Willem II Shakes Off FC Dordrecht on Penalties and Plays Final Play-Offs Against Telstar

Willem II has narrowly secured a place in the play-off final for an Eredivisie spot. The Tilburgers needed a penalty shootout at home to eliminate FC Dordrecht. After 120 minutes of football, the score was 3-2, after the first leg in Dordrecht had ended 2-1 for the 'Schapekoppen'.

After 120 thrilling minutes, Willem II managed to qualify for the final of the Keuken Kampioen Play-Offs. After an exciting first half, Willem II seemed to qualify for the final within ninety minutes, but a late goal by FC Dordrecht meant the match went into extra time.

Willem II shoots out of the starting blocks, because after only three minutes the 1-2 deficit from the first match is erased. St. Jago dribbles from the back to the front and from about 30 meters away he shoots devastatingly. His shot flies via the underside of the crossbar into the top corner, causing the Koning Willem II stadium to explode completely. Three minutes later the Tilburgers score again. It is youngster Mathijsen, who fumbles the ba…

Willem II will face Telstar in the play-off final. The team from Tilburg defeated FC Dordrecht on Saturday evening after a gruelling penalty shootout. If the club manages to win that final, Willem II will remain in the Eredivisie. After a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, Willem II had to win on home soil on Saturday evening to reach the coveted final. The team from Tilburg started furiously: Tommy St. Jago opened the score with a long-range shot aft…

Willem II made it in the play-offs against FC Dordrecht. Earlier this week, the away match was lost 2-1. With a 3-2 lead in regular time, the Tilburgers forced extra time, and after penalties, the Tilburgers proved to be just a little bit better than FC Dordrecht.