Match Report

0.00 0-0

FC Groningen start the game by kicking off the first half!

2.21 0-0

Fernando Morales sees Eric Hanke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Hanke shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!

3.37 0-0

Mitchell Jansen makes a probing pass to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

9.49 0-0

Rodrigo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!

14.01 0-0

Sergio Teixeira passes the ball forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!

15.15 0-1

Ferdi Besselink kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim beats his man to it with a header. Jonathan Dichio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!

20.11 0-1

Mitchell Jansen threads the ball through to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Helder Semedo is offside!

21.52 0-1

Eugenio Mora plays the ball forward to Martin Pinzi. Martin Pinzi whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Morales. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Morales connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by JŸrgen Van Bommel. Excellent save.

22.04 0-1

Cristiano Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!

24.19 0-1

Jeremy Machlas flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Nicky Fletcher sees Helder Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Semedo threads the ball through into the box. Cristiano Jardim shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

26.42 0-1

Ernesto José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!

27.46 0-1

Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa threads the ball through to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Dichio easily punches it away to safety.

32.52 0-1

Garry Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Of Hesselink. Paul Of Hesselink decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Of Hesselink lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!

36.06 0-1

Garry Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Ivar Bakkati. Ivar Bakkati jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. JŸrgen Van Bommel gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!

38.21 0-1

Ferdi Besselink barges into Eugenio Mora. The referee calls over Ferdi Besselink and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Mora gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

40.39 0-1

FC Groningen are dictating the run of play here today.

42.08 0-1

Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

45.00 0-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 0-1

Helmond Sport kick off and get the second half underway!

53.16 0-1

Gregoor Brouwers breaks forward. Gregoor Brouwers flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Besselink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Besselink whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jonathan Dichio manages to keep it out.

55.32 0-1

Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Fletcher. Nicky Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but Jonathan Dichio reads it well. Excellent keeping!

57.48 0-1

Paul Of Hesselink clumsily knocks into Cristiano Jardim. The referee calls over Paul Of Hesselink and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.

61.35 0-1

Jeremy Machlas clumsily knocks into Paul Of Hesselink. The referee warns Jeremy Machlas to calm down! Paul Of Hesselink stretches but gets up unharmed.

67.36 0-1

Rodrigo Barbosa advances with the ball. Rodrigo Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

72.12 0-1

Paul Of Hesselink clumsily knocks into Ferdi Besselink. The referee calls over Paul Of Hesselink and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Ferdi Besselink stretches but gets up unharmed.

75.55 0-1

Fernando Morales receives the ball from a throw-in from Ernesto José Mari. Fernando Morales makes a probing pass to Ernesto José Mari. Ernesto José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro makes a convincing header. JŸrgen Van Bommel picks it out of the air!

83.39 0-1

Sergio Teixeira clumsily knocks into Ernesto José Mari. Sergio Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Ernesto José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.

87.50 0-1

Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Ferdi Besselink. Ferdi Besselink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Keegan.

90.00 0-1

Rodrigo Barbosa barges into Martin Pinzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Pinzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

90.00 0-1

The whistle indicates full-time!