Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to FC Utrecht. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Abubakari Van Gessel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the match underway!
8.33
0-0Jakob Dehm threads the ball through to Paul Jung. Paul Jung controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.27
Marinus Zuidersma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joost Laros. Joost Laros threads a neat ball through to Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.34
Egbert Jongen flicks a high pass forward to David Zegers who brings the ball under control. David Zegers passes the ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.25
Paul Jung flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Van Kouwen controls it well on his chest. Jerome Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
22.44
0-1Egbert Jongen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers threads the ball through to Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.10
Francis Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.50
0-2Jakob Dehm hacks Eric Fuchs from behind! The referee warns Jakob Dehm to calm down! Eric Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.32
0-2David Zegers plays the ball forward to John Milligan. John Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
44.17
Marinus Zuidersma runs forward with the ball. Marinus Zuidersma flicks a high pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond who brings the ball under control. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Verlinden who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off the second half!
47.32
0-2David Zegers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Milligan. John Milligan tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Daniel Marcelino manages to keep it out.
53.58
Egbert Jongen kicks a strong pass forward to David Zegers. David Zegers flicks a high pass forward. Youssef van den Heuvel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssef van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards David Zegers. David Zegers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Daniel Marcelino had no chance!! Goal for FC Utrecht!
59.21
Jakob Dehm hacks Eric Fuchs from behind! The referee warns Jakob Dehm again to calm down! Eric Fuchs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
0-3FC Groningen have made 2 substitutions with Jamal Redan replacing Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond and Mariano Aliyu replacing Fabian Van Der Luer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.43
Jose Fortes Fuentes flicks a high pass forward. Youri Karpin controls it well on his chest. Youri Karpin makes a probing pass to Jamal Redan. Jamal Redan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francis Owen.
63.22
Jakob Dehm sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Dehm brings the ball forward. Jakob Dehm knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Van Kouwen. Jerome Van Kouwen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.10
Seeing a gap ahead, John Milligan laces a weighted ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joost Laros.
67.13
0-3Eric Fuchs hacks Marinus Zuidersma from behind! The referee warns Eric Fuchs to calm down! Marinus Zuidersma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.16
0-3Paul Jung catches Egbert Jongen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Egbert Jongen stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
Eric Fuchs advances with the ball. Eric Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Youssef van den Heuvel. Youssef van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Marcelino easily punches it away to safety.
73.48
John Milligan sees Rodney Meerdink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodney Meerdink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
75.16
John Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, David Zegers. Showing composure, David Zegers plays the ball forward to Eric Fuchs. Eric Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink makes a deft header. Daniel Marcelino punches it away to safety.
78.33
David Zegers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Zegers lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchel Luijpers. Mitchel Luijpers makes a convincing header but somehow Daniel Marcelino manages to keep it out.
79.28
With vision, Jerome Van Kouwen picks a pass forward to Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn plays a scrappy one-two with Jerome Van Kouwen and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Edgar Steijn provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jannes Verlinden manages to gather it comfortably.
81.43
With imagination, Jamal Redan laces a through ball forward to Edgar Steijn. Edgar Steijn shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.51
Jose Fortes Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Dehm. Jakob Dehm passes the ball forward to Joost Laros. Joost Laros threads the ball through into the box. Jerome Van Kouwen takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.03
Egbert Jongen threads the ball through to Rodney Meerdink. Rodney Meerdink lofts in a cross ball towards David Zegers. David Zegers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Daniel Marcelino. Excellent save.
90.00
John Milligan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Meerdink. Without breaking stride, Rodney Meerdink plays the ball forward to Youssef van den Heuvel who has made a great run into the box. Youssef van den Heuvel shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. Daniel Marcelino (GK)
8
2. Marinus Zuidersma (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Dehm (DEF)
7
4. Jose Fortes Fuentes (DEF)
6
5. Fabian Van Der Luer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Jung (MID)
6
7. Youri Karpin (MID)
6
8. Joost Laros (MID)
6
9. Edgar Steijn (ATT)
7
10. Jerome Van Kouwen (ATT)
6
11. Jan Vennegoor Van Helmond (ATT)
6
12. Barry Nok (MID)
0
13. Jamal Redan (GK)
6
14. Mariano Aliyu (MID)
6
1. Jannes Verlinden (GK)
6
2. Paolo Molendijk (DEF)
6
3. Francis Owen (DEF)
6
4. Egbert Jongen (DEF)
7
5. Arjan Van Dijk (DEF)
6
6. John Milligan (MID)
6
7. David Zegers (MID)
9
8. Mitchel Luijpers (ATT)
8
9. Youssef van den Heuvel (ATT)
8
10. Eric Fuchs (ATT)
7
11. Rodney Meerdink (ATT)
6
12. Armando Tresoldi (MID)
0
13. Adrian Middleton (MID)
0
14. Dries Zafarin (MID)
0