Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to Telstar Velsen. A crowd of 17,455 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and Telstar Velsen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerard Boateng.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen kick off!
4.43
0-0Ernesto Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Gomes. Vitor Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Raimond Heesakkers and advances towards the goal... Vitor Gomes shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.03
0-0Valerio Cala Campana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Valerio Cala Campana whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
18.01
Jeremy Machlas threads the ball through to Raouf Maurice. Raouf Maurice deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Marvin Van Halst.
19.09
0-0Corner kick to FC Groningen. Cristiano Jardim chips it to the near post. Ferdi Besselink strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.47
Gregoor Brouwers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
26.44
Ronnie Arts sees Miguel Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Roman skips past Jeremy Machlas! Ernesto Roman shoots from just inside the box but JŸrgen Van Bommel reads it well. Great keeping!
33.29
Ernesto Roman plays the ball forward to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Valerio Cala Campana. Valerio Cala Campana rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
34.35
Danny Mathijssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman flicks a high pass forward to Raimond Heesakkers who brings the ball under control. Raimond Heesakkers passes the ball forward to Frederico Mora. Some superb footwork from Frederico Mora provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
39.01
0-0Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Helder Semedo who brings the ball under control. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.22
Raouf Maurice kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo hits a low pass to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Gomes.
45.00
Mitchell Jansen hits a low pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. With a superhuman jump, Helder Semedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
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. Telstar Velsen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Telstar Velsen start the second half!
51.03
Ferdinando Bellotto receives the ball from a throw-in from Ronnie Arts. Ferdinando Bellotto flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora passes the ball forward to Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
53.01
Cristiano Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Besselink lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.12
0-0Helder Semedo passes the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicky Fletcher provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Danny Mathijssen!
66.54
Vitor Gomes threads the ball through to Miguel Bravo. Miguel Bravo knocks the ball forward, putting Frederico Mora through on goal. Frederico Mora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.11
Gregoor Brouwers threads the ball through to Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim hits a low pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink shoots from 20 yards. Marvin Van Halst gets down and covers it.
75.26
Mitchell Jansen chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
81.15
Vitor Gomes plays the ball forward to Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora shoots from 20 yards but somehow JŸrgen Van Bommel manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to JŸrgen Van Bommel of FC Groningen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. JŸrgen Van Bommel (GK)
9
2. Raouf Maurice (DEF)
6
3. Gregoor Brouwers (DEF)
6
4. Sergio Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Jeremy Machlas (DEF)
7
6. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
7
7. Mitchell Jansen (MID)
8
8. Cristiano Jardim (MID)
7
9. Ferdi Besselink (ATT)
7
10. Helder Semedo (ATT)
7
11. Nicky Fletcher (ATT)
7
12. Clarence Visser (GK)
0
13. William Laslandes (DEF)
0
14. Ruud Wolters (ATT)
0
1. Marvin Van Halst (GK)
9
2. Wilco Cruyff (DEF)
7
3. Ferdinando Bellotto (DEF)
6
4. Ronnie Arts (DEF)
6
5. Danny Mathijssen (DEF)
6
6. Valerio Cala Campana (MID)
7
7. Ernesto Roman (MID)
8
8. Vitor Gomes (MID)
8
9. Raimond Heesakkers (ATT)
7
10. Frederico Mora (ATT)
8
11. Miguel Bravo (ATT)
6
12. Wout Molenaar (ATT)
0
13. Nicky Granville (ATT)
0
14. Said Monteiro (MID)
0