Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to NEC Nijmegen. A crowd of 11,698 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and NEC Nijmegen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Claes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Groningen get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Ronan Bah brings the ball forward. Ronan Bah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Manfredini. David Manfredini knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
10.07
Anton Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Ferdinand Quintero. Ferdinand Quintero finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.20
0-0Copain Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward. Piet Vercammen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Vercammen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Claes who gathers it comfortably.
24.16
0-0Uwe Sachs sees a break and surges forward. Uwe Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdinand Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Shota Van Gobbel!
26.09
David Manfredini flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Fabrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ulrich Fabrie plays the ball forward to Garry Inglis. Garry Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.27
0-0Shota Van Gobbel clumsily knocks into Davy Vermeulen. The referee warns Shota Van Gobbel to calm down! Davy Vermeulen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.35
David Manfredini runs up as Frank Hosé takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Without breaking stride, David Manfredini plays the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Sachs.
40.57
Anton Moeliker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anton Moeliker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ulrich Fabrie.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. NEC Nijmegen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and NEC Nijmegen get the second half underway!
47.29
Copain Van De Hor hits a low pass to Ferdinand Quintero. Ferdinand Quintero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.30
0-0Davy Vermeulen comes in with a late challenge on Garry Gough. The referee brings Davy Vermeulen to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.36
0-0Ulrich Fabrie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ulrich Fabrie whips in a cross ball towards Garry Inglis. Garry Inglis makes a convincing header. Danny Wau punches it away to safety.
73.19
Menno Bosch catches Regillio Van Wanrooy on the ankles. Menno Bosch is warned by the referee! Regillio Van Wanrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.33
Copain Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Zoumana Pontal. Zoumana Pontal flicks a high pass forward. Anton Moeliker collects the pass. Anton Moeliker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Robert Claes. Excellent save.
77.58
Regillio Van Wanrooy hits a low pass to Copain Van De Hor. Copain Van De Hor threads the ball through to Ferdinand Quintero. Ferdinand Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Claes who gathers it comfortably.
78.41
Jannes Van Nistelrooy passes the ball forward to Copain Van De Hor. Copain Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Piet Vercammen. Piet Vercammen tries a spectacular long range effort. Robert Claes comfortably gets down and covers it.
81.48
Frank Hosé knocks the ball forward to Garry Inglis. Garry Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Wau who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Zoumana Pontal kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinand Quintero. Ferdinand Quintero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.55
Menno Bosch flicks a high pass forward. Garry Inglis controls it well on his chest. Garry Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.47
1-0Uwe Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Pontal. Zoumana Pontal rushes past Ronan Bah! Zoumana Pontal shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Wau (GK)
6
2. Jannes Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Sachs (DEF)
8
4. Regillio Van Wanrooy (DEF)
6
5. Davy Vermeulen (DEF)
6
6. Anton Moeliker (MID)
7
7. Zoumana Pontal (MID)
9
8. Copain Van De Hor (MID)
7
9. Tieme Van Der Meyde (MID)
6
10. Ferdinand Quintero (ATT)
6
11. Piet Vercammen (ATT)
6
12. Regilio Van Der Laan (GK)
0
13. Marcus Lowe (ATT)
0
14. Garry Bakkati (GK)
0
1. Robert Claes (GK)
7
2. Edgar Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
3. Shota Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Alexander Proctor (DEF)
6
5. Ronan Bah (DEF)
7
6. David Manfredini (MID)
7
7. Frank Hosé (MID)
6
8. Menno Bosch (MID)
6
9. Ulrich Fabrie (MID)
7
10. Garry Inglis (ATT)
6
11. Garry Gough (ATT)
6
12. Sol Hughes (ATT)
0
13. Fernando Gutierrez (ATT)
0
14. Andy Ricci (ATT)
0