Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to RBC Roosendaal. A crowd of 18,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Groningen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ger Abidallah.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the first half underway!
4.37
0-0Christopher Bobson brings the ball forward. Christopher Bobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega runs straight at the defence! Sergio Teixeira barges into Miguel Ortega. Penalty not given!!
6.22
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Marcos Farinos manages to keep it out.
9.08
0-0Marvin Veldman flicks a high ball forward to Matt White who takes it down. Matt White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.42
With some swift thinking, Stefan Broerse plays the ball forward to Miguel Ortega. Miguel Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori shoots from long range but Tony Van Der Sar reads it well. Quality keeping!
21.18
Stefan Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen plays a scrappy one-two with Victor Kooiman and advances towards the goal... Winston van Leeuwen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Tony Van Der Sar is on top of it.
24.18
Matt White makes a probing pass to Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
30.19
Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo plays a one-two with Jan-Willem Turpijn and rushes in on goal... Christopher Bobson hacks Helder Semedo from behind! Helder Semedo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
32.30
0-0Matt White brings the ball forward. Matt White shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
33.52
Christopher Bobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt White. Matt White makes a probing pass to Marvin Veldman. Marvin Veldman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tony Van Der Sar easily smothers it!
38.51
0-0Miguel Ortega barges into Helder Semedo. Miguel Ortega is warned by the referee! Helder Semedo runs off the knock.
39.20
0-0Christopher Bobson clumsily knocks into Sergio Teixeira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Teixeira runs off the knock.
42.04
Miguel Ortega knocks the ball forward to Marvin Veldman. Marvin Veldman skips past Sergio Teixeira! Marvin Veldman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.24
1-0Michael Landzaat surges forward with the ball. Michael Landzaat brings the ball forward. Michael Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Groningen start the second half!
48.46
Helder Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
51.43
Christopher Bobson sees a break and surges forward. Christopher Bobson lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Kooiman. Victor Kooiman whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tony Van Der Sar effortlessly picks it out of the air!
57.37
Christopher Bobson kicks a strong pass forward to Winston van Leeuwen. Winston van Leeuwen plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Veldman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Winston van Leeuwen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.19
1-0RBC Roosendaal have made 2 substitutions with Garry Hopkin replacing Ruben Fonseca and Jan Van Dieren replacing Victor Kooiman .
66.03
1-0Raouf Maurice flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Marc Crooks who takes it down. Marc Crooks threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Turpijn but he's offside!
67.46
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.52
Michael Landzaat flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Turpijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Turpijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
73.36
Garry Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Matt White who takes it down. Matt White flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Veldman. Marvin Veldman heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
75.28
With imagination, Jose Pirri plays the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Semedo and advances towards the goal... Marc Crooks takes a shot at goal but Marcos Farinos reads it well. Excellent keeping!
77.58
RBC Roosendaal have made a substitution with Arnold Nieuwenhuijzen replacing Marvin Veldman .
78.66
Stefan Broerse knocks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Zimmerman. Bryan Zimmerman flicks a high pass forward. Matt White collects the pass. Matt White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Van Dieren but he's offside!
79.18
Bryan Zimmerman takes a quick throw-in, which Matt White takes on the chest. Matt White knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mitchell de Wit.
85.55
Miguel Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pellicori. Jose E. Pellicori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.16
Jose Pirri passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
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
| Marc Crooks 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tony Van Der Sar (GK)
9
2. Raouf Maurice (DEF)
6
3. Michael Landzaat (DEF)
8
4. Sergio Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Mitchell de Wit (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
7
7. Jose Pirri (MID)
6
8. Mitchell Jansen (MID)
6
9. Marc Crooks (ATT)
9
10. Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Jan-Willem Turpijn (ATT)
6
12. Rick Mulder (GK)
0
13. Glenn Witschge (MID)
0
14. George Paauwe (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Farinos (GK)
7
2. Christopher Bobson (DEF)
7
3. Ruben Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Broerse (DEF)
7
5. Bryan Zimmerman (MID)
6
6. Matt White (MID)
7
7. Miguel Ortega (MID)
7
8. Marvin Veldman (MID)
7
9. Victor Kooiman (ATT)
6
10. Winston van Leeuwen (ATT)
6
11. Jose E. Pellicori (ATT)
6
12. Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
13. Jan Van Dieren (DEF)
6
14. Arnold Nieuwenhuijzen (GK)
6