90'
Both teams could have won today but FC Groningen just managed to carve out the victory
90'
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 52%, Willem II: 48%.
90'
The referee signals a free kick as Jordens Peters from Willem II trips Tomas Suslov
90'
Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
90'
Mike Tresor crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
90'
The referee signals a free kick as Azor Matusiwa from FC Groningen trips Vangelis Pavlidis
90'
Willem II take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
Goal kick for FC Groningen
90'
Mike Tresor goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90'
Che Nunnely of Willem II passes the ball to a team mate.
90'
Vangelis Pavlidis from Willem II heads the ball to a team mate.
90'
Miquel Nelom puts in a cross...
90'
Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90'
Great skill from Mohamed El Hankouri as he dribbles past his opponents
90'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90'
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
90'
Mike Tresor is penalised for pushing Tomas Suslov
90'
Che Nunnely from Willem II directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90'
Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 54%, Willem II: 46%.
90'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89'
Willem II take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
89'
Vangelis Pavlidis hand-balls
88'
Pol Llonch of Willem II passes the ball to a team mate.
88'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
87'
Gabriel Gudmundsson is injured and is replaced by Miguel Leal.
87'
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
87'
Che Nunnely puts in a cross...
87'
The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen trips Jan-Arie van der Heijden
86'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86'
Gabriel Gudmundsson comes back onto the field.
86'
Goal kick for Willem II
86'
The game is restarted
86'
Gabriel Gudmundsson is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
86'
Gabriel Gudmundsson is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
86'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
85'
How did he miss that? Gabriel Gudmundsson has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
85'
Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
85'
Great skill from Gabriel Gudmundsson as he dribbles past his opponents
84'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, Willem II: 44%.
84'
Goal kick for Willem II
84'
Substitution
Goerkem Saglam is leaving the field to be replaced by Mats Koehlert in a tactical substitution.
Mats Koehlert
Goerkem Saglam
84'
Mohamed El Hankouri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
83'
Mohamed El Hankouri from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82'
Substitution
Joergen Strand Larsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Alessio Da Cruz in a tactical substitution.
Alessio Da Cruz
Joergen Strand Larsen
81'
Substitution
Patrick Joosten is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed El Hankouri in a tactical substitution.
Mohamed El Hankouri
Patrick Joosten
80'
Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
80'
FC Groningen start a counter attack
80'
Mike Tresor from Willem II swings in the corner from the right.
80'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, Willem II: 44%.
80'
Che Nunnely from Willem II directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79'
Goal kick for FC Groningen
79'
Vangelis Pavlidis sends a shot inches wide. Close!
78'
Great skill from Vangelis Pavlidis as he dribbles past his opponents
78'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77'
The referee signals a free kick as Jordens Peters from Willem II trips Joergen Strand Larsen
77'
Bart van Hintum relieves the pressure with a clearance
77'
Vangelis Pavlidis from Willem II passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77'
Poor play by Azor Matusiwa as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
77'
Che Nunnely puts in a cross...
76'
Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen is ruled offside
75'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, Willem II: 43%.
75'
Vangelis Pavlidis from Willem II is ruled offside
74'
Ahmed El Messaoudi tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
74'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
73'
The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen trips Che Nunnely
73'
Tomas Suslov from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73'
Joergen Strand Larsen of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
73'
Could be a good chance here as Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72'
Goal kick for Willem II
72'
Tomas Suslov fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
71'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 57%, Willem II: 43%.
69'
Willem II are trying to create something here.
69'
Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Goerkem Saglam
68'
Pol Llonch from Willem II directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
67'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
65'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, Willem II: 41%.
65'
FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
64'
Vangelis Pavlidis shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
63'
Tomas Suslov provided the assist for the goal.
63'
Goal!!!!!
Ahmed El Messaoudi
Ahmed El Messaoudi with the goal!
