Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play host to FC Groningen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christopher Bosschaart.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Twente 65 kicking off!
2.32
0-0Brett Tiatto flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Waterreus collects the pass. Cliff Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Willems. Pius Willems is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Wouter Bakker's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
3.14
Corner kick to FC Twente 65. Thomas Breitner plays it out to the edge of the box. Brett Tiatto takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but David Ljungberg blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.06
Thomas Breitner makes a probing pass to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus whips in a cross ball towards Pius Willems. With a superhuman jump, Pius Willems connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Joos Van Gobbel and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.38
0-0Brett Tiatto flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Waterreus collects the pass. Cliff Waterreus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Ljungberg.
18.06
0-0Thomas Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus shoots from outside the area but Roger Bisseling reads it well. Great keeping!
20.23
Ioannis Iosifidis threads the ball through to Thomas Breitner. Thomas Breitner flicks a high ball forward to Luca Stinga who takes it down. Luca Stinga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joos Van Gobbel.
22.28
0-0Ioannis Iosifidis hacks Bert Wau from behind! The referee calls over Ioannis Iosifidis and warns him to calm down! Bert Wau stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.23
0-0Thomas Breitner plays the ball forward to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Jorge Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.25
Thomas Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Pius Willems controls it well on his chest. Pius Willems shoots from long range. Roger Bisseling gets down and covers it.
28.47
0-0Brett Tiatto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus threads the ball through to Emmanuel Lawal but he's offside!
33.56
Bjorn-Tore Normann flicks a high pass forward. Brett Tiatto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brett Tiatto threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal plays a one-two with Pius Willems and rushes in on goal... Emmanuel Lawal shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Roger Bisseling manages to keep it out.
34.31
1-0Thomas Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Lawal who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Lawal knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.19
1-0Meziane Bencherif surges forward with the ball. Meziane Bencherif runs straight at the opposition's defence. Meziane Bencherif shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.45
Thomas Breitner threads a neat ball through to Pius Willems. Pius Willems tries a spectacular long range effort. Pius Willems scores for FC Twente 65!!
45.00
Joos Van Gobbel passes the ball forward to Harvey Viscaal. Harvey Viscaal decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Viscaal lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Keller. Wouter Keller beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Groningen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The FC Groningen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the second half underway!
48.46
Peter Gravesen flicks a high pass forward. Brett Tiatto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brett Tiatto plays the ball forward to Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Roger Bisseling punches it away to safety.
55.37
Thomas Breitner knocks the ball forward to Pius Willems. Pius Willems knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Ljungberg.
65.45
Brett Tiatto flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Lawal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Lawal passes the ball forward but Pius Willems is offside!
73.39
Thomas Breitner makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal rushes past Joos Van Gobbel! Emmanuel Lawal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.05
Bjorn-Tore Normann passes the ball forward to Thomas Breitner. Thomas Breitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.02
Harvey Viscaal knocks the ball forward to Bert Wau. Bert Wau shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Luis Collen keeps it out!
83.56
Brett Tiatto knocks the ball forward to Luca Stinga. Luca Stinga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.42
Thomas Breitner barges into Peter Buffel. The referee warns Thomas Breitner to calm down! Peter Buffel runs off the knock.
85.06
Brett Tiatto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Willems. Pius Willems flicks a high pass forward. Cliff Waterreus controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Cliff Waterreus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.33
Ioannis Iosifidis chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Breitner. Thomas Breitner passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Collen (GK)
6
2. Bjorn-Tore Normann (DEF)
6
3. Ioannis Iosifidis (DEF)
6
4. Peter Gravesen (DEF)
6
5. Meziane Bencherif (DEF)
7
6. Brett Tiatto (MID)
7
7. Thomas Breitner (MID)
8
8. Emmanuel Lawal (ATT)
7
9. Luca Stinga (ATT)
8
10. Pius Willems (ATT)
9
11. Cliff Waterreus (ATT)
8
12. Artur Vieira (ATT)
0
13. Viorel Cuza (MID)
0
14. Mustapha Verlinden (ATT)
0
1. Roger Bisseling (GK)
7
2. Wouter Bakker (DEF)
6
3. Joos Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Moreira (DEF)
6
5. David Ljungberg (DEF)
6
6. Peter Buffel (MID)
6
7. Harvey Viscaal (MID)
7
8. Hans Visser (MID)
6
9. Wouter Keller (ATT)
8
10. Bert Wau (ATT)
6
11. Peter Heering (ATT)
6
12. Donny de Bruin (MID)
0
13. Pius Karnebeek (ATT)
0
14. Pascal Franken (DEF)
0