Groningen beats Waalwijk in a thrilling match
Groningen defeated Waalwijk 2-1 in a thrilling match that took place at the Mandemakers Stadion on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Groningen opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a goal from J. Schreuders assisted by L. Bacuna. Despite the early lead, the game remained tight and Waalwijk had several chances to equalize, but they failed to convert them.
In the second half, Waalwijk received two yellow cards, one for R. van der Venne in the 48th minute and another for D. Cleonise in the 55th minute.
Groningen managed to extend their lead in the 77th minute with a goal from T. van Bergen, again assisted by L. Bacuna.
Waalwijk reacted with a series of changes in the 78th minute, but Groningen maintained control of the game.
In the final minutes, Waalwijk tried to press for a discount, and managed to score a goal from R. van der Venne in the 89th minute.
However, Groningen managed to withstand the pressure and secure an important victory.
In terms of statistics, Waalwijk had 57% possession of the ball, while Groningen had 43%. Waalwijk launched 13 shots, 7 of them on target, while Groningen launched 15 shots, 9 of them on target. Waalwijk committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards and 1 red, while Groningen committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards.
Substitutions groningen: at minute 73 T. Oosting came in and R. Mendes went out., at minute 87 B. Willumsson came in and L. Valente went out., at minute 88 T. Blokzijl came in and T. van Bergen went out.
Substitutions waalwijk: at minute 78 J. Familia-Castillo came in and J. Lelieveld went out., at minute 78 R. Margaret came in and D. Cleonise went out., at minute 79 L. Van Gelderen came in and D. Van den Buijs went out., at minute 79 M. Kramer came in and A. Meijers went out., at minute 85 D. Weidmann came in and G. Roemeratoe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Waalwijk
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