Assist
Tomas Suslov
63'
Tomas Suslov of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
62'
Goal kick for Willem II
62'
Gabriel Gudmundsson goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
62'
Great skill from Gabriel Gudmundsson as he dribbles past his opponents
62'
Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
61'
Ahmed El Messaoudi puts in a cross...
60'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, Willem II: 44%.
60'
Goal kick for FC Groningen
59'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
58'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58'
Joergen Strand Larsen is penalised for pushing Jan-Arie van der Heijden
58'
Ko Itakura puts in a cross...
57'
Miquel Nelom comes back onto the field.
57'
Daniel van Kaam comes back onto the field.
57'
The game is restarted
57'
Miquel Nelom is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
56'
Daniel van Kaam is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
56'
Miquel Nelom is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
56'
Daniel van Kaam is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
56'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55'
The referee signals a free kick as Paul Gladon from Willem II trips Daniel van Kaam
55'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, Willem II: 41%.
55'
Goal kick for Willem II
54'
Ko Itakura fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
54'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
54'
Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
53'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
53'
Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
53'
Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
52'
Mike Tresor hand-balls
52'
Goal kick for Willem II
52'
Ko Itakura from FC Groningen heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
52'
Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
51'
Pol Llonch is penalised for pushing Gabriel Gudmundsson
50'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
50'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, Willem II: 45%.
50'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49'
The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen trips Jan-Arie van der Heijden
49'
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'
Mike Tresor from Willem II swings in the corner from the left.
48'
Mike Tresor takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
48'
The referee signals a free kick as Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen trips Che Nunnely
47'
Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordens Peters
46'
Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in a cross...
46'
Substitution
Joel van Kaam is leaving the field to be replaced by Tomas Suslov in a tactical substitution.
Tomas Suslov
Joel van Kaam
46'
The second half is underway
45'
The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45'
It's over! The referee blows for half time
45'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, Willem II: 45%.
45'
Yellow Card
Goerkem Saglam
Goerkem Saglam is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent
45'
Obstruction as Goerkem Saglam cuts off the run of Patrick Joosten. A free-kick is awarded.
45'
FC Groningen start a counter attack
45'
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'
Mike Tresor puts in a cross...
45'
Che Nunnely of Willem II passes the ball to a team mate.
45'
Mike Tresor from Willem II takes a short corner kick from the right.
45'
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
45'
Paul Gladon from Willem II tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45'
Could be a good chance here as Che Nunnely from Willem II cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
45'
Joel van Kaam puts in a cross...
45'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 55%, Willem II: 45%.
45'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
44'
Ahmed El Messaoudi of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
44'
Goal kick for Willem II
44'
Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
43'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
42'
The referee signals a free kick as Ahmed El Messaoudi from FC Groningen trips Pol Llonch
41'
Vangelis Pavlidis from Willem II is ruled offside
41'
Leeroy Owusu puts in a cross...
41'
Vangelis Pavlidis of Willem II passes the ball to a team mate.
41'
Paul Gladon of Willem II passes the ball to a team mate.
41'
Miquel Nelom puts in a cross...
40'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 56%, Willem II: 44%.
40'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
39'
Safe hands from Jorn Brondeel as he comes out and claims the ball
39'
Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
38'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
38'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
37'
The game is restarted
36'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36'
Dangerous challenge by Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen. Jorn Brondeel on the receiving end of that.
36'
Daniel van Kaam from FC Groningen directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
36'
FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
35'
Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
35'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 58%, Willem II: 42%.
35'
Goal kick for FC Groningen
34'
Mike Tresor from Willem II crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
34'
Che Nunnely from Willem II takes a short corner kick from the right.
34'
Che Nunnely from Willem II passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33'
Ahmed El Messaoudi is penalised for pushing Pol Llonch
32'
Che Nunnely from Willem II crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
32'
Could be a good chance here as Leeroy Owusu from Willem II cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
32'
Willem II take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31'
Jordens Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
31'
Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in a cross...
