Match Report


FC GroningenFC Groningen     Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Computer Player Computer Player David Bacon David Bacon
Arjen KoemanA. Koeman70
G
1
G
78Jonas RiemannJ. Riemann
Niels LambersN. Lambers67
D
2
D
65Mustapha LeroyM. Leroy
Tjalle Van KouwenT. Van Kouwen65
D
3captain
D
74Gabriel KikoG. Kiko
Ivar JacobsI. Jacobs62
D
4
D
71Fabian Natale PandolfiF. Pandolfi
Nico ZiegeN. Ziege61
D
5
M
68Ivan MonteroI. Montero
Mark FuchsM. Fuchs65
M
6
M
74Steven FoxS. Fox
Pierre-Yves MoulinP. Moulin62
M
captain7
M
76Arjan ten BrinkA. ten Brink
Garry VersteegG. Versteeg58
M
8
M
67Mitchel HumanM. Human
Nelson MolenaarN. Molenaar63
A
9
A
71Neil BenaliN. Benali
Teddy PottsT. Potts62
A
10
A
69Graham MannG. Mann
Maurits TouzaniM. Touzani61
A
11
A
77Aron ScharrenburgA. Scharrenburg
 
Giovanni M. IaquintaG. Iaquinta68
G
12
G
53Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes
Rainer KneisslR. Kneissl68
G
13
D
48Bert BobsonB. Bobson
Giulliano VredeG. Vrede60
A
14
A
69Leslie NovielloL. Noviello

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Willem II Tilburg. A crowd of 18,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Willem II Tilburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Inia.


0.00
Willem II Tilburg kick off the first half!
3.30
With a delightful solo run, Garry Versteeg stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Versteeg shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
9.41
Ivan Montero darts forward. Ivan Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Mann but he's offside!
14.45
Steven Fox flicks a high pass forward. Graham Mann controls it well on his chest. Graham Mann whips in a cross ball towards Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Arjen Koeman is on top of it.
15.26
Steven Fox threads a neat ball through to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Benali is offside!
16.55
Ivar Jacobs advances with the ball. Ivar Jacobs runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivar Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.35
Ivan Montero decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Mann. Graham Mann makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
20.39
Arjan ten Brink flicks the ball to his team mate, Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Benali but he's offside!
22.05
Pierre-Yves Moulin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Potts. Teddy Potts whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Touzani. Maurits Touzani makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
24.58
Gabriel Kiko lofts the ball long. Graham Mann plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Benali and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Graham Mann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.16
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.07
Mustapha Leroy knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Human. Mitchel Human flicks a high pass forward to Aron Scharrenburg who brings the ball under control. Aron Scharrenburg sees Neil Benali just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Neil Benali makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.23
Pierre-Yves Moulin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierre-Yves Moulin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.30
Willem II Tilburg are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
FC Groningen kick off!
48.23
Mark Fuchs threads the ball through to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Jonas Riemann keeps it out!
49.06
Gabriel Kiko threads a neat ball through to Steven Fox. Without breaking stride, Steven Fox plays the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.42
Arjan ten Brink threads the ball through to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arjen Koeman who gathers it comfortably.
53.31
Nelson Molenaar catches Mustapha Leroy on the ankles. The referee calls over Nelson Molenaar and warns him to calm down! Mustapha Leroy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.36
Arjan ten Brink knocks the ball forward to Aron Scharrenburg. Aron Scharrenburg plays a one-two with Neil Benali and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Aron Scharrenburg provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.15
Garry Versteeg makes a simple pass to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.38
Garry Versteeg decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Versteeg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jonas Riemann is on top of it.
69.22
Willem II Tilburg are dictating the run of play here today.
71.20
Mark Fuchs makes a probing pass to Nelson Molenaar. Nelson Molenaar shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.24
Willem II Tilburg have made a substitution with Bert Bobson replacing Ivan Montero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.48
Niels Lambers flicks a high pass forward. Mark Fuchs comfortably collects the pass. Mark Fuchs makes an attacking run forward. Mark Fuchs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jonas Riemann manages to gather it easily.
84.33
Gabriel Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Mitchel Human controls it well on his chest. Mitchel Human chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Mann. Graham Mann plays a one-two with Aron Scharrenburg and advances towards the goal... Graham Mann rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Arjen Koeman.
85.59
Corner kick to Willem II Tilburg. Steven Fox plays it short to Arjan ten Brink. Some silky footwork from Arjan ten Brink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Niels Lambers is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Groningen

Willem II Tilburg
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
32.4%
41.9%
25.7%

Scorers
Graham Mann 25

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham Mann of Willem II Tilburg

Match Ratings
1.Arjen Koeman (GK)
8
2.Niels Lambers (DEF)
6
3.Tjalle Van Kouwen (DEF)
6
4.Ivar Jacobs (DEF)
7
5.Nico Ziege (DEF)
6
6.Mark Fuchs (MID)
7
7.Pierre-Yves Moulin (MID)
7
8.Garry Versteeg (MID)
7
9.Nelson Molenaar (ATT)
6
10.Teddy Potts (ATT)
6
11.Maurits Touzani (ATT)
6
 
12.Giovanni M. Iaquinta (GK)
0
13.Rainer Kneissl (GK)
0
14.Giulliano Vrede (ATT)
0

1.Jonas Riemann (GK)
8
2.Mustapha Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Kiko (DEF)
7
4.Fabian Natale Pandolfi (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Montero (MID)
7
6.Steven Fox (MID)
7
7.Arjan ten Brink (MID)
7
8.Mitchel Human (MID)
7
9.Neil Benali (ATT)
7
10.Graham Mann (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Aron Scharrenburg (ATT)
7
 
12.Ricardo Antunes (GK)
0
13.Bert Bobson (DEF)
6
14.Leslie Noviello (ATT)
0