Wey runs off the knock.
65.59
Landon Delass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruud Huiberts. Ruud Huiberts advances with the ball. Ruud Huiberts goes all the way! Ruud Huiberts shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.40
Diego Van De Wey knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Buchwald. Kevin Buchwald makes a probing pass to Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.15
Diego Bosch brings the ball forward. Diego Bosch threads the ball through to Edward Alston. Edward Alston knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Morrison. Andy Morrison directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Morrison scores for FC Groningen!!
77.12
0-3Landon Delass hacks Copain Van Mol from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Copain Van Mol grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.02
Henk Beukenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matias Caballero. Matias Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Senden. Kurt Senden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Bosch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
33.8%
40.3%
26%
Scorers
| Andy Morrison 37, 52, 71 |