Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Euroborg where FC Groningen play host to SBV Eindhoven. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jannes de Wit.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Groningen and SBV Eindhoven are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jannes de Wit.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SBV Eindhoven kicking off!
3.50
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Cliff Van Der Gun plays the ball forward to Antonino Briano. Antonino Briano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.32
0-0Jannes Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Del Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Del Owen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Del Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Remco Seedorf. Remco Seedorf whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Max de Bruin manages to keep it out.
8.42
0-0Thijs De Romijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Remco Seedorf. Remco Seedorf kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Hoogstrate but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.17
0-0Gennaro Caruso sees space and advances. Gennaro Caruso knocks the ball forward to Remco Seedorf. Remco Seedorf shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
14.43
0-1Harris Mendes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jesper Fränkel. Jesper Fränkel brings the ball forward. Jesper Fränkel whips in a cross ball towards Menno Keller. Menno Keller gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.31
Cliff Van Der Gun threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ruben Steijn!
22.05
Jesper Fränkel threads a neat ball through to Menno Keller. Menno Keller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Iglesias but he's offside!
26.14
Marino Lupatelli flicks a high ball forward to Willy Guyader who takes it down. Willy Guyader flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Iglesias who takes it down. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.56
Carlos Gomes threads the ball through to Gennaro Caruso. Gennaro Caruso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gennaro Caruso plays a quick one-two with Bram Hoogstrate and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gennaro Caruso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Max de Bruin!
28.39
Gennaro Caruso sees Thijs De Romijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thijs De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele Sadotti. Raffaele Sadotti directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
30.23
Jesper Fränkel threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Willy Guyader. Willy Guyader connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.46
Dirk Van De Ouweland sees Harris Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harris Mendes hits a low pass to Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.48
Raffaele Sadotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thijs De Romijn. Thijs De Romijn finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
44.58
Cliff Van Der Gun makes a probing pass to Menno Keller. Menno Keller knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Groningen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Cliff Van Der Gun sees space and advances. Cliff Van Der Gun lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Ruben Steijn had no chance!! Goal for SBV Eindhoven!
53.29
Rodney Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward to Remco Seedorf who brings the ball neatly under control. Remco Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jesper Fränkel.
54.23
Thijs De Romijn surges forward with the ball. Thijs De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Remco Seedorf. Remco Seedorf gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.38
0-3Nicolas Iglesias clumsily knocks into Carlos Gomes. The referee calls over Nicolas Iglesias and warns him to calm down! Carlos Gomes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.02
Without breaking stride, Willy Guyader plays the ball forward to Menno Keller. Menno Keller tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
60.35
Gennaro Caruso darts forward. Gennaro Caruso shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
65.41
Menno Keller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Guyader. Willy Guyader whips in a cross ball towards Menno Keller. Menno Keller outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ruben Steijn punches it away to safety.
71.54
Gennaro Caruso threads the ball through to Raffaele Sadotti. Raffaele Sadotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cedric Versteeg.
72.32
Cliff Van Der Gun passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Menno Keller. Menno Keller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Iglesias. Nicolas Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.14
Gennaro Caruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Remco Seedorf. Remco Seedorf sees Gennaro Caruso just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gennaro Caruso rockets a shot on goal. Max de Bruin comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.26
Thijs De Romijn surges forward with the ball. Thijs De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Lupatelli.
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
Scorers
| Menno Keller 14 Nicolas Iglesias 45, 47 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Iglesias of SBV Eindhoven |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Steijn (GK)
6
2. Carlos Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Jannes Van Nistelrooy (DEF)
6
4. Del Owen (DEF)
7
5. Youssef Maximiano (DEF)
6
6. Raffaele Sadotti (MID)
6
7. Thijs De Romijn (MID)
7
8. Gennaro Caruso (MID)
8
9. Rodney Gerritsen (MID)
6
10. Remco Seedorf (ATT)
6
11. Bram Hoogstrate (ATT)
6
12. Andre Abidallah (ATT)
0
13. Danny Wau (GK)
0
14. Romero P. Marcos (ATT)
0
1. Max de Bruin (GK)
7
2. Cedric Versteeg (DEF)
6
3. Harris Mendes (DEF)
6
4. Marino Lupatelli (DEF)
6
5. Dirk Van De Ouweland (DEF)
6
6. Jesper Fränkel (MID)
7
7. Willy Guyader (MID)
6
8. Cliff Van Der Gun (MID)
8
9. Antonino Briano (MID)
6
10. Menno Keller (ATT)
8
11. Nicolas Iglesias (ATT)
9
12. Miguael Blondeau (ATT)
0
13. Ian Meijer (MID)
0
14. Jerome Houtman (GK)
0