Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adam InsleyA. Insley54
G
1
G
50Martin SpenglerM. Spengler
Donny ArtsD. Arts56
D
2
D
63Ivar RicciI. Ricci
Said GronkjaerS. Gronkjaer55
D
3
D
57Ulrich de GrootU. de Groot
Bert MeerdinkB. Meerdink48
D
4
D
54Wilco Van VlietW. Van Vliet
Lionel DarmonL. Darmon47
D
5captain
D
52Marinus SplinterM. Splinter
Louis BoussattaL. Boussatta57
M
6
M
58Ole WijnenO. Wijnen
Giulliano De WindtG. De Windt56
M
captain7
M
55Jimmy Van WonderenJ. Van Wonderen
Harald KromkampH. Kromkamp55
M
8
M
55Shota HuistraS. Huistra
Datti Mohamed PecchiaD. Pecchia51
M
9
M
53Bryan BogardeB. Bogarde
Thijs CasT. Cas72
A
10
A
64Carlos AkerboomC. Akerboom
Henry SchutH. Schut53
A
11
A
58Tjalle Van NistelrooyT. Van Nistelrooy
 
Michael Van VossenM. Van Vossen52
A
12
A
56Bogdan VandenbroeckB. Vandenbroeck
Marc OoijerM. Ooijer51
A
13
A
52Tomˆs van VlietT. van Vliet
Adolfo FuentesA. Fuentes51
A
14
G
50Florian BackesF. Backes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 11,210 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Willem II Tilburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jack Beekink.


0.00
The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
3.58
Donny Arts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano De Windt. Giulliano De Windt knocks the ball forward to Henry Schut. Henry Schut whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
9.06
Louis Boussatta breaks forward. Louis Boussatta flicks a high ball forward to Henry Schut who takes it down. Henry Schut knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.26
Wilco Van Vliet takes it forward alone. With intelligent vision, Wilco Van Vliet picks a pass forward to Carlos Akerboom. Carlos Akerboom shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
16.05
Said Gronkjaer threads the ball through to Harald Kromkamp. Harald Kromkamp flicks a high pass forward. Henry Schut holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Schut knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Pecchia. Datti Mohamed Pecchia powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.49
Datti Mohamed Pecchia passes the ball forward to Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas whips in a cross ball towards Henry Schut. Henry Schut powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.28
Harald Kromkamp barges into Ole Wijnen. The referee warns Harald Kromkamp to calm down! Ole Wijnen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.14
Harald Kromkamp flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano De Windt collects the pass. Giulliano De Windt knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Schut. Henry Schut heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
32.43
Lionel Darmon threads a neat ball through to Harald Kromkamp. Harald Kromkamp knocks the ball forward to Henry Schut. Henry Schut shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
34.16
Harald Kromkamp flicks a high pass forward to Henry Schut who brings the ball under control. Henry Schut shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.41
Ivar Ricci hits a low pass to Bryan Bogarde. Seeing a gap ahead, Bryan Bogarde plays the ball forward to Carlos Akerboom. Carlos Akerboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Insley who gathers it comfortably.
40.07
Giulliano De Windt flicks a high pass forward. Thijs Cas controls it well on his chest. Thijs Cas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Spengler who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
48.38
Marinus Splinter comes in with a late challenge on Thijs Cas. Marinus Splinter is warned by the referee! Thijs Cas stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.29
Donny Arts threads a neat ball through to Louis Boussatta. Louis Boussatta makes a simple pass to Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.28
With a delightful solo run, Giulliano De Windt stretches the opposition's defence. Giulliano De Windt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.15
Giulliano De Windt hits a low pass to Louis Boussatta. Louis Boussatta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.56
Louis Boussatta sees space and advances. Louis Boussatta knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
63.25
Said Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Harald Kromkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harald Kromkamp decides to run forward with the ball. Harald Kromkamp shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.54
Louis Boussatta knocks the ball forward to Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bryan Bogarde.
69.13
Harald Kromkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giulliano De Windt. Giulliano De Windt plays the ball forward to Henry Schut. Henry Schut shoots from distance. Martin Spengler gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.20
Jimmy Van Wonderen flicks a high pass forward to Tjalle Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Tjalle Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Bogarde. Donny Arts barges into Bryan Bogarde. Bryan Bogarde appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.20
Ole Wijnen threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Van Nistelrooy. Tjalle Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.28
Showing composure, Harald Kromkamp plays the ball forward to Thijs Cas. Thijs Cas plays a one-two with Henry Schut and advances towards the goal... Thijs Cas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
20.2%
47.6%
32.1%

Scorers
Henry Schut 20
Harald Kromkamp 63
Thijs Cas 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harald Kromkamp of FC Groningen

Match Ratings