Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at De Goffert where NEC Nijmegen play host to FC Groningen. A crowd of 17,577 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
NEC Nijmegen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0NEC Nijmegen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
0-0JŸrgen de Haan chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov goes all the way! Colin Dickov tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nabil Haouche manages to gather it comfortably.
6.51
0-0Bruno Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Schoenmakers. Jeffrey Schoenmakers shoots from long range but it flies wide!
10.06
0-0Max Juarez barges into Duarte Costa. The referee calls over Max Juarez and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Costa runs off the knock.
14.46
Winston Engelaar makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Alvarado. Rodrigo Alvarado makes a probing pass to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem heads the ball goalwards. Mario Gattuso easily smothers it.
15.10
1-0Bruno Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.27
Da Silva Navarrete passes the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.13
Mike Taks flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Montella. Valentino Montella passes the ball forward to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.22
1-1Regi Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Schoenmakers. Jeffrey Schoenmakers knocks the ball forward to Colin Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.33
Edwin De Windt makes a simple pass to JŸrgen de Haan. JŸrgen de Haan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeffrey Schoenmakers. Jeffrey Schoenmakers plays a perfect one-two with Tom Gronkjaer and rushes in on goal... Jeffrey Schoenmakers takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Rodrigo Alvarado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Mario Gattuso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.54
1-2Facundo Renteria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Andres Barkero brings the ball forward. Andres Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Munoz but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.43
Andres Barkero threads the ball through to Da Silva Navarrete. Da Silva Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.54
Rodrigo Alvarado makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Alvarado lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz heads the ball goalwards. Mario Gattuso manages to gather it comfortably.
63.23
Edwin De Windt knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov goes all the way! Colin Dickov takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.51
2-2NEC Nijmegen are easily keeping FC Groningen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.04
NEC Nijmegen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.48
Rodrigo Alvarado makes a probing pass to Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duarte Costa!
81.38
Bruno Veloso threads the ball through to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Schoenmakers. Jeffrey Schoenmakers directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Nabil Haouche manages to keep it out.
84.22
Ulrich Dekker threads the ball through to Rodrigo Alvarado. Rodrigo Alvarado makes a simple pass to Maurits Van Fessem. Maurits Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.54
Max Juarez makes a simple pass to JŸrgen de Haan. JŸrgen de Haan kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Schoenmakers. Jeffrey Schoenmakers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Colin Dickov 15, 63 | Maurits Van Fessem 18 Alejandro Munoz 33 Duarte Costa 77 |