31'
Goal kick for Willem II
30'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 59%, Willem II: 41%.
30'
Daniel van Kaam fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
29'
Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
29'
Damil Dankerlui sends a long ball upfield.
29'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28'
Miquel Nelom from Willem II directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28'
Goal kick for FC Groningen
28'
Che Nunnely from Willem II crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
27'
Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27'
Bart van Hintum sends a long ball upfield.
26'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
26'
Jorn Brondeel could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
26'
Pol Llonch from Willem II goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ahmed El Messaoudi
25'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 62%, Willem II: 38%.
25'
Safe hands from Sergio Padt as he comes out and claims the ball
25'
Leeroy Owusu puts in a cross...
24'
The referee signals a free kick as Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen trips Pol Llonch
24'
Paul Gladon from Willem II tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
23'
Goal kick for Willem II
22'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
22'
Leeroy Owusu relieves the pressure with a clearance
22'
Ko Itakura puts in a cross...
22'
FC Groningen are trying to create something here.
21'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
21'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
21'
A shot by Daniel van Kaam is blocked
21'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
21'
Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in a cross...
21'
Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20'
Bart van Hintum puts in a cross...
20'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 64%, Willem II: 36%.
20'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
19'
Paul Gladon is penalised for pushing Daniel van Kaam
19'
Jordens Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'
Gabriel Gudmundsson from FC Groningen heads the ball to a team mate.
19'
Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the right.
18'
Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
18'
Could be a good chance here as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
18'
Willem II take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17'
Leeroy Owusu from Willem II commits a foul by elbowing Gabriel Gudmundsson
17'
Ko Itakura relieves the pressure with a clearance
16'
Mike Tresor puts in a cross...
16'
Willem II are in control of the ball.
15'
Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
15'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 65%, Willem II: 35%.
15'
A shot by Ahmed El Messaoudi is blocked
15'
Poor play by Jordens Peters as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
15'
Damil Dankerlui puts in a cross...
14'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14'
Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13'
Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
13'
Goal kick for Willem II
13'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
13'
Joel van Kaam puts in a cross...
13'
Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12'
Jordens Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
12'
Joergen Strand Larsen puts in a cross...
12'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the left.
12'
Jordens Peters clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12'
Ahmed El Messaoudi puts in a cross...
12'
Jordens Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
11'
Joergen Strand Larsen puts in a cross...
11'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
10'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 64%, Willem II: 36%.
9'
Goal kick for Willem II
9'
Patrick Joosten fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9'
Jan-Arie van der Heijden relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'
Patrick Joosten from FC Groningen swings in the corner from the left.
8'
A shot by Damil Dankerlui is blocked
8'
Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in a cross...
7'
A chance presents itself to Joergen Strand Larsen from FC Groningen but his header goes wide
7'
Gabriel Gudmundsson puts in a cross...
6'
Dangerous challenge by Jordens Peters from Willem II. Joel van Kaam on the receiving end of that.
6'
Goal kick for Willem II
6'
Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen sends an effort wide of target
6'
Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6'
Bart van Hintum from FC Groningen takes a short corner kick from the right.
5'
Ball possession: FC Groningen: 50%, Willem II: 50%.
5'
Joel van Kaam from FC Groningen directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5'
A shot by Ahmed El Messaoudi is blocked
5'
Joergen Strand Larsen of FC Groningen passes the ball to a team mate.
5'
Could be a good chance here as Damil Dankerlui from FC Groningen cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'
FC Groningen are in control of the ball.
3'
Willem II take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3'
Joel van Kaam sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
3'
Joergen Strand Larsen puts in a cross...
2'
Sergio Padt relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'
Could be a good chance here as Miquel Nelom from Willem II cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1'
FC Groningen take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1'
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'
It's a cold day for playing football.
1'
Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1'
Willem II kick-off, and the game is underway.
0'
The referee starts the match
0'
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
0'
Welcome to Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion, the match will start in about 5 minutes.