Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Willem II Tilburg and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Willem II Tilburg and FC Groningen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Dirk Dijkhuizen chips the ball to his team mate, Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
16.55
0-0Frank Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Kok.
20.27
0-0Karim Stroeve makes a beautiful solo run. Karim Stroeve knocks in a cross ball towards Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Romain Deloumeau.
33.40
0-0Urvin Van Galen comes in with a late challenge on Arno De Nooijer. Urvin Van Galen is shown the yellow card! Arno De Nooijer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.35
Karim Stroeve threads the ball through to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
36.13
Wes Whelan surges forward with the ball. Wes Whelan makes a probing pass to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.29
0-0Orlando Karelse catches Louis Bolivard on the ankles. Orlando Karelse is given a warning by the referee! Louis Bolivard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.48
David Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Arno De Nooijer. Arno De Nooijer knocks the ball forward to Bram Venema. Bram Venema sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Tieme Frijters manages to keep it out.
44.50
Dirk Dijkhuizen takes it forward alone. Dirk Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
47.19
Dirk Dijkhuizen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romain Deloumeau who gathers it comfortably.
49.55
Karim Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.38
Joos Van Wanrooy makes a probing pass to Kees Bergdolmo. Kees Bergdolmo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orlando Karelse. Orlando Karelse shoots from 20 yards. Tieme Frijters easily smothers it.
59.55
Joos Van Wanrooy makes a simple pass to Daan Meeuwis. Daan Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bram Venema. Bram Venema tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
63.25
Arno De Nooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Karelse. Orlando Karelse whips in a cross ball towards Bram Venema. Bram Venema is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.30
Karim Stroeve advances with the ball. Karim Stroeve knocks in a cross ball towards Kofi Paauwe. Kofi Paauwe flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Romain Deloumeau!
77.41
Urvin Van Galen knocks the ball forward to Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.31
Urvin Van Galen passes the ball forward to Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Romain Deloumeau.
89.15
0-0Orlando Karelse hacks Armando Vignaroli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armando Vignaroli runs off the knock.
90.00
Urvin Van Galen makes a simple pass to Cesar Neves. Cesar Neves goes all the way! Cesar Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
17.3%
48%
34.7%