Match report

Willem II Defeats Groningen 3-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Willem II
Willem II
3–1
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Feb 28, 2020

Willem II secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Groningen in the Eredivisie, thanks to goals from C. Nunnely, V. Pavlidis, and M. Köhlert. Despite a late consolation goal from A. El Messaoudi, Groningen struggled to keep up with the relentless Willem II attack.

Key Facts

  • • Willem II scored three goals by C. Nunnely (27'), V. Pavlidis (40'), and M. Köhlert (64')
  • • Groningen managed a late goal by A. El Messaoudi (74')
  • • Bart van Hintum received a yellow card (34') and was substituted (63')
  • • Willem II had three key substitutions: P. Gladon for V. Pavlidis (86'), M. Vrousai for M. Köhlert (88'), and E. Kabangu for C. Nunnely (90+2')

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 4 J. Peters (D)
  • 18 M. Nelom (D)
  • 25 S. Holmén (D)
  • 15 D. Dankerlui (D)
  • 8 Pol Llonch (M)
  • 23 G. Sağlam (M)
  • 17 D. Saddiki (M)
  • 10 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 11 M. Köhlert (F)
  • 7 C. Nunnely (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Gladon
  • 16 M. Vrousai
  • 14 E. Kabangu
  • 22 João Queirós
  • 33 R. Zuijderwijk
  • 13 G. Strezos
  • 12 M. Woud
  • 32 D. Ryan

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 3 B. van Hintum (D)
  • 4 M. te Wierik (D)
  • 42 D. Zeefuik (D)
  • 46 T. Poll (D)
  • 23 A. Hrustic (M)
  • 10 R. Lundqvist (M)
  • 18 A. El Messaoudi (M)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 26 D. van Kaam (M)
  • 9 D. Redan (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. El Hankouri
  • 29 R. Postema
  • 8 S. Schreck
  • 36 J. de Boer
  • 51 K. Slor
  • 16 J. Hoekstra
  • 19 N. Jakobsen
  • 43 J. van Kaam
  • 52 T. Suslov
  • 17 K. Itakura
  • 28 T. Sopacua

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    27' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nunnely · Assist: D. Dankerlui
  2. Groningen
    34' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Bart van Hintum
  3. Willem II
    40' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pavlidis · Assist: G. Sağlam
  4. Groningen
    63' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bart van Hintum · On: M. El Hankouri
  5. Groningen
    63' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Redan · On: R. Postema
  6. Willem II
    64' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Köhlert · Assist: V. Pavlidis
  7. Groningen
    74' Groningen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. El Messaoudi · Assist: M. El Hankouri
  8. Groningen
    75' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lundqvist · On: S. Schreck
  9. Groningen
    80' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Azor Matusiwa
  10. Groningen
    82' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    T. Poll
  11. Groningen
    84' Groningen Card · Yellow Card
    Deyovaisio Zeefuik
  12. Willem II
    86' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: P. Gladon
  13. Willem II
    88' Willem II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Köhlert · On: M. Vrousai
  14. Willem II
    90'+2 Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Nunnely · On: E. Kabangu

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Groningen
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 74% 76%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 407 416
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 301 318
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by C. Nunnely (27') set the tone for Willem II's dominance
  • ▸ Willem II's second goal by V. Pavlidis (40') further cemented their control
  • ▸ The third goal by M. Köhlert (64') effectively sealed the match, despite Groningen's late consolation goal