Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Sparta Rotterdam. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sparta Rotterdam appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sparta Rotterdam get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Andres Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos passes the ball forward to Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Herrera.
4.15
0-0Arturo Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Fellahi. Aboubacar Fellahi passes the ball forward to Shane Schwarzer. Shane Schwarzer shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.43
0-0Da Silva Navarrete hacks Gavril Enescu from behind! The referee calls over Da Silva Navarrete and shows him a yellow card! Gavril Enescu stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.33
0-0Luis Haeldermans makes a probing pass to Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.57
Arturo Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Herrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Shane Schwarzer. Shane Schwarzer shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
18.55
Youri Petrov threads the ball through to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.06
Aboubacar Fellahi knocks the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.04
Winston Engelaar takes it forward alone. Winston Engelaar kicks a strong pass forward to Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carsten Timm.
22.27
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.17
Da Silva Navarrete decides to run forward with the ball. Da Silva Navarrete lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Carsten Timm easily picks it out of the air!
32.23
Kamal Francois chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos makes a simple pass to Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carsten Timm manages to gather it comfortably.
33.31
Arturo Herrera makes a probing pass to Gavril Enescu. Gavril Enescu knocks the ball forward to Cristi Baicu. Cristi Baicu lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nabil Haouche manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
Winston Engelaar lofts the ball long. Alejandro Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.14
Nabil Bos makes a probing pass to Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Collins.
54.08
Youri Petrov knocks the ball to his team mate, Shane Schwarzer. Shane Schwarzer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.58
Andres Barkero passes the ball forward to Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Schomaker. Ivar Schomaker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Collins.
57.38
Aboubacar Fellahi passes the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from 25 yards. Nabil Haouche easily smothers it.
59.14
Gavril Enescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
60.17
Aboubacar Fellahi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.28
Andres Barkero surges forward with the ball. Andres Barkero threads the ball through to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.16
Kamal Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Bos. Nabil Bos decides to run forward with the ball. Nabil Bos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Santiago Aviles.
67.04
Da Silva Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.17
0-0Alejandro Munoz comes in with a late challenge on Don Collins. The referee calls over Alejandro Munoz and warns him to calm down! Don Collins carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.56
Arturo Herrera threads the ball through to Gavril Enescu. Gavril Enescu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shane Schwarzer. Shane Schwarzer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.26
Niels Wijnen kicks a strong pass forward to Shane Schwarzer. Shane Schwarzer whips in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.54
1-0Da Silva Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Munoz. Alejandro Munoz takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alejandro Munoz!
85.55
Kamal Francois deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dionisio Marin. Dionisio Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Costa. Duarte Costa goes all the way! Duarte Costa takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Carsten Timm!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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