Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harris OpdamH. Opdam62
G
1
G
59Ole Van DierenO. Van Dieren
Brutil TimmerB. Timmer64
D
2
D
60Miel ElzingaM. Elzinga
Steffen RohrschneiderS. Rohrschneider61
D
3
D
59Ron Van Der GunR. Van Der Gun
Stanley McManamanS. McManaman54
D
4
D
53Gregorio GilG. Gil
Donny BeukenkampD. Beukenkamp53
D
5
D
52Dave RicciD. Ricci
Jo van LeeuwenJ. van Leeuwen63
M
6
M
58Sieme BeelenkampS. Beelenkamp
Achille GrabbiA. Grabbi59
M
7
M
57Tomˆs ClaesT. Claes
Theo Van Der LuerT. Van Der Luer52
M
8
M
54Ian TobiassenI. Tobiassen
Alioune ChabertA. Chabert48
M
9
M
53Denny KromkampD. Kromkamp
Copain HouttuinC. Houttuin64
A
10
A
70Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell
Niccol˜ GregoriN. Gregori50
A
11
A
53Philipe PerronP. Perron

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Willem II Tilburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Groningen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the match underway!
3.14
Donny Beukenkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Achille Grabbi. Achille Grabbi knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Ricci.
4.21
Tomˆs Claes flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.56
Ron Van Der Gun makes a simple pass to Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron goes all the way! Philipe Perron takes a shot at goal but somehow Harris Opdam manages to keep it out.
8.38
Jo van Leeuwen sees a break and surges forward. Jo van Leeuwen lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ole Van Dieren manages to keep it out.
18.06
Ian Tobiassen makes a probing pass to Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.40
Ron Van Der Gun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Theo Van Der Luer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori knocks in a cross ball towards Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Ole Van Dieren has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.44
Steffen Rohrschneider sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin goes all the way! Copain Houttuin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.25
Tomˆs Claes knocks the ball forward to Gary Caldwell. Gary Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley McManaman.
38.32
Theo Van Der Luer threads the ball through to Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ole Van Dieren easily smothers it!
40.02
Theo Van Der Luer catches Ian Tobiassen on the ankles. The referee calls over Theo Van Der Luer and warns him to calm down! Ian Tobiassen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.54
Achille Grabbi makes a probing pass to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ole Van Dieren!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Willem II Tilburg start the second half!
47.42
Theo Van Der Luer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.30
Stanley McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Alioune Chabert. Alioune Chabert chips the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.37
Denny Kromkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.39
Alioune Chabert knocks the ball forward to Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ron Van Der Gun.
77.43
Dave Ricci chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Beelenkamp. Sieme Beelenkamp makes a simple pass to Philipe Perron. Philipe Perron knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harris Opdam who gathers it comfortably.
83.57
Achille Grabbi threads the ball through to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.55
Achille Grabbi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin threads the ball through to Niccol˜ Gregori but he's offside!
90.00
Theo Van Der Luer passes the ball forward to Copain Houttuin. Copain Houttuin knocks in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Gregori. Niccol˜ Gregori flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Copain Houttuin of FC Groningen
Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
20.5%
47.4%
32.1%

Scorers
Copain Houttuin 21, 30
Niccol˜ Gregori 47