Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Fortuna Sittard. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fortuna Sittard appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Fortuna Sittard get the match underway!
6.48
Marino Lamey takes it forward alone. Marino Lamey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.13
Roy Bosch decides to run forward with the ball. Roy Bosch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.49
Dirk Van Gessel barges into Tom Hendriks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tom Hendriks runs off the knock.
15.30
Roy Bosch threads the ball through to Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel whips in a cross ball towards Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kew Koroglu!
24.47
Claude Boudarene brings the ball forward. Claude Boudarene kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willem Mulder.
26.51
Arco Heerkens knocks the ball forward to Arjan Jochemsen. Arjan Jochemsen plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Prommayon and rushes in on goal... Arjan Jochemsen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.29
Niels Moulijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fabrie. Daniel Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arjan Jochemsen. Arjan Jochemsen goes all the way! Arjan Jochemsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.13
Tieme Visser makes a simple pass to Rafael Prommayon. Rafael Prommayon whips in a cross ball towards Wout Van Kouwen. Wout Van Kouwen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.29
Alberto Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willem Mulder.
38.51
Elena Andres makes a simple pass to Menno Riga. Menno Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Niels Moulijn knocks the ball forward to Arco Heerkens. Arco Heerkens threads the ball through to Arjan Jochemsen. Arjan Jochemsen goes all the way! Arjan Jochemsen tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Tieme Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Wout Van Kouwen. Wout Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
47.39
Menno Riga makes a simple pass to Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Roger Van Der Sar!
49.56
Arco Heerkens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wout Van Kouwen. Wout Van Kouwen goes all the way! Wout Van Kouwen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Greg Scales.
53.18
Claude Boudarene passes the ball forward to Roy Bosch. Roy Bosch advances with the ball. Roy Bosch whips in a cross ball towards Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.49
Niels Moulijn knocks the ball forward to Daniel Fabrie. Daniel Fabrie kicks a strong pass forward to Arjan Jochemsen. Arjan Jochemsen goes all the way! Arjan Jochemsen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Greg Scales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.06
Tieme Visser chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Prommayon. Rafael Prommayon shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.24
Alberto Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.02
Tom Hendriks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Fabrie. Daniel Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Wout Van Kouwen. Wout Van Kouwen plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Prommayon and rushes in on goal... Wout Van Kouwen tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Greg Scales!
75.47
Alberto Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Van Gessel. Dirk Van Gessel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roger Van Der Sar who gathers it comfortably.
83.51
Niels Moulijn threads the ball through to Daniel Fabrie. Daniel Fabrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjan Jochemsen. Arjan Jochemsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Greg Scales!
90.00
Claude Boudarene kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Bosch. Roy Bosch knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Koroglu. Kew Koroglu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Arjan Jochemsen of FC Groningen

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.75 vs 51.25
Play Area
Home team third: 33.75%, Midfield: 42.50%, Away team third: 23.75%